Beverage Service Essentials

Certificate in Applied Science

12 Credit Hours

The Beverage Service Essentials program is designed for students interested in acquiring fundamental knowledge of the beverage management industry through study of history, origins, product identification, purchase, storage, sales and service of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and related products. The program also addresses legal requirements and the achievement of industry credentials for safe, legal service of alcoholic beverages.

Major Requirements

HOS 250	Beverage Service Management	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course addresses the principles of beverage service. This course is designed to prepare students for management responsibilities in the culinary and hospitality industries.Learn More Prerequisites HOS 140 or CUL 104

HOS 251	Introduction to Wine	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of the basic wine production process with focus on the different styles of wine, countries of origin, terroir and related flavor characteristics. The course will include best practices and industry trends.Learn More Prerequisites CUL 104 or HOS 140 and proof of current TIPS or NRA ServSafe Alcohol Certification

HOS 264	Food and Beverage Pairing	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course focuses on the concepts of food and beverage pairing and the influence of ingredient selection, preparation techniques and presentation on enhancing sales, service and profitability.Learn More Prerequisites CUL 104 or HOS 140 and HOS 251 and proof of current TIPS or NRA ServSafe Alcohol Certification.

HOS 265	Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers legal foresight for hospitality management. Topics include litigation involving dining and lodging responsibilities of the innkeeper.Learn More

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Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.

Note: Please be aware that certain certificates offered by the Culinary Institute of Charleston require multiple prerequisites before starting the certificate.