University of Wisconsin - Stout

Required Certificate Courses

HT 315 Gaming Management
3 credits
Overview of casino gaming operations in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry from a global and local perspective.
Tuition:     $1,050
Schedule: Sept 9- October 19, 2009
Instructor: Dr. Sharon Giroux, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Department of Hospitality and Tourism, girouxs@uwstout.edu or 715-232-2089.

HT 316 Casino Operations
3 credits
Functions and transactions associated with the gaming operations environment within a resort casino. Learn shuffling, payout procedures, issuance of markers, and calculate staffing needs for a 24 hour operation for the day, week, month, and year.
Tuition:      $1,050
Schedule:  January 25 - March 19, 2010
Instructor: Dr. Sharon Giroux, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Department of Hospitality and Tourism, girouxs@uwstout.edu or 715-232-2089.

HT 317 Psychosocial Issues in Gaming
3 credits
A hospitality management and societal UW Stout Gaming Management Certificate testimonialperspective of the pros and cons of gaming entertainment. Learn how to participate in a forum with discussions about issues that could include gaming addiction, suicide, Native sovereignty, increased crime rates, economics and improved lifestyles, etc.
Tuition:      $1,050
Schedule:  October 21 - Dec 15, 2009
Instructor: Dr. Sharon Giroux, Univeristy of Wisconsin-Stout, Department of Hospitality and Tourism, girouxs@uwstout.edu or 715-232-2089.

HT 418 Casino Tourism
3 credits
Research and visitations with Chambers of Commerce, casino management personnel, and governing entities to study economic, sociological, and cultural impacts of gaming within a particular global or local region.
Tuition:      $1,050
Schedule:  March 29 - May 19, 2010
Instructor: Dr. Sharon Giroux, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Department of Hospitality and Tourism, girouxs@uwstout.edu or 715-232-2089.