Hospitality Industry Administration Hotel/Motel Certificate

Curriculum HIA.HMM.CERT (C406F)

The certificate program prepares students for potential positions as front desk clerks, reservationists, concierge, guest attendants and other entry-level positions in the hotel industry. Students develop skill in guest handling procedures, basic supervision, housekeeping and planning catering functions. This program may be completed by full-time students in one year. All courses can be applied to the AAS in Hotel and Motel Management.

Semester One (Fall)

CourseCategoryCredits
ACC 100 Basic Accounting I

3 credits

HIA 110 Introduction to Hospitality Industry

3 credits

HIA 115 Food Sanitation & Safety

2 credits

HIA 122 Introduction to Convention Management

3 credits

HIA 210 Hotel & Motel Front Office Operations

3 credits

RHT 101 # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I

3 credits

Total Semester Credits:17

Semester Two (Spring)

CourseCategoryCredits
HIA 215 Housekeeping for the Hospitality Industry

3 credits

HIA 225 # Hospitality Supervision

3 credits

HIA 250 Hospitality Marketing

3 credits

HIA 277 Catering Management

3 credits

HIA 295 # Cooperative Work Experience

2 credits

Total Semester Credits:14

Total Credit Hours: 31

See HIA course descriptions.

Coordinator: Denise Smith-Gaborit, Ext. 3624

Gainful Employment

The information provided in the link below is available to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.

http://www.triton.edu/GE_Certificates/HIAHotelMotelCertificate/52.0904-Gedt.html

For more information about Gainful Employment, visit the Triton College Financial Aid Office, located in the Student Center Building, Room B-160, or send an email to: finaid@triton.edu.