Flight Attendant and Airline and Travel Careers, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_FAAT
Control Number: 17648
Financial Aid Eligible
This program prepares men and women of all ages for the highly competitive flight attendant, or a customer service career in the airline and travel industry. Courses include airline, airport, and travel terminology codes, hiring qualifications, communication skills, appearance and image standards, written employment skills and oral interviewing techniques and strategies to set yourself apart. Students work on campus, and with community and charity events to enhance their public contact experience considered valuable for flight attendants and careers in the travel industry.
Complete the Flight Attendant and Airline and Travel Careers Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. Note: this AS degree requires a minimum of 61 units for completion.
Program Outcome
The outcome for the Certificate of Achievement is to prepare students for employment as a flight attendant or ground customer service agent with the airline industry.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ARLN A137 | Operations, Terminology, & Safety | 3 |
| ARLN A139 | Flight Attendant Qualifications and Opportunities | 3 |
| HTT A105 | Passport to Success | 3 |
| HTT A125 | Destination the Americas | 3 |
| HTT A127 | Destination Eastern Europe | 3 |
| HTT A128 | Destination Africa/Pacific | 3 |
| HTT A130 | Cultural Tourism | 3 |
| HTT A131 | Computer Reservation Systems - SABRE | 3 |
| HTT A135 | Homeland Security | 3 |
| HTT A150 | Travel and Tourism Career Development | 3 |
| HTT A180 | Enhancing Guest Service | 3 |
| HTT A185 | Interviewing and Professional Development | 3 |
| HTT A226 | Airline Internship | 4 |
| HTT A284 | Leadership and Strategic Management | 3 |
| Total Units | 43 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Program Major Units | 43 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Minimum Degree Units | 60 |
Flight Attendant and Airline Travel Careers Suggested Electives
ARLN A117 Aviation Management
CMST A100 Interpersonal Communication
KIN A203 First Aid and CPR
HTT A138 Sharing the Travel Experience
HTT A199 Current Issues in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism
HTT A299 Certified Travel Associate
SPAN A180 Elementary Spanish 1
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| ARLN A137 | Operations, Terminology, & Safety | 3 |
| HTT A130 | Cultural Tourism | 3 |
| HTT A131 | Computer Reservation Systems - SABRE | 3 |
| HTT A150 | Travel and Tourism Career Development | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ARLN A139 | Flight Attendant Qualifications and Opportunities | 3 |
| HTT A125 | Destination the Americas | 3 |
| HTT A128 | Destination Africa/Pacific | 3 |
| HTT A135 | Homeland Security | 3 |
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 1 or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra |
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| Units | 15-16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| HTT A105 | Passport to Success | 3 |
| HTT A127 | Destination Eastern Europe | 3 |
| HTT A180 | Enhancing Guest Service | 3 |
| HTT A284 | Leadership and Strategic Management | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 2 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HTT A185 | Interviewing and Professional Development | 3 |
| HTT A226 | Airline Internship | 4 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 2 | 3-4 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| Units | 13-15 | |
| Total Units | 60-63 | |
- 1
Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2
- 2
Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units