Minor in Gastronomy and Cuisines
Lerner’s unique gastronomy and cuisines minor blends culinary expertise with vital business skills, offering insights into food economics, marketing and management on a global scale. At Vita Nova, our renowned student-operated fine-dining restaurant and laboratory, you’ll gain hands-on experience while uncovering the culinary trends that shape our world.
Whether you’re looking to continue to an advanced culinary degree or you’re interested in a deeper understanding of the business of gastronomy, this minor prepares you for a vibrant career in the food industry.
Program Requirements
This minor is open to all students and has two tracks: one for students outside the hospitality and event experience (HEEM) major and one for those pursuing the degree. Both tracks consist of 17 total credits. HEEM majors take 11 credits of core courses and 6 additional elective credits, and up to 5 credits can count toward both the minor and the major.
Courses for Non-HEEM Majors
HOSP 211 – Food Principles (1 credit)
HOSP 217 – Catering Management (3 credits)
HOSP 205 – Introduction to Gastronomy (3 credits)
HOSP 325 – Restaurant Management & Quantity Foods Production Practicum (2 credits)
HOSP 381 – Management of Food & Beverage Operations (3 credits)
HOSP 310 – Food Principles II (3 credits)
Courses for HEEM Majors
HOSP 205 – Introduction to Gastronomy (3 credits)
HOSP 310 – Food Principles II (3 credits)
HOSP 325 – Restaurant Management & Quantity Foods Production Practicum (2 credits)
HOSP 381 – Management of Food & Beverage Operations (3 credits)
Electives (choose 2 of the following):
AGRI 100 – Organic & Sustainable Farming (3 credits)
ANFS 102 – Food for Thought (3 credits)
ANFS 181 – From Cow to Cone: Science & Business of Ice Cream (3 credits)
ANTH 223 – Food, Gender, and Culture (3 credits)
HOSP 328 – International Cuisine & Culture (3 credits)
NTDT 301 – Cultural Perspectives on Food & Nutrition (3 credits)
NTDT 475 – Transcultural Foods & Cuisine (3 credits)
PLSC 145 – Introduction to Sustainable Food Systems (3 credits)
PLSC 302 – Vegetables, Herbs, & Natural Plant Products (3 credits)
HOSP 217 – Catering Management OR HOSP 418 – Beverage Management (3 credits, take whichever course is NOT required in your concentration)
Admissions Information
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