Hospitality and Tourism
The Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster focuses on the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food/beverage services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services. Students acquire knowledge and skills focusing on communication, time management, and customer service that meet industry standards. Students will explore the history of the hospitality and tourism industry and examine characteristics needed for success.
Please view course guide for pre-requisites and additional course information.
Areas of Study
Culinary Arts / Hospitality and Food Service
The Culinary Arts program of study introduces CTE learners to occupations and educational opportunities related to the planning, directing, or coordinating activities of a food and beverage organization or department. This program of study also explores opportunities involved in directing and participating in the preparation and cooking of food.
Culinary Arts courses within the Hospitality and Tourism program of study are offered at the following campuses:
Pieper High School
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism - Course 9224
Offered to 9th-12th Grade / 1 Credit
Intro to Culinary Arts - Course 8940
Offered to 9th-12th Grade / 1 Credit
Culinary Arts - Course 8945
Offered to 10th-12th Grade / 2 Credits
Food Science - Course 8679
Offered to 11th-12th Grade / 1 Credit
Career Preparation I (Cafe Crew) - 8389
Offered to 11th-12th Grade / 3 Credits
Potential Industry-Based Certifications
ServSafe Food Manager
Smithson Valley High School
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism - Course 9224
Offered to 9th-12th Grade / 1 Credit
Intro to Culinary Arts - Course 8940
Offered to 10th-12th Grade / 1 Credit
Culinary Arts - Course 8945
Offered to 10th-12th Grade / 2 Credits
Advanced Culinary Arts - Course 8947
Offered to 10th-12th Grade / 2 Credits
Food Science - Course 8679
Offered to 12th Grade / 1 Credit
Potential Industry-Based Certifications
ServSafe Food Manager
Travel, Tourism and Attractions
The Travel, Tourism, and Attractions program of study introduces CTE learners to occupations and educational opportunities related to the marketing or sales of travel and tourism services. This program of study allows students to learn how to plan, direct, and coordinate marketing or business policies and programs, including identifying potential customers and determining demand and promotional strategies for products and services.
Travel, Tourism, and Attractions courses within the Hospitality and Tourism program of study are offered at the following campuses:
Smithson Valley High School
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism - Course 9224
Offered to 9th-12th Grade / 1 Credit
Travel and Tourism Management - Course 9124
Offered to 10th-12th Grade / 1 Credit
Entrepreneurship - Course 8666
Offered to 10th-12th Grade / 1 Credit
Sports and Entertainment Marketing - Course 8490
Offered to 11th-12th Grade / 0.5 Credit
Health Science Theory/Clinical (CNA) - Course 8435
Offered to 9th-12th Grade / 2 Credits
Global Business - Course 8154
Offered to 10th-11th Grade / 0.5 Credit
Career Preparation I - Course 8389
Offered to 11th-12th Grade / 3 Credits