Semester at SDSU
Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Management Certificate Program
San Diego State University

Semester at SDSU - HTM Certificate Programs
Number of weeks 17 to 19
Hours of instruction Varies according to course enrollment per week 12 units minimum undergraduate/nine units graduate
Requirements* TOEFL 550/213/80 or TOEIC 760 or IELTS 6.5 or CAE A/B or BULATS Level 4 (75)
Dates August 23-Dec. 14, 2007 (17 weeks)
Jan. 17-May 17, 2008 (17 weeks)
August 21-Dec. 18, 2008 (18 weeks)
Also included All students have access to a variety of electives, pronunciation clinics, sports and conversation clubs, language and computer labs, personalized student counseling, library, and academic advising.
* For questions regarding alternate means of verifying English proficiency, contact the ALI.

SDSU's Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Management Certificate (HTM) programs are designed for international students planning a career in the tourism and hospitality industry and are available through ALI's Semester at SDSU program.

SDSU's HTM Certificate programs provide a curriculum that ensures students graduate with a strong business foundation and a real understanding of industry complexities and demands.

SDSU produces new hospitality and tourism leaders poised for successful global connections from this strategic Pacific Rim location.

Program Highlights

  • SDSU courses with American students and professionals
  • Learn American business and hospitality style
  • Guest speakers and visits to local businesses
  • Experience business meetings, conventions, and event planning
  • SDSU official university transcripts
  • Official SDSU transferable credit units
  • Students may customize certificates in areas of interest with classes in HTM and/or Recreation.

Qualified students may complete a 60 to 300-hour internship (department interview and approval required.)

Students successfully completing the Semester at SDSU, BCP, and/or HTM programs for two consecutive semesters are eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT allows international students to work in paid or unpaid positions in the U.S. for up to one year. The ALI immigration advisor will assist you through the process.

 Internship Providers

HTM Internship Providers have included:

Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino
Chili's Restaurants
Delta Airlines
Doubletree Mission Valley Hotel
Embassy Suites La Jolla
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Four Seasons Aviara Resort
Hilton Harbor Island
Hilton Resort Mission Bay
Hyatt Regency Islandia
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
LA Times Food Kitchen
Loew's Coronado Resort
Manchester Grand Hyatt (UK)
Marriott La Jolla

Marriott Resort Coronado
Marriott Resort & Marina Downtown
Omni Hotel
Petco Baseball Park
Rancho Bernardo Inn
San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau
SeaWorld
Sheraton Harbor Island Resort
Starbucks Coffee Company
The Lodge at Torrey Pines Golf Resort
The Catamaran Resort
The Bahia Resort
Town & Country Resort
Westin Horton Plaza Hotel
Wyndham Emerald Plaza Hotel