Students may use three, six or 12 credits hours for a guided cooperative education work experience that integrates study and experience. Students are contracted to maintain employment at an approved hospitality/tourism location for a pre-determined length of time with specified start and end dates. Three credits are given for a minimum of 240 hours, six credits are given for for 480 hours and 12 credits are given 960 hours. Minimum hours are in addition to the 1,000-hour graduation requirement. Open to School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Management baccalaureate students only. Offered every year.