About Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts at SPC

Department of Tourism, Hospitality, and Culinary Arts (THCA) prepares students for careers in the visitor and hospitality industries that are vital to the San Antonio and south Texas economy. The industry has grown handsomely in the recent past and is currently the city's second largest industry. Approximately 8 million people visit San Antonio per year, and the tourism industry has an estimated $4 billion impact on the city's economy.

Programs Offered

Certificates Offered

Download Forms

• Additional Cost for Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts Program 
• Associate of Applied Science Degree Outlines 
• Baking and Pastry Arts Factsheet  
• Certificate Program Outlines 
• Practicum Manual - NEW Summer 2013 Version!  
• THCA Textbooks 

Partnerships and Student Clubs

Partnerships

• American Culinary Federation 
• American Dietetic Association 
• American Hotel Motel Association 
• Artemisia's 
• Cowboy Breakfast 
• National Association of Catering Executives-Alamo Chapter 
• National Restaurant Association 
• Texas Department of Economic Development 
•  Texas Chefs Association 
• Texas Hotel Motel Association 
• Texas Restaurant Association 
• Texas Travel Industry Association 
• Event Planners San Antonio-International Special Events Society 
• San Antonio Hotel & Lodging Association