HOS 498 - Internship

Units: 6
Over a minimum of 10 weeks, complete a 400-hour recreation internship under the supervision of a professional in the field. Develop a capstone project that demonstrates knowledge learned throughout the program. Must complete all but 2 major, concentration, or elective courses prior to enrolling. Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to enroll.

Prerequisites: HOS 475 and Department consent.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid or Online-Asynchronous.
Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

To provide the student with a practical work experience in a recognized organization offering hospitality and/or tourism services to prepare the students to do the following: Demonstrate the academic experience to the practices of professional service.
Analyze the role of full-time professional hospitality workers including their competencies, responsibilities, functions and techniques.
Develop professional identity and the concept of self as a professional worker in being accepted as a contributing member of an organization staff.
Analyze personal strengths and weaknesses.
Participate in activities that promote professional growth.
Summarize responsibilities that are consistent with the student’s capabilities and are comparable to those accepted in the profession.
Analyze the relationship of the internship position to the total organization operation.