Program Description
Any time there's been any type of major economic downturn, L.A. travel and tourism have always been the things that lead to economic recovery and that bring people back to work. -- Adam Burke, President and CEO, L.A. Tourism and Convention Board
Be prepared for the economic recovery and new jobs! The Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality, Wellness and Leisure Services is organized to provide knowledge and skills in the areas of restaurant and lodging, wellness (nutrition and health), revenue and cost controls, human resources, cultural competencies, and customer expectations. This degree is designed to provide leadership opportunities for students interested in a career in the hospitality industry in positions at hotels and resorts, restaurants and contracted food service, meeting and event planning, tourism destinations and attractions, leisure and recreation, airlines, cruises, and other transportation, environmentally sustainable and cultural tourism development, and spa and wellness management. Students may also prepare for graduate study in hospitality management.
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Register to view/listen to a live OR prerecorded Bachelor of Science in Hospitality, Wellness and Leisure Services program webinar here. Over the span of two years, student cohorts will complete 20 courses for a total of 60-semester units.* The roadmap is as follows: Fall Year One Spring Year One Summer Year One Fall Year Two Spring Year Two Summer Year Two HOSP 3104 Hospitality Internship *Note: Students interested in applying to the B.S. in Hospitality, Wellness and Leisure Services program at Cal State LA Downtown are strongly encouraged to complete ACCT 2110 Principles of Financial Accounting (a prerequisite for Restaurant Food, Beverage, and Labor) and C-ID ACCT 150 – Hospitality Law or FIN 2050 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business I (a prerequisite for Hospitality Service Environment) at their local community college before starting the program. These courses will NOT be offered at Cal State LA Downtown and must be taken at your local community college. To be considered for admission into the Bachelor of Science degree completion program in Hospitality, Wellness and Leisure Services, students must meet the minimum requirements below. If you would like to schedule an advisement appointment to discuss this program, please email Victor Iglesias or call 213-358-6570. Also, please read our Student Services web page for more information about how Cal State LA Downtown Academic Advisement is able to support and work with you. Apply for Fall 2023 Bachelor of Science in Hospitality, Wellness and Leisure Services Online Application Opens: October 1, 2022 Application Deadline: Transcript Deadline: Please submit official transcripts to: Please read Cal State LA's Non-Discrimination Policy here. For more information, please contact the College of Professional and Global Education via email or call (323) 343-4915.Who Should Enroll
Webinars
Tuition and Fees
Cost Per Unit
$425
Total Program Cost
$25,500
Financial Assistance
Program Curriculum
Course Number
Title
Units
HOSP 3100
Emerging Trends in the Hospitality Industry
3
COMM 3890
Intercultural Communications in Civic Contexts
3
NTRS 3510
Adult Nutrition
3
MGMT 3070
Management and Organizational Behavior
3
Total
12
Course Number
Title
Units
HOSP 3102*
Restaurant Food, Beverage and Labor
3
NTRS 3120
Cultural Cuisine
3
HOSP 3106
Travel, Tourism and Leisure Services
3
GE UD C (re)
TBD
3
Total
12
Course Number
Title
Units
KIN 3000
Physiological Bases of Nutrition, Physical Fitness and Health
3
HOSP 3104
Hospitality Internship
3
Total
6
Course Number
Title
Units
HOSP 3108
Lodging Systems
3
NTRS 4140
Institutional Food Service
3
PH 3110
Introduction to Community Health
3
FST 4790
Professional Interactions and Writing Skills
3
Total
12
Course Number
Title
Units
HOSP 4102*
Hospitality Service Environment
3
NTRS 4340
Food Service Management
3
MGMT 4400
Strategic Human Resource Management
3
MGMT 4108
High-Performance Management
3
Total
12
Course Number
Title
Units
1
HOSP 4100
Meeting and Event Planning Services
2
HOSP 4104
Hospitality Capstone
3
Total
6
In order to successfully complete the program, ACCT 2110 Principles of Financial Accounting and C-ID ACCT 150 – Hospitality Law or FIN 2050 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business I must be completed prior to the student finishing all of the B.S. in Hospitality, Wellness and Leisure Services coursework. Admissions
Academic Advisement
To Apply/Application Deadline
Program
Deadlines
Application
March 15, 2023
April 15, 2023
Office of Admissions and Recruitment
Cal State LA
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
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