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Hospitality and Tourism Management
Endorsement Code: 4133
Note: This information is for self-evaluation. It does not determine or validate eligibility to apply. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.
Authorized to Teach
The Hospitality and Tourism Management #4133 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes.
| CTE Program | CIP Code |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 52.0901 |
| Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations | 52.1910 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 52.0904 |
| Meeting and Event Planning | 52.0907 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 52.0903 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | 52.0909 |
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Ecotourism
- Food Service Management
- Hospitality and Tourism Studies
- Hospitality Management Studies
- Hotel/Motel Management Studies
- Restaurant Management
- Tourism Studies
Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Ecotourism
- Food Service Management
- Hospitality and Tourism Studies
- Hospitality Management Studies
- Hotel/Motel Management Studies
- Restaurant Management
- Tourism Studies
Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Candidates with self-employment experience only are not eligible to apply for this teaching endorsement.
- Catering management
- Chef techniques for managers
- Contemporary issues in tourism, hospitality and event management
- Destination management organizations
- Esports industry and events
- Event and entertainment operations
- Event and entertainment revenues
- Event planning and management
- Financial issues in tourism and hospitality
- Front office operations
- Global issues in travel
- Hospitality human resources management
- Hospitality industry administration
- Hospitality marketing and sales
- Hospitality operations
- Hotel customer service
- Hotel operations management
- Laws of the hospitality industry
- Leisure and tourism for a diverse society
- Marketing in tourism and hospitality
- Organization management in tourism and hospitality
- Principles of hotel and resort management
- Purchasing and cost controls for the hospitality industry
- Strategic decision making in tourism and hospitality management
- The business of tourism and hospitality
- Tourism and hospitality sales
- Tourism planning and development
- Wellness tourism
No state-issued occupational license or credential is required at this time.
Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:
- Grade point average (GPA) exception under Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
- Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Candidates using option 1 without the GPA exception are not required to have employment experience.
Employment Experience (not self-employed)
The following job titles (Table 1) will be accepted as eligible employment experience as identified in the federal Occupational Information Network (O*NET) job descriptions.
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | 11-9072.00 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | 39-1014.00 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 35-1012.00 |
| Food Service Managers | 11-9051.00 |
| Lodging Managers | 11-9081.00 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | 13-1121.00 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 11-9199.01 |
| Supply Chain Managers | 11-3071.04 |
| Tour Guides and Escorts | 39-7011.00 |
| Travel Agents | 41-3041.00 |
| Travel Guides | 39-7012.00 |
Self-Employment Experience
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) U.S. Census Bureau codes applicable to filing federal taxes for eligible self-employment experience are as follows (Table 2).
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Convention and Trade Show Organizers | 561920 |
| Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels | 721110 |
| Office Administrative Services | 561110 |
| Travel Agencies | 561510 |
| All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 713990 |