HOSP 287 Hospitality Internship*

This course provides students in the Hospitality program an opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom and gain additional skills and knowledge in an occupational setting. Students must complete 135 hours of approved activities at an instructor approved business/organization site.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

0

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

135

Prerequisite

Instructor permission

HOSP 287Hospitality Internship*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Business Technical

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

0

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

135

Prerequisite Narrative

Instructor permission

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course provides students in the Hospitality program an opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom and gain additional skills and knowledge in an occupational setting. Students must complete 135 hours of approved activities at an instructor approved business/organization site.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Students will be able to work at Walt Disney Park in California or Walt Disney World in Florida.
  • Communicate professionally with other cast members, guests, supervisors, and CSI faculty representatives through written, oral and quantitative methods.
  • Investigate the heritage, culture, and business standards of the company you are working at.
  • Demonstrate specific property awareness by investigating the brand and uniqueness of the area.
  • Learn the basic understanding of regulatory requirements within specific lines of business.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the specific line of business and how it is aligned with the overall objectives for your internship company.
  • Increase understanding of specific lines of business by acquiring new knowledge or skills.
  • Investigate career and professional development opportunities within the organization you are looking to gain internship experience with.
  • Utilize the programs of work at the business experience to identify transferable skills.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Throughout the internship, students will

Complete weekly communication with CSI Program Coordinator.

Be punctual and professional at all times--weekly timesheets must be signed by the internship supervisor and the student; which must be turned in weekly.

Review goals and receive feedback from the internship supervisor and college program manager.

Complete a reflective journal discussing what the student has learned and accomplished during the internship.

Final interview with supervisor.

Final interview with college program manager.