Hospitality Apprenticeship Program Through AHLA Foundation

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Hospitality apprentices can earn credit toward AAS degree

If you are an aspiring, current or completed participant in the Department of Labor (DOL)-Registered Apprenticeship Program through AHLA Foundation, NYU’s School of Professional Studies offers a powerful way to extend your learning and transform your career prospects. NYU’s innovative Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Hospitality offers a unique, flexible learning experience that combines rigorous academic coursework that compliments the skills you have built as an apprentice while reducing the time and cost to finish the degree.

Benefits for apprentices

Apprentices can complete this career-enhancing degree with less time, cost

Credit for prior learning

Students who have completed their apprenticeship will be eligible for up to 27 credits toward this 60-credit degree based on work you have already done as an apprentice through our partnership with the AHLA Foundation’s Hospitality Apprenticeship Program.

Transfer other college credits

NYU SPS offers a generous opportunity to transfer other college credits you may have, up to a total of 30 credits (including prior learning credit from the apprenticeship).

Curriculum advances your career readiness

The AAS degree curriculum compliments your apprenticeship experience with practical hospitality industry coursework and soft skills like communication, problem-solving, and team management—readying you for evolving global roles in hotel operations, event organizations, or hospitality entrepreneurship.

Prestigious degree with global opportunities

Graduating from NYU opens doors worldwide. The university’s reputation as a leader in higher education and hospitality is supported by world-class faculty, many of whom are industry experts in the field.

Support specific to undergraduates and the hospitality sector

NYS SPS’s Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies specializes in academic support to ensure undergraduate success. The NYU SPS Tisch Center is a global hospitality leader preparing students for careers in hospitality, travel and tourism.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find out exactly how many credits I am eligible to apply to my degree?

When you enroll in the AAS in Hospitality, you will provide proof of your apprenticeship participation and any other documentation from prior college transcripts, etc. to determine the number of credits you will receive.

Are there ways to earn credit for my work experience besides the program?

You may be eligible for credit from prior college credits, other work experience or certain tests, among other ways.

Is this degree a partnership between the Tisch Center for Hospitality and DAUS?

Yes, this degree provides students access to resources from both the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center for Hospitality and the Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (DAUS). The Tisch Center prepares individuals from around the world for hospitality management, travel, and tourism careers at the undergraduate and graduate level. DAUS specializes in serving undergraduates with practical, career-connected associate and bachelor’s degrees with flexible scheduling options, professional advising, and a range of student supports to ensure students are prepared for the next steps in their careers.

Can I complete an NYU bachelor’s degree after earning the AAS in Hospitality?

Yes, NYU SPS offers a BS in Leadership and Management that is relevant to careers in the hospitality sector as well as many others. AAS in Hospitality graduates would be guaranteed admission into this degree. You may also choose to apply for admission into our BS in Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism Management.

Can I earn degree credit for any track in the AHLA Foundation Apprenticeship Program?

Currently, only participants in the lodging track are eligible to earn credit toward an NYU SPS AAS in Hospitality degree.

For Apprentices

If you are a current or past participant in the AHLA Foundation Hospitality Apprenticeship Program, learn more about the NYU SPS AAS in Hospitality degree.

Learn more and apply to the AAS in Hospitality Management

Not an apprentice yet?

If you're interested in joining the DOL-Registered Apprenticeship Program through the AHLA Foundation, reach out to your employer or click the link below to learn more.

Learn about the Apprenticeship Program through AHLA Foundation