The interdisciplinary doctoral program in Human Ecology offers a specialization in Hospitality Administration. The doctoral program requires a minimum of 90 semester credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree, including a minimum of 15 hours of dissertation research. Up to 30 hours from the student's master's degree may be applied toward the course work requirement. Graduates of the Human Ecology with specialization in Hospitality Administration (Doctor of Philosophy) program will demonstrate the following: efficient management of human, material, technological and financial resources, ability to recognize emerging trends and implement strategies to accommodate change, analytical decisionmaking, commitment to ethical business practices, effective oral and written communication skills, application of research methods and findings, skills in research proposal development, publication and application of research findings, leadership in the design and implementation of theoretical or applied research, application of skills in leadership and administration in foodservice and hospitality operations, assumption of the responsibilities for self-direction, selfevaluation and professional development, effective skills in instruction in higher education settings, appreciation of the importance of the internal and external environments and their impact on educational and operational effectiveness and leadership in the administration of dietetic or hospitality and tourism management educational programs.