HRT 3410 - Professional Work Experience (2)

Completion of a qualified 800-hour Professional Work Experience (PWE) in a hospitality business that allows the student to apply classroom knowledge through guided practices. The PWE position provided by the employer will offer a variety of tasks relevant to the student’s career preparation, an opportunity for autonomy, an opportunity to interact with other employees and an opportunity to engage in management and/or supervisory activities. Fieldwork will also be required, including the critique and revision of the student’s resume, an analysis of interviewing skills, a personal assessment and performance appraisal, a profile of a hospitality organization that is of interest to the student, and interviews with hospitality managers.

Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course