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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

Level 1

  • Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
  • Introduction to Culinary Arts

Level 2

  • Entrepreneurship I

Level 3

Level 4

  • Food Science
  • Practicum in Entrepreneurship
  • Career Preparation for Programs of Study
  • Career Preparation for Programs of Study + Extended Career Preparation

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

  • Shadow a director of a non-profit that produces and delivers food for communities in need
  • Intern at a catering company and learn about food production for large-scale events
  • Work part-time in a restaurant as a line cook or chef

Expanded Learning Opportunities

  • Participate in FCCLA
  • Participate in SkillsUSA
  • Participate in American Culinary Association or the Texas Restaurant Association

Aligned Industry-Based Certifications

  • Food Safety and Science Certification
  • Pre-Professional Certification in Culinary Arts

Example Postsecondary Opportunities

Associate Degrees

  • Culinary Arts
  • Baking and Pastry Arts

Bachelor’s Degrees

  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
  • Culinary Science

Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees

  • Organizational Leadership
  • Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

Additional Stackable IBCs/License

  • Food Manager 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.

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Statewide Program of Study: Culinary Arts

Course Information

Level 1

Course

Prerequisites | Corequisites   

Career Clusters

Principles of Hospitality and Tourism*

13022200 (1 credit)

Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Recommended Corequisites: None

1. Hospitality and Tourism

Introduction to Culinary Arts*

13022550 (1 credit)

Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: 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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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.