Program: Food Service Management Certificate - Fort Lewis College

Apr 05, 2025

2023-2024 Catalog of Courses

This certificate prepares an individual for a career in the food service industry and private entities by introducing concepts of food science, human nutrition, food safety, food establishment operations, delivery of food services, and menu development.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

A student majoring in any discipline may complete a certificate in Food Service Management upon satisfactory fulfilling the core and elective requirements.

Note: A grade of C or better is required in all courses required for the certificate.

Core Courses:

HS 420 - Food Systems Management Credits: 3
HS 200 - Introduction to Human Nutrition [LAC-SC2] Credits: 3
HS 220 - Food Science Credits: 3
HS 340 - Quantity Food Production Credits: 3

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE - CREDITS: 12

Prior to course registration, students should review all courses for prerequisites, minimum prerequisite grade requirements and minimum class standing.

Note: At least 50% of the coursework toward the certificate must be earned at Fort Lewis College.