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Service Area: Human Services
Career Cluster: Hospitality & Tourism
 

Career Pathway:
Hospitality & Services

Embark on an exciting career in Hospitality and Tourism, where you'll orchestrate unforgettable experiences for guests in various settings such as hotels, resorts, or travel agencies. Begin by gaining foundational knowledge in hospitality management, customer service, and event planning, then specialize in areas like hotel administration, tourism marketing, or destination management to carve out a niche in this dynamic and rapidly growing industry. As you ascend the career ladder, your interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and passion for creating memorable moments will be pivotal in shaping the success of your journey in Hospitality and Tourism.

Restaurant manager working in a busy restaurant

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives
  • Introduction to FCS
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Culinary Arts 1
  • Culinary Arts 2
  • Culinary Arts 3
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Photography
  • Personal Finance
  • Web Design
 Elective credits
*English English 9 English 10/10H Language Arts Language Arts 4 years,
60 credits
*Math Math Class Math Class Math Class Math Class 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Math courses for graduation are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.  
*Social Studies Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Social Studies courses for graduation are Government 1, Government 2, Economics, U.S. History, and World History.  
*Science Science Class Science Class Science Class Science Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Science courses for graduation are Earth & Space Science, Physical Science or Chemistry, and Biology.  
CTE Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
Fine Arts Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
World Languages Electives Level 1 or Level 2 Level 2 or Level 3 Level 3, Level 4,
or AP		 Level 4, Level 5,
or AP		 Elective credits
*Physical Education Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 4 years,
20 credits
*Health See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. 1 trimester,
5 credits

 

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives

  • Personal Wellness & Fitness

  • Media Literacy & Communications

  • Public Speaking

  • Sociology

  • Psychology

  • World Languages

  • AP Human Geography

  • Personal Fitness and Group Activities

  • AP Environmental Science

  • Housing and Interior Design

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities

  • World Languages Club

  • Culinary Club

  • International Student Club

  • Garden Club

  • Food for All 

  • Environmental Club

  • Family Career and Community Leaders of America, student (FCCLA)

  • SEA (Students for Environmental Action)

Internship Experiences

College Admission Requirements

See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs

  • Culinary Arts

  • Travel and Tourism

  • Event Management and Planning

Future
Careers

  • Food & Service Industry Manager 

  • Hotel Manager

  • Event Planner

  • Interpreter or translator

  • Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Manager

  • Director of Marketing & Advertising 

  • Professional Chef

  • Travel Blogger

Community Partnerships

  • BlueBird Cafe

  • Grand Living at Bridgewater

  • Greater Iowa City, Inc

  • Backpocket Brewing Co.

  • Council for International Visitors to Iowa City

  • Iowa City Foreign Relations Council

  • The Celebration Farm