Bulletin Year: 2026-2027
Important: This course plan provides a recommended sequence for this major. For detailed degree
requirements, please refer to the University of South Carolina Bulletin. Additionally,
reach out to your academic advisor at Greenville Technical College for assistance
in navigating coursework in your GTC program of study. Your University of South Carolina
advisor will help with course selection and planning for upcoming semesters after
transfer.
Courses to be completed at Greenville Technical College
Complete foundational coursework before transferring.
Semester One (15 Credit Hours)
| GTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUL 155 Sanitation | 3 | C | HTMT 001T Sanitation (PR-Elective) |
| HOS 130 Professional Etiquette & Manners | 3 | C | HTMT 001T Professional Etiquette & Manners (PR-Elective) |
| HOS 157 Hospitality Service | 3 | C | HTMT 001T Hospitality Service (PR-Elective) |
| COL 105 Freshman Seminar | 3 | C | UNEL 001T Freshman Seminar (PR-Elective) |
| ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 | C | ENGL 101 Critical Reading & Composition (CC-CMW) |
Semester Two (15 Credit Hours)
| GTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUL 101 Principles of Food Production | 3 | C | HTMT 165 Introduction to Cooking (MR) |
| MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics | 3 | MATH 001T Contemporary Mathematics (Not degree applicable) |
|
| HOS 265 Hotel, Restaurant & Travel Law | 3 | C | SPTE 240 Business Law (CR) |
| HOS 256 Hospitality Management Concepts | 3 | C | HTMT 110 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (MR) |
| HOS 160 Purchasing for Hospitality | 3 | C | HTMT 002T Purchasing for Hospitality (PR-Elective) |
Semester Three (15 Credit Hours)
| GTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUL 102 Principles of Food Production II | 3 | C | HTMT 270 Introduction to Food Production Mgmt. (MR) |
| HOS 171 Food and Beverage Controls (prereq: HOS 160) |
3 | C | HTMT 228 Cost Controls in the Hospitality Ind. (MR) |
| HOS 245 Hospitality Marketing | 3 | C | HTMT 002T Hospitality Marketing (MR) |
| CPT 170 Microcomputer Applications | 3 | C | SPTE 274 Computer Applications in HRSM (CR) |
| PSC 201 American Government | 3 | C | POLI 201 American National Government (CC-GSS/VSR/FD) |
Semester Four (16 Credit Hours)
| GTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOS 262 Hospitality Software Applications | 3 | C | HTMT 002T Hospitality Software Applications (PR-Elective) |
| ACC 101 Accounting Principles I | 3 | C | RETL 261 Principles of Accounting I (CR) |
| BIO 105 Principles of Biology or (another physical science) |
4 | C | BIOL 110 General Biology (CC-SCI) |
| SPC 205 Public Speaking | 3 | C | SPCH 140 Public Communication (CC-CMS) |
| HIS 201 American History: Discovery to 1877 | 3 | C | HIST 111 United States History to 1865 (CC-GHS/FD) |
Semester Five (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUL 145 Dining Room Operation | 3 | C | HTMT 370 Restaurant Operations Mgmt. (MR) |
| CUL 235 Menu Planning | 3 | C | HTMT 001T Menu Planning (PR-Elective) |
| HOS 264 Food & Beverage Pairing | 3 | C | HTMT 475 Wine & Spirits in Food Service Estab. (MR) |
| HOS 150 Hotel Management | 3 | C | HTMT 260 Hotel Management (MR) |
| ACC 102 Accounting Principles II | 3 | C | RETL 262 Principles of Accounting II (CR) |
Courses to be completed after transfer to USC
Finish advanced degree coursework and graduation requirements.
Semester Six (13-17 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTMT Major Elective | 3 | C | (MR) |
| HTMT 280 Foundations of Tourism | 3 | C | (MR) |
| ENGL 102 Rhetoric & Composition | 3 | C | (CC-CMW/INF) |
| HRSM 101 HRSM professional Development | 1 | C | (CR) |
| ECON 224 Introduction to Economics | 3 | C | (PR) |
| Foreign Language at 121-level (only if needed to meet CC-GFL requirement) |
0-4 | (CC-GFL) |
Semester Seven (16 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTMT 285 Club Management | 3 | C | (MR) |
| RETL 242 HRSM Professional Communications | 3 | C | (CR) |
| HRSM 201 HRSM Professional Development | 1 | C | (CR) |
| Carolina Core ARP Requirement | 3 | (CC-ARP) | |
| Carolina Core SCI Requirement | 3 | (CC-SCI) | |
| Carolina Core AIU Requirement | 3 | (CC-AIU) |
Semester Eight (13 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTMT 440 Services Mgmt. for Hospitality & Tourism | 3 | C | (MR) |
| HTMT 421 Hospitality Financial Management | 3 | C | (MR) |
| HRSM 301 HRSM Professional Development Seminar | 1 | C | (CR) |
| Carolina Core ARP Requirement | 3 | (CC-ARP) | |
| MGMT 371 Principles of Management | 3 | C | (PR) |
Semester Nine (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTMT 344 Personnel Organization and Supervision | 3 | C | (CR) |
| HTMT 490 Strategic Hospitality Mgmt.& Leadership | 3 | C | (MR) |
| HTMT 450 Hospitality & Tourism Marketing | 3 | C | (MR) |
| HTMT 495 Hospitality & Tourism Internship | 6 | C | (MR) |
University Requirements: Bachelor’s degree-seeking students must meet Carolina Core (general education) requirements.Code Definitions
Code
Definition
CC
Carolina Core
CC-AIU
Carolina Core – Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding
CC-ARP
Carolina Core – Analytical Reasoning and Problem-Solving
CC-CMS
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component
CC-CMW
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Written Component
CC-GFL
Carolina Core – Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
CC-GHS
Carolina Core – Historical Thinking
CC-GSS
Carolina Core – Social Sciences
CC-INF
Carolina Core – Information Literacy
CC-INT
Carolina Core – Integrative Course
CC-SCI
Carolina Core – Scientific Literacy
CC-VSR
Carolina Core – Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
CR
College Requirement
MR
Major Requirement
PR
Program Requirement
Disclaimer: Transfer Tracks are only a suggested or recommended sequence of courses required
in a program of study. Please contact your academic advisor for assistance in the
application of specific coursework to a program of study and course selection and
planning for upcoming semesters.