Major Concepts/Content: The Lodging courses will teach management skills required for a career in the hotel and lodging industry.

Major Instructional Activities: Instructional activities will be provided in:

• A general classroom setting
• Field environment (hotels, BOQ, VOQ, billets)

Students will work:

• Individually
• With partners,
• In groups

Instruction will include:

• Lecture
• Demonstrations/Simulations
• Lodging related projects
• Housekeeping and management
• Accounting and cost control
• Retailing industry
• Food and beverage service

Major Evaluative Techniques: Student will be evaluated on:

• In class activity
• Homework assignments/projects
• Progress at intern site

Essential Objectives: Upon completion of this course students should be able to:

• Take the national professional certification exam to qualify for Certified Rooms Division Specialist (CRDS) designation;
• Entry Level endorsement in lodging and food service.
• Students must complete all four semesters of the program to take the professional certification exam.