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Revised–June 2024
Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster
The Hospitality and Tourism career cluster focuses on the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from reservation and transportation ticket agent to event planner and general manager.
Statewide Program of Study: Culinary Arts
The Culinary Arts program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the planning, directing, or coordinating activities of a food and beverage organization or department. This program of study includes opportunities involved in directing and participating in the preparation of food.
Secondary Courses for High School Credit
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Level 2 |
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Level 3 | |
Level 4 |
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Aligned Advanced Academic Courses
AP or IB | AP Chemistry |
Dual Credit | Dual credit offerings will vary by local educational agency. |
Students should be advised to consider these course opportunities to enrich their preparation. AP or IB courses not listed under the Secondary Courses for High School Credit section of this framework document do not count towards concentrator/completer status for this program of study.
Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities
Work-Based Learning Activities |
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Expanded Learning Opportunities |
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Aligned Industry-Based Certifications
Example Postsecondary Opportunities
Associate Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees
Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees
Additional Stackable IBCs/License
Example Aligned Occupations
Bakers
Median Wage: $29,466
Annual Openings: 2,942
10-Year Growth: 26%
Chefs and Head Cooks�
Median Wage: $44,761
Annual Openings: 950
10-Year Growth: 37%
General and Operations Managers
Median Wage: $83,220
Annual Openings: 25,450
10-Year Growth: 23%
Successful completion of the Culinary Arts program of study will fulfill requirements of the Business and Industry endorsement.
Data Source: TexasWages, Texas Workforce Commission. Retrieved 3/8/2024.
For more information visit: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/programs-of-study-additional-resources
Culinary Arts
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Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster
Statewide Program of Study: Culinary Arts
Course Information
Level 1
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism* 13022200 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: None�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: None Recommended Corequisites: None | 1. Hospitality and Tourism |
Introduction to Culinary Arts* 13022550 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: None�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Hospitality and Tourism Recommended Corequisites: None | |
Level 2
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Entrepreneurship I* 13011101 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: None�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance Recommended Corequisites: None | 1. Business, Marketing, and Finance 2. Hospitality and Tourism |
* Indicates course is included in more than one program of study.
For additional information on the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster, �contact cte@tea.texas.gov or visit https://tea.texas.gov/cte
[LEA name] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: [title], [address], [telephone number], [email]. Further nondiscrimination information can be found at Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs.
Culinary Arts
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Food Science 13023000 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: One credit in biology, one credit in chemistry, and at least one credit in a Level 2 or higher course from the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Hospitality and Tourism Recommended Corequisites: None | 1. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 2. Hospitality and Tourism 3. Human Services |
Practicum in Entrepreneurship* 13011111 (2 credits) | | Prerequisites: None�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: Entrepreneurship I and Entrepreneurship II or at least two courses in a CTE program of study Recommended Corequisites: None | 1. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 2. Architecture and Construction 3. Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communication 4. Business, Marketing, and Finance 5. Health Science 6. Hospitality and Tourism 7. Human Services 8. Information Technology 9. Manufacturing 10. Transportation, Distribution and Logistics |
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Level 4
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Culinary Arts
Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster
Statewide Program of Study: Culinary Arts
Course Information
Level 4
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Career Preparation for Programs of Study* First Time Taken: 12701121 (2 credits) | | Prerequisites: At least one Level 2 or higher CTE course�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: None Recommended Corequisites: None | 1. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 2. Architecture and Construction 3. Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communication 4. Business, Marketing, and Finance 5. Education and Training 6. Energy 7. Health Science 8. Hospitality and Tourism 9. Human Services 10. Information Technology 11. Law and Public Service 12. Manufacturing 13. Transportation, Distribution and Logistics |
Career Preparation for Programs of Study + Extended Career Preparation* First Time Taken: 12701141 (3 credits) | | Prerequisites: At least one Level 2 or higher CTE course�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: None Recommended Corequisites: None | 1. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 2. Architecture and Construction 3. Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communication 4. Business, Marketing, and Finance 5. Education and Training 6. Energy 7. Health Science 8. Hospitality and Tourism 9. Human Services 10. Information Technology 11. Law and Public Service 12. Manufacturing 13. Transportation, Distribution and Logistics |
* Indicates course is included in more than one program of study.
For additional information on the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster, �contact cte@tea.texas.gov or visit https://tea.texas.gov/cte
[LEA name] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: [title], [address], [telephone number], [email]. Further nondiscrimination information can be found at Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs.