Travel Specialist, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_TRAV
Control Number: 17707
Financial Aid Eligible
These courses have been recommended by industry to provide essential preparation to sell, operate, supervise and manage within a travel agency or as an independent contractor of travel or home based agent. Courses have been organized to provide an understanding of techniques and knowledge necessary to develop effective leadership, decision-making skills, and successful communication among all departments contributing to positive, guest sales, and travel experiences.
Complete the Travel Specialist 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 70 units for completion.
Program Outcome
The outcome of this certificate of achievement is to prepare students for employment with a retail or home-based agency, independent contractor, tour operator, cruise line, adventure company, receptive operator, or tourism/convention bureau.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| 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 A138 | Sharing the Travel Experience | 3 |
| HTT A150 | Travel and Tourism Career Development | 3 |
| HTT A156 | Cruising and Vacation Packages | 3 |
| HTT A157 | Tour Escorting and Group Travel | 3 |
| HTT A158 | Luxury, Incentive, and Corporate Travel | 3 |
| HTT A185 | Interviewing and Professional Development | 3 |
| HTT A225 | Travel and Tourism Internship | 4 |
| HTT A240 | Hospitality and Toursim Marketing | 3 |
| HTT A284 | Leadership and Strategic Management | 3 |
| HTT A299 | Certified Travel Associate | 3 |
| Total Units | 52 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Program Major Units | 52 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Total Minimum Degree Units | 67 |
Travel Specialist Suggested Electives
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HTT A199 | Current Issues in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism | 0.5-1.5 |
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 | |
| HTT A127 | Destination Eastern Europe | 3 |
| HTT A130 | Cultural Tourism | 3 |
| HTT A150 | Travel and Tourism Career Development | 3 |
| HTT A156 | Cruising and Vacation Packages | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HTT A128 | Destination Africa/Pacific | 3 |
| HTT A131 | Computer Reservation Systems - SABRE | 3 |
| HTT A135 | Homeland Security | 3 |
| HTT A185 | Interviewing and Professional Development | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): | 0-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra 1 or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra |
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| Units | 15-19 | |
| Summer | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 6-7 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| HTT A105 | Passport to Success | 3 |
| HTT A138 | Sharing the Travel Experience | 3 |
| HTT A240 | Hospitality and Toursim Marketing | 3 |
| HTT A284 | Leadership and Strategic Management | 3 |
| HTT A299 | Certified Travel Associate | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HTT A125 | Destination the Americas | 3 |
| HTT A157 | Tour Escorting and Group Travel | 3 |
| HTT A158 | Luxury, Incentive, and Corporate Travel | 3 |
| HTT A225 | Travel and Tourism Internship | 4 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 2 | 3-4 | |
| Units | 16-17 | |
| Total Units | 67-73 | |
- 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
OCC AS GE AREA A2 - 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
- 3
VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS