HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT AT PARADISE PARK
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Grade: 11-12
Credits: 3 units, 1.5 Fall Semester, 1.5 Spring Semester
DUAL CREDIT: MSU HRA 210, 215 (5 credits for eligible students)
PREREQUISITE: GPA: 2.5 cumulative or better; Attendance 90% or better, Math: Algebra 1, B- or better. Reading /Writing on
10th grade level. RECOMMENDED: Intro to Business, Intro to Human Services (offered traditional or through R7- online), Intro to Hospitality, Foods 1/Culinary Foundations
Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation is one of the fastest growing industries in the world which includes recreational and corporate travel coordinator ,meeting, convention and event planners, entertainment and fitness directors, marketing and sales managers, and more. Skills in this area cross multiple industries as companies strive to create unique and memorable customer experiences. The curriculum for this class is industry driven, therefore matching the needs of hospitality employers across the world. The course will focus on the opportunities available in the Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation industries as well as preparing students to understand and prepare for
management roles. Students will hear from industry professionals, participate in job shadowing opportunities and complete a
minimum of 100 internship hours through on-site events at the Paradise Park with batting cages, and mini golf course as well as outside experiences with business partners, based on student interest. Skills learned in this course are transferable to other opportunities related to the field and will put you on a path to be successful in any career. Students will have the opportunity to enroll in dual credit courses through Missouri State University and will earn the following industry recognized certifications: Certified Guest Service Professional- Tourism(CGSP ©), Tourism Specialist (HTS©) and ServSafe Food Handler certification. Students must complete 100 hours of internship experience to receive the HTS certification. More information can be found at: https://sta.lsr7.org/academics/human-services-finance/htrm
Students will need to provide their own transportation to off-site job shadowing and internship experiences as well as
rides home from STA on predetermined dates.