Ivy Tech to PNW Transfer Guide: Culinary Arts
This transfer guide is for Ivy Tech students in the technical certificate program in Culinary Arts who are planning to transfer to the bachelor’s degree program in Hospitality and Tourism Management at PNW.
Completing the Culinary Arts technical certificate is required, even though not all Ivy Tech courses may be transferable to PNW. Consult with your academic advisor for assistance.

Transferrable Credits Guide
| Ivy Tech Course | Total Credits | PNW Course Equivalent | PNW Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOSP 101 - Sanitation and Safety | 3 | HTM 19100 Sanitation and Health in Foodservice, Lodging and Tourism HTM 1XXXX: HTM Elective* | 2 1 |
| HOSP 102 - Basic Food Theory | 3 | FN 20300 - Foods Selection and Preparation | 3 |
| HOSP 104 - Introduction to Baking | 3 | N/A; HTM 1XXXX - Elective Credit | 3 |
| IVYT XXX | 1 | HTM 10100 - Hospitality and Tourism Student Seminar | 1 |
| ENGL 111 - English Comp | 3 | ENGL 10400 - English Composition I | 3 |
| HOSP 108 - Human Relations Management | 3 | OBHR 43100 - Human Resources Management HTM 1XXXX: HTM Elective* | 2 1 |
| MATH 123 - Quantitative Reasoning*** ***Strongly suggest MATH 136 College Algebra | 3 | N/A: ***Not applicable to COB math. MATH 136 is direct equivalent to MA 15300: College Algebra | 3 |
| HOSP 106 - Pantry and Breakfast | 3* | HTM Elective Credit | 3* |
| HOSP 103 - Soup, Stocks and Sauces | 3 | HTM Elective Credit | 3 |
| HOSP 207 - Customer Service | 3 | HTM 21200 - Leading for Success in Service Industries (OBHR 33000) | 3 |
| HOSP 280 - Internship | Provides 200+ internship/working hours | HTM 30100 - Hospitality and Tourism Industry Practice | 1 |
* credit needed to meet 3cr equivalent
- Total Credits to be taken at PNW: 90
- Minimum Required Credits to Complete Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management: 120
Additional Transfer Guidelines
- Students must have earned a course grade of “C” or better on every course accepted for transfer
- Students also must have achieved a 2.0 or greater cumulative GPA based on a 4-point scale.
For more detailed information about course information and degree maps, please reference the PNW Academic Catalog.
For information and assistance on transfer admission, contact PNW Admissions at admissions@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2213. Apply online at www.pnw.edu/apply-now.
Disclaimer
This Transfer Guide does not promise or guarantee entry to the university nor the availability of courses and registration thereof; it is simply a guide for future planning. Many upper-level courses require successful completion of prerequisites and may not be offered every semester; some course offerings are limited due to resource/space availability and may be unavailable. Degree requirements at PNW are subject to provisions in the PNW Academic Catalog at the time of entry and are subject to change. Nothing in this Guide guarantees successful completion of the academic program it pertains to within a specific length of time.
