Hospitality Business Co-Op Education

Catalog description

Students may use 0 (not for credit) to 12 credits hours for a guided internship work experience that integrates study and experience. Students are contracted to maintain employment at an approved hospitality/tourism location for a pre-determined length of time with specified start and end dates. One credit is given for a minimum of every 40 hours of work experience. Thus, two credits for 80 hours, three credits are given for a minimum of 120 hours, six credits are given for 240 hours, nine credits for 360 hours, and 12 credits are given for 480 hours. Minimum hours are in addition to the 1,000-hour graduation requirement. Note: Students are required to earn 1,000 hours of hospitality and tourism industry experience with a minimum of 200 hours in customer contact services, in order to graduate. This course is offered to Hospitality Business Baccalaureate degree students only.