Course Descriptions - HSM

Hospitality Services Management (HSM)

HSM 123 Hospitality Field Experience I
 3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None
The supervised field experience program puts student’s classroom knowledge into practical use. It provides a balance between theory and practice, allowing the student to experience various facets of the industry that are not always available in the classroom. This experience provides the opportunity to clarify career goals, assess strengths and weaknesses, and obtain, develop, and practice skills necessary for future success. This experience is also crucial to job placement. Any weaknesses in the program or the student can be identified and corrected to insure better job placement and salaries. (F, Sp, Su)

HSM 133 Hospitality Field Experience II
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None
This second level of field experience encourages the student to make definite career/employment decisions. While the first level field experience was used to determine a general direction of employment, it is suggested that this field experience should lead to permanent employment in the broad scope of hospitality management. Since it is a supervised placement, our staff would be working closely with the student to provide the final specific training for the chosen hospitality career. (F, Sp, Su)

HSM 240 Housekeeping Administration
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to housekeeping functions in the hospitality industry and analyzes the management of the housekeeping department, including staffing, work scheduling, and duties of the executive housekeeper. Emphasis is on the training of housekeepers and assistants including the operations of in-house laundries as well as commercial operation. Upon completion, students will understand the management of housekeeping functions in the hospitality industry. (Su)