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 Human Services (offered traditional or through R7- online), Intro to Hospitality, Foods 1/Culinary Foundations

When you plan activities, do you naturally consider the participants’ experience, ensuring every detail is just right? If so, a career
in Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Management could be a good fit for you. 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 industrydriven,
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 the go karts, 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 ©) and Hospitality and Tourism Specialist (HTS
©) ). Other certifications are offered if a student is interested. 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.