Level 1 Courses:

PRINCIPLES OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM 

Grade: 9-10 Credit: 1 Course #1657

Prerequisite: None

Principles of Hospitality and Tourism introduces students to an industry that encompasses lodging, travel and tourism, recreation, amusements, attractions, and food/beverage operations. Students learn 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 in that industry.

PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS, FINANCE & MARKETING

Grade: 9–10 Credits: 1 Course #1612

Prerequisite: None. 

In Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance, students gain knowledge and skills in economies and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, the marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students analyze the sales process and financial management principles. This course allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings in business, marketing, and finance. 

Level 2 Courses:

TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Grade: 10–12 Credit: 1 Course #1658

Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Hospitality and Tourism

Travel and Tourism Management incorporates management principles and procedures of the travel and tourism industry as well as destination geography, airlines, international travel, cruising, travel by rail, lodging, recreation, amusements, attractions, and resorts. Employment qualifications and opportunities are also included in this course.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP I

Grade: 10–12 Credit: 1 Course #1617

Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Hospitality and Tourism or Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance.

Students will learn the principles necessary to begin and operate a business. The primary focus of the course is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining the feasibility of an idea using research, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business and its products and services.

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING I

Grade: 10–12 Credit: .5 Course #1618

Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Hospitality and Tourism or Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance.

Sports and Entertainment Marketing will provide students with a thorough understanding of the marketing concepts and theories that apply to sports and entertainment. The areas this course will cover include basic marketing concepts, publicity, sponsorship, endorsements, licensing, branding, event marketing, promotions, and sports and entertainment marketing strategies.

Level 3 Courses:

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 

Grade: 10–12 Credits: 1 Course #1686 

Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

Business Management is designed to familiarize students with the concepts related to business management as well as the functions of management, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Students will also demonstrate interpersonal and project-management skills.

GLOBAL BUSINESS

Grade: 10–12 Credits: .5 Course #1610

Recommended Prerequisite: Travel and Tourism Management, or Entrepreneurship I

Global Business is designed for students to analyze global trade theories, international monetary systems, trade policies, politics, and laws relating to global business as well as cultural issues, logistics, and international human resource management.

Level 4 Courses:

PRACTICUM IN HOSPITALITY SERVICES HONORS (New 2024-2025)

Grade: 12 Credit: 2 Course #1664

Prerequisite: Successful completion of one or more advanced (Level 3 or 4) CTE courses that are part of a coherent sequence of 2 or more courses in the selected CTE Program of Study.

Practicum in Hospitality Services is a unique practicum experience to provide opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with actual business and industry career experiences. Practicum in Hospitality Services integrates academic and career and technical education; provides more interdisciplinary instruction; and supports strong partnerships among schools, businesses, and community institutions with the goal of preparing students with a variety of skills in a fast-changing culinary art based workplace. Students are taught employability skills, including job-specific skills applicable to their training plan, job interview techniques, communication skills, financial and budget activities, human relations, and portfolio development. Practicum in Hospitality Services is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic and technical standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success. NOTE: This course is double blocked.   Please review the LTHS Practicum and Career Prep Handbook  before selecting a practicum or career prep course.

PRACTICUM IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP HONORS

Grade: 12 Credits: 2 Course #1632 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of  two or more credits, including the completion of one or more advanced (Level 3 or 4) , in CTE courses that are part of a coherent sequence of courses in the selected CTE Program of Study.

In addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced technical understanding of the business aspects of the chosen program of study. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities. NOTE: This course is double blocked.   Please review the LTHS Practicum and Career Prep Handbook  before selecting a practicum or career prep course.

CAREER PREPARATION I 

Grade: 11–12 Credit: 2 Course #1626 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of two or more credits in CTE courses that are part of a coherent sequence of courses in the same CTE Program of Study.

Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success. NOTE: This course is double blocked, 1 class period, 1 work off campus period.  Please review the LTHS Practicum and Career Prep Handbook  before selecting a practicum or career prep course.