HOS 101 - Introductions for the Hospitality Freshman

An introduction to college life and the hospitality industry for the beginning student in the Hospitality Department. College and departmental policies and procedures, academic advisement and registration, study skills, transfer and employment, College and departmental resources. Study of current trends and issues using a daily or weekly hospitality publication and introduction to the Hospitality Industry text. Required course for all first semester hospitality students.

Course Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, the student will:

1. Be familiar with college and Departmental services and opportunities.
2. Be aware of relevant college policies and procedures.
3. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of departmental policies, procedures, and programs.
4. Be provided with a means to bond to the institution and increase their success and retention.
5. Be able to discuss the interrelationship between the different areas of hospitality study, and tie together what is learned in other freshman business classes.
6. Be able to explain academic, transfer and career planning.
7. Be able to prepare for the process of pre-registration.