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Hospitality & Tourism - Coursework and Careers

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The Hospitality & Tourism Cluster prepares learners for careers in management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreational events and travel-related services.  Hospitality operations are located in communities throughout the world.

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Career Pathways Career Choices Tips for Successful Planning
  • Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Lodging
  • Recreation, Amusements and Attractions
  • Lodging Manager
  • Chef
  • Travel and Tourism Manager
  • Food Service Manager
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Leisure and Entertainment Manager
  • Take placement testing at MCC in March/April of Junior year.
  • Take ACT/SAT in spring semester of junior year of high school.
  • Meet annually with high school guidance counselor or MCC academic advisor or call (815) 479-7565.

 

Suggested Coursework

Grade English/
Language Arts		 Mathematics Science Social Science Career Related
Electives
Fresh.
  • English I
  • English I (H)
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra I (H)
  • Geometry Trad & Blended
  • Geometry (H) Trad & Blended
  • Algebra II (H) Trad & Blended
  • Conceptual Physics
  • Conceptual Physics (H)
  • Global Studies
  • AP World History
  • AP Human Geography

 

  • Essential Technology
  • Business & Technology
  • Marketing Tech & Advertising
  • World Languages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Soph.
  • English II
  • English II (H) 
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra I (H)
  • Geometry Trad & Blended
  • Geometry (H) Trad & Blended
  • Algebra II Trad & Blended
  • Algebra II (H) Trad & Blended
  • Pre-Calculus

 

  • Chemistry - Trad & Blended
  • Chemistry (H) Trad & Blended
  • AP Physics I

 
  • American Government
  • AP US Government & Politics
  • AP European History
  • AP World History
  • AP Human Geography
            
  • Essential Technology
  • Business & Technology
  • Accounting-Basic Acct. Procedures Trad. & Blended
  • Accounting - Financial & Managerial Trad. & Blended
  • Marketing Tech & Advertising
  • Economics
  • World Languages
  • Consumer Ed
Jr.
  • English III - Trad & Blended
  • English III (H)
  • AP English Language & Composition
  • AP English Literature & Composition
  •  Geometry Trad & Blended
  • Algebra II - Trad & Blended
  • Algebra II (H) Trad & Blended
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Pre-Calculus (H)
  • Discrete Mathematics with Data Analysis
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • AP Statistics
  • Dual Credit College Algebra

 

  • Biology - Trad & Blended
  • Biology (H)
  • Electronics
  • Botany
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics I
  • AP Physics C
  • US History - Trad & Blended
  • AP US History - Trad & Blended
  • AP US Government & Politics
  • AP European History
  • AP World History
  • AP Human Geography 
                        
  • Essential Technology
  • Business & Technology
  • Accounting-Basic Acct. Procedures Trad & Blended
  • Accounting - Financial & Managerial - Blended
  • Accounting (H)
  • Marketing Tech & Advertising
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Creative Writing
  • Communication & Composition
  • Food & Nutrition I - Trad & Blended
  • Food & Nutrition II Trad & Blended
  • Medical Foods & Nutrition I
  • Economics
  • World Languages
  • MCC-Culinary Management Program
Sr.
  • English IV Alienation & Perception
  • English IV Responsibility & Engagement
  • AP English Language & Composition
  • AP English Literature & Composition
  • English IV Dual Credit S1/MCC ENG 151 Composition I - Blended
  • English IV Dual Credit S2/MCC ENG 152 Composition II - Blended

 

  • Algebra II Trad & Blended
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Pre-Calculus (H)
  • Discrete Mathematics with Data Analysis
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • Dual Credit College Algebra

 

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Electronics
  • Animal Science
  • Botany
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP Physics I
  • AP Physics C
                  
  • AP US Government & Politics 
  • AP European History
  • AP World History
  • AP Human Geography

 

  • Essential Technology
  • Business & Technology
  • Accounting-Basic Acct. Procedures
  • Accounting (H)
  • Marketing Tech & Advertising
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Creative Writing
  • Food & Nutrition I Trad & Blended
  • Food & Nutrition II Trad & Blended
  • Medical Foods & Nutrition I
  • Economics
  • World Languages
  • MCC-Culinary Management Program
  • History of Sports
  • American Diversity
  • AP Economics
  • Service in Action - Blended

 

Career Planning

Type of Degree Degree Names
Certificate

Career and Technical Education Certificates
Associate's

Career and Technical Education Associate Degrees

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees are designed to prepare students for immediate employment.

Transfer Associate Degrees

Transfer degrees are designed to provide students with a strong general education foundation and prerequisite coursework for continued study at a four-year college or university.

 

Sample academic plans are provided for use by students who have decided on a major but not on an intended transfer school.

 

For students who have decided on a transfer school, transfer guides are provided, showing how courses apply to specific majors at many in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities.
Bachelor's

Hospitality and Tourism

A few examples of baccalaureate majors related to this Career Cluster include the following:

  • Culinary Arts
  • Hospitality Management
  • Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration

There are many Illinois colleges and universities that offer programs related to these areas of study. To see a full list, please refer to the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) website.