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Hospitality & Tourism - Coursework and Careers

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Hospitality and Tourism Cluster prepares learners for careers in the 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 counselor or MCC academic advisor or call (815) 479-7565.

 

Suggested Coursework

Grade English/
Language Arts		 Mathematics Science Social Science Career Related
Electives
Fresh.
  • Fresh. English
  • Algebra I
  • Geometry
  • Biology
  • Geoscience
  • Geography
  • OFCS - Personal Development & Foods
  • Intro to Business: The Global Economy
  • Intro to Business: Operations & Finance
  • Visual Arts
  • World Language
Soph.
  • Soph. Comp.
  • Soph. Lit.
  • Geometry
  • Algebra II
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Geoscience
  • World History
 Any of the above plus:
  • Foods & Nutrition II
  • Accounting
Jr.
  • Junior English
  • Algebra II
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Environmental Science
  • US History (Constitution)
  • Political Science
  • Economics
 Any of the above plus:
  • Culinary Skills I & II
  • Living Env. / Int. Design
  • Accounting II
  • Marketing
  • Sports & Entertainment Marketing
  • Web Fundamentals
Sr.
  • Speech
  • Career Writing
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Intro to Stats & Calculus
  • AP Calculus
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Environmental Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
 Any of the above plus:
  • Consumer Ed
  • Business Law
  • International Business

 

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.