Undergraduate Work Requirement
In addition to academic coursework, SHA undergraduate students complete two 400-hour non-credit work experiences (HF140 and HF240) and one international experience (HF440). These internships are designed to give students practical work experience in the field, exposing them firsthand to the hospitality industry in the United States and worldwide.
It is very important that students understand the work experiences (HF140/240) and international experience (HF440) requirements. More information can be found in the International Experience manual below.
Students must receive approval of their work and international experience PRIOR to beginning each experience. Please see the approval forms HF140/240 and HF440.
Work Experience I (SHA HF140)
The first work experience is designed to give students a better insight into the field of hospitality. A minimum of 400 hours in an internship or job within the industry is required. This position is intended to be an exploratory experience in which students begin to understand what segment of the industry. The job or internship must be related to the field of hospitality and students should select an experience that will fit into their future career goals.
Requirements:
- Complete at least 400 continuous hours working in the same position for the same hospitality employer
- Obtain a letter from your employer verifying that you worked 400 hours (click here for a sample of what the letter should look like)
- Register for SHA HF140 after the completion of 400 hours
- Complete all components of the e-portfolio on Digication (all information will be provided through BlackBoard Learn upon registration for SHA HF140)
View the Syllabus for SHA HF 140 – Spring 2023
Work Experience II (SHA HF240)
The second work requirement will provide students an opportunity to work in a position that involves more responsibility than their first experience. A minimum of 400 hours in a leadership or supervisory role will give students the background necessary to become a strong candidate for a career position upon graduation.
Requirements:
- Complete at least 400 continuous hours working in the same position for the same hospitality employer
- Obtain a letter from your employer verifying that you worked 400 hours (click here for a sample of what the letter should look like)
- Register for SHA HF240 after the completion of 400 hours
- Complete all components of the e-portfolio on Digication (all information will be provided through BlackBoard Learn upon registration for SHA HF240)