Accommodations in Missouri prepares students for careers in hotel and resort management, guest services, and lodging operations. This pathway addresses demand for hospitality professionals in Missouri's tourism and hospitality industries, particularly in St. Louis, Branson, and Kansas City. Students gain expertise in guest services, lodging operations, housekeeping management, and hospitality technology.
The curriculum covers hospitality fundamentals, guest service excellence, lodging operations, housekeeping management, and hospitality technology. Students learn to create positive guest experiences, manage rooms, and operate lodging facilities. Projects involve guest service scenarios, operations management, and hospitality problem-solving. Emphasis on customer service excellence, safety, and hospitality standards is integrated throughout. Students understand the hospitality industry and career pathways.
Graduates work as front desk agents, housekeeping supervisors, guest service managers, or pursue hospitality management. The pathway provides foundation for lodging careers.
Accommodations at a Glance
4
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Missouri's accommodations standards require competency in guest services, lodging operations, and hospitality management. The curriculum aligns with hospitality industry standards and best practices.
Students must demonstrate proficiency in guest service, property operations, housekeeping coordination, and hospitality technology. State standards incorporate Missouri tourism industry needs.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism |
| Lodging Operations and Management |
| Guest Services and Front Office |
| Hospitality Management Practicum |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓ServSafe Manager
- ✓ProStart Certificate of Achievement - Year 1
- ✓ProStart Certificate of Achievement - Year 2
- ✓Hospitality Tourism Specialist (HTS)
- ✓Guest Service Gold - Tourism
- ✓First Aid/CPR/AED
- ✓National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- ✓ServSafe Food Handler
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Front Desk Agent
Entry LevelSalary range: $29,210 - $35,710
Adjusted for cost of living: $31,833
Guest Services Representative
Entry LevelAdjusted for cost of living: $32,694
Housekeeping Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $51,050 - $122,580
Adjusted for cost of living: $84,361
Hotel Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $41,730 - $77,470
Adjusted for cost of living: $61,694
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Internships with hotels, resorts, conference centers, and hospitality management companies throughout Missouri.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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