Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Bulletin: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin Program: Restaurant Management Certificate Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Restaurant Management Certificate

Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions >> Food and Nutrition department 

9 hours; C or better required

The restaurant management certificate provides individuals with a strong foundation of knowledge in managing a food service operation. Courses focus on food safety, restaurant management, purchasing, human resource management, and controlling food service costs. In addition to traditional coursework, there is a practicum course that provides students with hands-on experience in a food service establishment. Upon completion of the coursework, students will earn a nationally recognized certification in restaurant management. Certificate is open to all majors, minors, and individuals in the community.

Undergraduate Certificate Requirements

  • Credit hours earned for a certificate may be applied toward another degree program.
  • A minimum of 6 credit hours toward the certificate must be completed at the University.
  • Coursework taken more than 4 years before the certificate is awarded may not be applied toward certificate requirements.
  • Students earning an undergraduate certificate are not eligible to participate in commencement exercises, but the credential will be added to their official transcript record.

Required Courses (9 hours)

C or better required in all courses

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
NUTR 382 - Food Safety and Sanitation
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1
NUTR 420 - Practicum in Food, Nutrition and Wellness  (2 hours required)
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-6
NUTR 427 - Food Service Operations Administration
Term(s) Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
NUTR 492 - Food Service Operations Management
Term(s) Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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