Johnny Sue Reynolds, Interim Associate Dean
Professors Forney, LaBrecque. Associate Professors Clay, Crutsinger, Getty, Kim, Reynolds, Tas. Assistant Professors Brandon, Connors, Jackson, Kennon, Kinley. Lecturers Balabuch, Dickenson, Knight, Simons, Whitaker.
The mission of the School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management is to prepare professionals for careers in the fashion, hospitality and home furnishings industries. Graduates are employed as buyers; manufacturing representatives; showroom managers; department and specialty store managers; restaurant, hotel and club managers; food service directors; airline catering directors; and cruise line hospitality managers.
The School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management operates as one unit, but is organized into informal divisions based on programs:
The mission of the division of hospitality management is to educate students for managerial positions in the hospitality industry and to contribute to the profession through research, publication, consultation and related service activities.
The mission of the division of merchandising is to provide educational experiences that result in critical analysis of consumer-driven production through distribution systems, product evaluation, and product use in domestic and international textile, apparel and home furnishings industries. These experiences focus on the impact of consumer-driven markets, domestic and international merchandising, critical analysis, and leadership development as they relate to three components of the merchandising process: production through distribution systems, product evaluation, and product use. The division of merchandising prepares students for textiles, apparel and home furnishings merchandising career opportunities in increasingly competitive domestic and global marketplaces.
Information regarding academic matters is available in the office of the dean. Advising for entering freshmen and transfer students is available from Student Services in the School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management. The associate dean and student services staff answer questions concerning degree plans, application of transfer credit, general academic requirements, policies and procedures, and assist students in the selection and sequencing of courses.
The school offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas:
The School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management, in collaboration with the College of Business Administration, offers the following dual degrees:
Occasionally a course required for a degree may also satisfy a requirement of the University Core Curriculum. In addition to taking the required course, a student may elect to take a different course from among those available to fulfill that core requirement; doing so, however, may add to the total number of hours required for the degree. Students who have questions regarding degree requirements and core requirements should consult a degree program adviser.
This school offers the Bachelor of Science degree with majors in home furnishings merchandising, hospitality management, and merchandising.
The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Science.
1. Hours Required and General/School Requirements: A minimum of 124 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the "General University Requirements " in the Academics section of this catalog and the School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management requirements.
2. Major Requirements: SMHM Core (required for all SMHM majors): 15 hours, including SMHM 1450, 3450, 3500 (6) and 4750; plus the following courses, according to major:
Home Furnishings Merchandising - (pdf) : 34 hours (21-24 advanced), including SMHM 2360, 2370, 2400, 2650, 2750, 3350, 3380, 3400, 3410, 3510, 3850, 4080 and 4450, plus 9 hours to be selected from SMHM 2380, 3650, 3750, 4000, 4090, 4650, 4660.
Hospitality Management - (pdf) : 39 hours (24 advanced), including SMHM 1420 (1), 1470, 1500 (2), 2550, 2800, 3260, 3700, 4210, 4250, 4730 and 4820, plus 9 hours to be selected from SMHM 3920, 4260, 4300, 4800.
Merchandising - (pdf) : 34 hours (21-24 advanced), including SMHM 1650, 2360, 2370, 2490, 2650, 3350, 3370, 3450, 3510, 3650, 3750, 3850, 4010 and 4450, plus 9 hours to be selected from SMHM 2750, 4000, 4080, 4090, 4650, 4660.
3. Other Course Requirements:
Home Furnishings Merchandising: BCIS 2610 and ECON 1100.
Hospitality Management: Business computers, 3 hours; microeconomics, 3 hours.
Merchandising: BCIS 2610; ECON 1100.
4. Minor Requirements: a minor of 18 hours, depending on major:
Home Furnishings Merchandising: business administration, including ACCT 2020 and 2030, MGMT 3720, MKTG 3650 and 4600, and 3 hours to be selected from BCIS 3610, BLAW 3430, MKTG 4260 and MSCI 3700. Hospitality Management: business foundations, including ACCT 2020 and 2030; FINA 3770, MGMT 3720, MKTG 3650, and 3 hours selected from the approved list.
Merchandising: business administration, including ACCT 2020 and 2030, MGMT 3720, MKTG 3650 and 4600, and 3 hours to be selected from BCIS 3610, BLAW 3430, MKTG 4260 and MSCI 3700.
5. Electives: See four-year plan.
6. Other Requirements: 24 of the last 30 hours must be taken at UNT.
Each student should have a degree plan prepared by the School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management Student Services. This degree plan should be made by the end of the sophomore year. Transfer students should have degree plans prepared during their first semester at UNT.
The minor requires at least 18 hours, including 6 advanced. Approved minor course sequences follow.
SMHM 1420, 1450*, 1470, 1500 and 2800, plus two of the following courses: SMHM 2550, 3260, 3700, 3920, 4210, 4300 and 4750**.
*SMHM 1450, Principles of Nutrition, satisfies the Wellness requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
**SMHM 4750, Managing a Diverse Work Force, satisfies the Diversity in the United States requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
SMHM 2360, 2370, 2400, 3380, and 3400, plus one of the following courses: SMHM 3350, 3410, 3510, 4000, 4080 or 4090.
SMHM 1650, 2490, 2650, 3510 and 4010, plus one of the following courses: SMHM 3350, 3370, 3650, 4000 or 4080.
SMHM 1650, 2490, 2650, 3650 and 4650, plus one of the following courses: SMHM 3750, 4000, 4010, 4080 or 4090.
The School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management offers two Master of Science degree programs:
hospitality management,
The School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management, in collaboration with the College of Business Administration, offers the following dual degrees:
For information, consult the Graduate Catalog.
Information about the following scholarships may be obtained by writing to the Associate Dean, School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management, P.O. Box 311100, Denton, TX 76203-1100.
Completed scholarship applications are due February 1 in the office of the dean of the School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for scholarship application, unless otherwise noted. To keep a scholarship, a student must maintain:
3.0 GPA each semester and 3.0 overall GPA;
status as a major in the School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management, taking required courses on degree plan and enrolling in at least one SMHM class per semester; and
full-time status (i.e., 12 credit hours for undergraduate students and 9 credit hours for graduate students).
The following scholarships may be awarded to either merchandising or hospitality management majors:
Bobye J. Riney Sophomore
Dean Suzanne V. LaBrecque
Ellen L. Flottman Junior
Florence I. Scoular
Freshman Scholarship
John W. and Fannie L. Woodruff
Merchandising and Hospitality Management Freshman
The following scholarships are awarded to merchandising majors:
Bette Bunge MacArthur Memorial
Jack Finger Memorial
JC Penney Merchandising
Merchandising Board of Governors
Murray Munves
Pier 1 Imports
Target
Van Wyk
Zale Corporation
The following scholarships are awarded to hospitality management majors:
All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.
The "Course and Subject Guide," found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as
a table of contents and provides quick access to subject areas and prefixes.
FRESHMAN YEAR
ECON 1100, Principles of Microeconomics 3
ENGL 1310, College Writing I, or ENGL 1313, Computer Assisted College Writing I* 3
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
SMHM 1420, Food Sanitation 1
SMHM 1470, Principles of Food Preparation 3
SMHM 1500, Orientation to the Hospitality Industry
2
Total 15
ACCT 2020, Principles of Accounting 3
BCIS 2610, Introduction to Computers in Business 3
CHEM 1350, The Context of Chemistry 4
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
SMHM 2800, Foundations of International Travel and Tourism 3
Elective 1
Total 17
MGMT 3720, Organizational Behavior 3
SMHM 3260, Resort and Club Management 3
SMHM 3700, Hotel Operation 3
SMHM 4210, Hospitality Cost Controls 3
SMHM Elective 3
Elective 3
Total 18
FINA 3770, Finance 3
SMHM 4730, Hotel and Restaurant Management System 3
SMHM 4750, Managing a Diverse Workforce 3
SMHM Elective 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 15
ECON 1110, Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ENGL 1320 College Writing II, or ENGL 2700, Technical
Writing* 3
HIST 2620, United States History since 1865* 3
MATH 1190, Business Calculus or 1400, College Math with Calculus* 3
SMHM 2550, Dining Room Service and Management
3
Total 15
ACCT 2030, Accounting Principles II 3
BIOL 2380, Microbiology for the Food Services 4
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
SMHM 1450, Principles of Nutrition 3
SMHM 3450, Presentation Techniques 3
Elective 1
Total 17
MKTG 3650, Principles of Marketing 3
SMHM 4250, Quantity Food Production and Management 3
SMHM 4820, Hospitality Properties Management and Facilities Design 3
Elective 3
Humanities* 3
Total 15
BLAW 3430, Basic Law 3
SMHM 3500, Advanced Field Experience
6
SMHM Elective(s) 3
Total 12
FRESHMAN YEAR
ECON 1100, Principles of Microeconomics 3
ENGL 1310, College Writing I, or ENGL 1313, Computer Assisted College Writing I* 3
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
SMHM 2400, Introduction ot Home Furnishings 3
SMHM 2750, Consumers in a Global Market
3
Total 15
ACCT 2020, Accounting Principles I 3
BCIS 2610, Introduction to Computers in Business 3
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
SMHM 2370, Introduction to Computer-Assisted Design 3
SMHM 2650, Textiles 3
Elective 1
Total 16
MGMT 3720, Organizational Behavior 3
SMHM 3510, Merchandising Problems 3
SMHM 4080, Merchandising Ventures 3
Humanities* 3
Natural Sciences* 4
Total 16
MKTG 4600, Retailing 3
SMHM 3450, Presentation Techniques 3
SMHM 4750, Managing a Diverse Workforce 3
SMHM Elective 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 15
ECON 1110, Principles of Macroeconomics* 3
ENGL 1320, College Writing II or ENGL 2700, Technical Writing* 3
HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3
MATH 1190, Business Calculus or MATH 1400, College Math with Calculus* 3
SMHM 2360, Aesthetics and Environment 3
Total 15
ACCT 2030, Accounting Principles II 3
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
SMHM 1450, Principles of Nutrition 3
SMHM 3350, History of Costume and Furniture 3
SMHM 3400, Home Furnishings II 3
SMHM Elective 3
Total 18
MKTG 3650, Principles of Marketing 3
SMHM 3380, Home Furnishings Industry 3
SMHM 3410, Kitchen and Bath Planning 3
SMHM 3850, Promotion of Apparel and Home Furnishing 3
Natural Sciences** 4
Elective 1
Total 17
SMHM 3500, Advanced Field Experience 6
SMHM Elective 3
Business Elective 3
Total 12
FRESHMAN YEAR
ECON 1100, Principles of Microeconomics 3
ENGL 1310, College Writing I or ENGL 1313, Computer Assisted College Writing I* 3
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
SMHM 2490, Introduction to Fashion Merchandising 3
Elective 3
Total 15
ACCT 2020, Accounting Principles I 3
HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
SMHM 2650, Textiles 3
SMHM 3350, History of Costume and Furniture 3
Elective 1
Total 16
MKTG 3650, Principles of Marketing 3
SMHM 3510, Merchandising Problems 3
SMHM 3650, Textile Evaluation 3
SMHM 3750, Consumer Studies in Apparel and Home Furnishings 3
Natural Sciences** 4
Total 16
MKTG 4600, Retailing 3
SMHM 4010, Global Textile and Apparel Industries 3
SMHM 4750, Managing a Diverse Workforce 3
SMHM Elective 3
Humanities* 3
Total 15
ECON 1110, Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ENGL 1320, College Writing II or ENGL 2700, Technical Writing* 3
MATH 1190, Business Calculus or MATH 1400, College Math with Calculus* 3
SMHM 1650, Apparel Evaluation 3
SMHM 2360, Aesthetics and Environment 3
Elective 1
Total 16
ACCT 2030, Accounting Principles II 3
BCIS 2610, Introduction to Computers in Business 3
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
SMHM 1450, Principles of Nutrition 3
SMHM 3370, Dress and Human Behavior 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 18
MGMT 3720, Organizational Behavior 3
SMHM 3450, Presentation Techniques 3
SMHM 3850, Promotion of Apparel and Home Furnishings 3
SMHM Elective 3
Natural Sciences** 4
Total 16
SMHM 3500, Advanced Field Experience 6
SMHM Elective 3
Business Elective 3
Total 16
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Banfi Vintners Foundation
Ben E. Keith
Billie L. Parker
Chancellor's HRM
City Club of Fort Worth Work/Study
Colin Ridegeway Memorial
Don Paul Smith Memorial
Friday's Hospitality Worldwide Work/Study
Hiram Walker
Hospitality Management Board of Governors
Jerry W. Dickenson
J.T. Whitaker
KFC Work/Study
Lucille Murchison
Marriott
Marriott Freshman
National Association of College and University Food Service (NACUFS), Region VII
Network of Executive Women in Hospitality
Newman Foundation
PFS
Roundtable for Women in Foodservice
Ruby Nell Ruth
Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival
Worthington Hotel Work/Study
Courses of Instruction
Course and Subject Guide
Bachelor of Science 4 year plans - (html)
BS with a Major in Hospitality Management - (html)
BS with a Major in Home Furnishings Merchandising - (html)
BS with a Major in Merchandising - (html)
Major in Hospitality Management
Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser
each semester for help with the program decisions and enrollment.
*See the University Core requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
**See Arts and Sciences degree requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
BS with a Major in Hospitality Management - (pdf)
BS with a Major in Hospitality Management - (html)
(Business Foundations Minor)
FALL HOURS
SOPHOMORE YEAR
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JUNIOR YEAR
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SENIOR YEAR
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FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
SOPHOMORE YEAR
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JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
To return to the Bachelor of Science 4 year plans.
Major in Home Furnishings Merchandising
Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser
each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment.
*See the University Core requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
**See Arts and Sciences degree requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
BS with a Major in Home Furnishings Merchandising - (pdf)
BS with a Major in Home Furnishings Merchandising - (html)
(Business Minor)
FALL HOURS
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
To return to the Bachelor of Science 4 year plans.
Major in Merchandising
*See the University Core requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
**See Arts and Sciences degree requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
BS with a Major in Merchandising - (pdf)
BS with a Major in Merchandising - (html)
(Business Minor)
FALL HOURS
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
To return to the Bachelor of Science 4 year plans.