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RMT 370 INTERNSHIP III3 s.h.Students will have the option of replacing RMT 170 1 s.h. and RMT 270 1 s.h. with an extended internshipthat will begin either in January and extend through the summer or begin in May/June and extend throughDecember. This extended internship option will allow students the chance to work at locations that requirea longer internship period for five to seven months. Students on this internship should also register for a fullclass load to equal at least 12 semester hours during the spring or fall semester (as depending on theinternship). These classes will be online at full tuition. Upon completion of the internship, students willreturn to on-campus classes and remain on-track to complete the remaining semesters needed forgraduation. *Special note: Students should verify scholarship and financial aid receipt and status beforeregistering for the extended internship. Prerequisite: RMT 101. This course is offered fall and springsemesters as needed.LSS 300 INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP3 s.h.Examines the keys to effective leadership in both personal and interpersonal contexts. Uses groupexercises, case analysis, role-playing, lecture, multimedia methods, and outof- class research. Studentsdevelop practical skills in trust building, goal setting, time management, team building, communication,and group process. Students complete the Franklin Covey 7 Habits of Highly Effective People curriculumand receive certificates widely respected throughout corporate America. Emphasizes ethical leadership,personal responsibility, and community service. Provides significant benefits for all career fields, includingbusiness, government, and the non-profit sector. Open to all students. No prerequisites. Offered allsemesters. Cross listed as IDS 301.RMT 101 INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT3 s.h.The course introduces the student to the various elements in the travel/tourism/hotel industry.Special emphasis is given to the interrelationships of these various aspects. Discussion includes the growthaspects and financing of these industries. International issues are included. Current topics in the industryand internship opportunities will be discussed. In appreciation of the huge impact and infusion of golf andtennis in the resort industry, students will have the opportunity to take a half-day survey of golf and tennisas well as lessons of both inorder to have a foundation of knowledge to apply to their resort experiences.This course is offered every fall and spring semester.RMT 320 SEMINARS I-VPrerequisite: RMT 101. This course is offered in spring semester as needed.3 s.h.SEMINAR I CUSTOMER SERVICENRAEF Core Foundation Topic. Designed to provide students essential content focused on CustomerService in the hospitality industry through the use of a competency guide that uses learning activities, casestudies, professional profiles, and relevant research topics to prepare students to pass national certificationexams.SEMINAR II HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISIONNRAEF Core Credential Topic. Designed to provide students essential content focused on HumanResource Management and Supervision in the hospitality industry through the use of a competency guidethat uses learning activities, case studies, professional profiles, and relevant research topics to preparestudents to pass a national certification exam.SEMINAR III HOSPITALITY AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENTNRAEF Core Credential Topic. Designed to provide students essential content focused on Hospitality andRestaurant Management through the use of a competency guide that uses learning activities, case studies,professional profiles, and research topics to prepare students to pass a national certification exam.SEMINAR IV CONTROLLING FOOD SERVICE COSTSNRAEF Core Credential Topic. Designed to provide students essential content focused on ControllingFoodservice Costs through the use of a competency guide that uses learning activities, case studies,professional profiles, and relevant research topics to prepare students to pass a national certification exam.138