Academic Catalogs

Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism

The Hotel, Travel & Tourism programs at Orange Coast College are designed for employment or career advancement within the hospitality industry. Whether an individual is a novice or currently employed, these programs strengthen the opportunity for success within the fastest growing industries in southern California.

Career opportunities abound as the growth of the hospitality industry continues throughout the United States and the world requiring trained individuals to fill the multitude of varied positions. Students may choose individual courses or certification in areas of specialization as well as completion of an Associate in Science Degree.

The Hotel, Travel & Tourism programs at Orange Coast College use materials from the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the world leader in hospitality education and training. Students who successfully complete these courses earn globally recognized certificates from the American Hotel & Lodging Association in addition to college credits applicable toward a Certificate or Associate Degree at Orange Coast College. At least 50% of all Airline, Hotel, Meeting/Event, and Travel & Tourism coursework must be completed at Orange Coast College.

Students are encouraged to complete the requirements for an Associate in Science degree; graduation requirements can be found in the college catalog. With additional coursework, students can prepare for a Bachelor’s Degree in this field. For more department information, call 714-432-5943 or visit the School of Hospitality website at https://orangecoastcollege.edu/.

Our Hospitality, Travel & Tourism office is located in the College Center - Room 301.

Note: Curriculum may be adjusted to meet the needs of students with extensive industry-related experience. Evening and weekend courses are available.

Airline Travel Careers

  • Airline Travel Management, Certificate of Achievement

Flight Attendant and Airline and Travel Careers

  • Flight Attendant and Airline and Travel Careers, Certificate of Achievement
  • Flight Attendant and Airline and Travel Careers, Associate in Science Degree

Hotel Management

  • Front Office Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
  • Front Office Specialist, Associate in Science Degree
  • Human Resource Management, Certificate of Achievement
  • Human Resource Management, Associate in Science Degree
  • Meeting and Event Management, Certificate of Achievement
  • Meeting and Event Management, Associate in Science Degree
  • Sales and Marketing Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
  • Sales and Marketing Specialist, Associate in Science Degree

Travel & Tourism

  • Travel Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
  • Travel Specialist, Associate in Science Degree

Department Contact Information

Tina DeShano
tdeshano@occ.cccd.edu

Hospitality, Travel, & Tourism Department Website

Credit Courses

HTT A1003 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Intro Hospitality Indus  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Overview of the hospitality industry. Enrollment Limitation: FBM A100; students who complete HTT A100 may not enroll in or receive credit for FBM A100.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A100

HTT A1053 Units (36 lecture hours; 63 lab hours)  
Passport to Success  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course presents students with service learning opportunities where they practice the conceptual theories of their course work. Students develop public contact and service skills as they host campus, community, civic, and travel related events. Students improve their social, professional demeanor and critical thinking skills considered essential in the airline, hotel, travel and tourism industries. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A105

HTT A1103 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Hotel Front Office Operations  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Study of front-office procedures from reservations through checkout including the night audit and the property management system and their impacts on other lodging operations. Study operating systems and components of the hotel operation such as front-desk, back office, housekeeping, sales, food and beverage, human resources, and property management. Special emphasis placed on guest-employee relations. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A110

HTT A1183 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Hospitality Accounting  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course provides a basis for understanding hospitality accounting concepts and procedures, the processing of hospitality financial data, and the flow of financial information in the accounting cycle resulting in the production of financial statements. This course is certified through the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A118

HTT A1253 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Destination the Americas  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course provides information for maximizing the travel experience to include regional accents, dialects, culture, shopping, historical and recreational tourist destinations for Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central, South, and Northern America. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A125

HTT A1273 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Destination Eastern Europe  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Provides the traveler and industry employee with information for maximizing the travel experience to include regional accents and dialects, shopping, historical and recreational tourist destinations, and regional culture and cultural diversity for Russia and Baltic countries, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, former Yugoslavia Countries, Romania, and Albania. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A127

HTT A1283 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Destination Africa/Pacific  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course provides information for maximizing the travel experience to include regional accents, dialects, culture, shopping, historical and recreational tourist destinations, for Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A128

HTT A1303 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Cultural Tourism  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course examines the implications of cultural tourism in the United States and the world. The course will consider the struggle of people to preserve their cultural identity relative to the role of the U.S. tourism industry in protecting cultural heritage. The course studies the complexities of policy making in cultural tourism and world travel. Curriculum includes: values, historical beliefs and religion, plus cultural etiquette including social practices, gestures, body language, eating and drinking practices, and business behavior. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A130

HTT A1313 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Computer Reservation Systems - SABRE  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course is an introduction to SABRE, the computer reservations system used by American Airlines and one of the two major systems used by travel consultants. Students will learn how to build PNR’s (passenger name records), quote fares, and calculate prices through hands-on applications on computers. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A131

HTT A1353 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Homeland Security  
Advisory: ENGL A099.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Introductory study of domestic and international threats of terrorism. Examines the concepts, definitions and contemporary issues of modern terrorism. Includes law enforcement issues for first-responders relating to terrorism, particularly with regard to Homeland Protection and counter terrorist measures. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A135

HTT A1383 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Sharing the Travel Experience  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
In this course you will learn the critical nature of translating what you see, hear, taste, touch, smell, feel and experience into blogging, tweeting, Facebook posts and journaling. You will learn how to capture the attention of follower’s and build a reputation of storytelling. You will understand the methods needed to sell material in today's competitive market. If you have a desire to write and a yen to travel, you're a perfect candidate for this class. So pack your sense of adventure, organize your determination and put your keyboard in a comfortable position. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A138

HTT A1403 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Revenue Management  
Advisory: HTT A110.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course provides a model for understanding the revenue management process and reveals four basic building blocks to revenue management success. It addresses elements of a risk management program including, developing forecasts for room revenue and occupancy, evaluating revenue opportunities, and tracking future room availabilities to achieve maximum revenue from the sale of perishable assets. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A140

HTT A1503 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Travel and Tourism Career Development  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Survey of the travel and tourism industry and its component segments: airlines, cruises, hotels, tour operators, retail travel agencies, tour wholesalers, receptive ground operators, and other miscellaneous new segments of the industry. Review of each segment and analysis of type of careers, background education, and entry skill preparation, expected salary scale, and travel benefits. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A150

HTT A1563 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Cruising and Vacation Packages  
Advisory: ENGL A099 or equivalent.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Cruising is one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry. Learn the basics of the cruise product including ship and cruise line terminology, applications and selling techniques. Cruise lines, ships and their destinations are identified. Students will learn the essentials of selling vacation packages and tours, including the latest trends, itinerary planning, and the technologies available to travel/tourism consultants in the leisure, recreational, and corporate travel markets. Does not train to work aboard ship. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A156

HTT A1573 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Tour Escorting and Group Travel  
Advisory: ENGL A099 or equivalent.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course introduces the roles and expectations of a tour escort and manager. The student will learn to research, plan and incorporate itineraries, promote the group travel package, attract clients, and manage the operational aspects of a group. The responsibilities and characteristics of a tour escort will also be discussed. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A157

HTT A1583 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Luxury, Incentive, and Corporate Travel  
Advisory: ENGL A099 or equivalent.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course leads you on a path toward developing an intimate knowledge of the luxury and incentive travel product, sales process, and unique needs of the affluent consumer. You will be introduced to the corporate travel market and understand how they share expectations. Explore the distinct types of consumers and how to focus sales and marketing efforts to attract and keep them coming back. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A158

HTT A1803 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Enhancing Guest Service  
Advisory: HTEL A110 or HTT A100 or concurrent enrollment.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course is designed to convey the importance of guest relation skills in a competitive market. Students will develop the skills expected of each employee, supervisor, and manager based on wants, needs, and expectations of the guest while developing a personal service style. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A180

HTT A1853 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Interviewing and Professional Development  
Advisory: ENGL A099 or equivalent.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Students will learn how professional communication skills can make the difference in achieving their personal career success. This course is an examination of the employment process in the Hospitality and Travel industries. The course analyzes interview techniques, employment tests, and interviewers’ questions leading toward employment in all aspects of the Tourism industry. Reviews oral and written career communication skills, including the development of a personal portfolio. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A185

HTT A1990.5-1.5 Units (9-27 lecture hours)  
Current Issues in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course deals with current issues in the field of hospitality, travel and tourism. Topics vary. Open entry/open exit on a space available basis with instructor approval. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A199

HTT A2214 Units (9 lecture hours; 210, 262.5 other hours)  
Meeting/Event Management Internship  
Prerequisite(s): HTT A105 and HTT A284.
Advisory: ENGL A099 or equivalent.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Advanced internship for students enrolled in Management programs at Orange Coast College to increase their level of expertise in the area of specialization which they expect to graduate. Students will be required to follow standards set by the company in which they are working. 9 hours lecture and 210 hours work hours (unpaid) or 262.5 work hours (paid). This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A221

HTT A2254 Units (9 lecture hours; 210, 262.5 other hours)  
Travel and Tourism Internship  
Prerequisite(s): HTT A105 and HTT A284.
Advisory: ENGL A099 or equivalent.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Advanced internship for students enrolled in Travel and Tourism programs at Orange Coast College to increase their level of expertise in the area of specialization which they expect to graduate. Students will be required to follow standards set by the company in which they are working. 9 hours lecture and 210 hours work hours (unpaid) or 262.5 work hours (paid). This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A225

HTT A2264 Units (9 lecture hours; 210, 262.5 other hours)  
Airline Internship  
Prerequisite(s): HTT A105 and HTT A284 or concurrent enrollment.
Advisory: ENGL A099 or equivalent.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Advanced internship for students enrolled in Airline Travel programs at Orange Coast College to increase their level of expertise in the area of specialization which they expect to graduate. Students will be required to follow standards set by the company in which they are working. 9 hours lecture and 210 hours work hours (unpaid) or 262.5 work hours (paid). This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A226

HTT A2274 Units (9 lecture hours; 210, 262.5 other hours)  
Hotel Internship  
Prerequisite(s): HTT A105 and HTT A284.
Advisory: ENGL A099 or equivalent.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Advanced internship for students enrolled in Hotel Management programs at Orange Coast College to increase their level of expertise in the area of specialization which they expect to graduate. Students will be required to follow standards set by the company in which they are working. 9 hours lecture and 210 hours work hours (unpaid) or 262.5 work hours (paid). This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A227

HTT A2403 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Hospitality and Toursim Marketing  
Advisory: ENGL A099 or equivalent.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course will provide students an understanding and application of E-Marketing and Sales in the hospitality and tourism sectors. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A240

HTT A2641.5 Units (27 lecture hours)  
Event Design  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course covers the skills necessary create visual experiences needed for impactful events, where an audience responds to the live environment of the event. Focus is placed on how to optimize experience through immersive design of textures, textiles, decor and lighting to enhance your events, as well as, how to articulate and propose such services. The tools provided in this course will help students to be able to propose and to identify the resources to successfully accomplish these design experiences, thus creating ROI for the client.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A264

HTT A2651.5 Units (27 lecture hours)  
Principles of Event and Meeting Management  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course addresses successful business practices in event and meeting management. It provides knowledge essential effectiveness and profitability as an event or meeting manager. It is strongly recommended that all students enroll in this course first as it provides a foundation for future coursework. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A265

HTT A2661.5 Units (27 lecture hours)  
Organize and Manage Events and Meetings  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
A comprehensive, fast-paced, hand-on course in managing a professional event/meeting, including the practical skills and tools needed for successful planning. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A266

HTT A2671.5 Units (27 lecture hours)  
Managing Business Risks  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course provides a thorough and systematic approach to risk management that ensures the understanding and use of safeguards to produce safe and successful meetings or events. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A267

HTT A2691 Unit (18 lecture hours)  
Destination Management  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Get the most comprehensive guide to destination management. From tours to transportation, from entertainment to local rules of etiquette, the Destination Management Company (DMC) is the premier resource that finds the right venue, location, speaker, and vendor to ensure a highly professional and successful program. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A269

HTT A2701.5 Units (27 lecture hours)  
Meeting and Event Marketing and Sales  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course examines essential techniques for successful promotion of products and services. An emphasis is placed on the hotel, meeting, and event environments. Creative ideas and practical tools learned will help increase the effectiveness of the marketing dollar. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A270

HTT A2711 Unit (18 lecture hours)  
Corporate Meetings & Events  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Review of the most successful techniques for managing trade shows, sales promotion events, staff meetings, and other corporate events. Focus is placed on how to produce meetings/events with creative flair while staying within a budget. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A271

HTT A2721 Unit (18 lecture hours)  
Meeting and Conference Practices  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course provides the tools necessary to successfully plan and manage local, national and international meetings and conferences. Prepares students to take the nationally recognized International Special Event Society (ISES), Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP), and Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) examinations. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A272

HTT A2731 Unit (18 lecture hours)  
Sport Event Management  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Promoting and managing large and small sporting events including event logistics, sponsorship, successful marketing strategies and professional management skills. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A273

HTT A2743 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Establish and Operate an Event Business  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course covers the practical skills necessary to launch, operate, and grow a successful hospitality service business. Focus is placed on how to develop a business plan, a marketing plan, a sales strategy, manage finances and understand business accounting basics, conduct market and competitive industry research, as a small profit- making business. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A274

HTT A2751 Unit (18 lecture hours)  
Event Fund-Raising and Sponsorship  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Provides a comprehensive plan for identifying, evaluating, soliciting, selling, managing, and coordinating long-term fund-raising and/or sponsorship deals. Develop skills to manage events and work successfully as a staff professional or volunteer. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A275

HTT A2761 Unit (18 lecture hours)  
Expo and Trade Show Management and Promotion  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course provides information for designing and managing projects from a trade show exhibit to planning and coordinating an entire exposition. Focus is placed on the growing role of expositions and trade shows in the marketing and sales processes both nationally and internationally. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A276

HTT A2773 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Wedding Planning as a Business  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course will assist in developing elements of design, coordination, consultancy, and execution in preparing and planning weddings. Career opportunities in the lucrative bridal industry will also be discussed. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A277

HTT A2781.5 Units (27 lecture hours)  
Catering Design and Management  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course addresses elements of successful catering operations. Students will explore the catering industry and learn to work with catering professionals to improve quality while reducing costs. This course may also be offered online. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A278

HTT A2843 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Leadership and Strategic Management  
Advisory: ENGL A099 or equivalent.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to leadership by focusing on what it means to be a good leader. Emphasis is on the practice of leadership. We will examine topics such as: the nature of leadership, recognizing leadership traits, developing leadership skills, creating vision, setting the tone, listening to our group members, handling conflict, overcoming obstacles, and addressing ethics in leadership. Attention will be given to helping students to understand and improve their own leadership performance. This course may be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A284

HTT A2853 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Hospitality Operations  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course is designed to acquaint students with leadership, management, and quality issues facing today's hospitality industry. Focus is placed on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, continuous improvement, empowerment, goal setting, high-performance teams, diversity, managing organizational change, and strategic career planning. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A285

HTT A2863 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Hosp/Travel/Tour Law  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course provides an awareness of the rights and responsibilities the law grants to or imposes upon hospitality, travel and tourism businesses. Illustrations of possible consequences for failure to satisfy legal obligations are used. Legal issues raised by the Internet and the hospitality industry are discussed. This course is certified through the American Hotel & Lodging Association. This course may also be offered online. Lecture.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A286

HTT A2883 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Human Resource Managemt  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course presents a systematic approach to human resources management in the hospitality industry. Students will analyze contemporary issues and practices, as well as employment laws that have an impact on the way people are managed. This course is certified through the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A288

HTT A2993 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Certified Travel Associate  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
The Certified Travel Associate (CTA) program teaches skills to become a front-line travel industry professional, such as how to close more sales, improve efficiency, expand geography knowledge and fine-tune customer service skills, all while earning widely recognized industry credentials. This course may also be offered online.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HTT A299