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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 A105Passport to Success3
HTT A125Destination the Americas3
HTT A127Destination Eastern Europe3
HTT A128Destination Africa/Pacific3
HTT A130Cultural Tourism3
HTT A131Computer Reservation Systems - SABRE3
HTT A135Homeland Security3
HTT A138Sharing the Travel Experience3
HTT A150Travel and Tourism Career Development3
HTT A156Cruising and Vacation Packages3
HTT A157Tour Escorting and Group Travel3
HTT A158Luxury, Incentive, and Corporate Travel3
HTT A185Interviewing and Professional Development3
HTT A225Travel and Tourism Internship4
HTT A240Hospitality and Toursim Marketing3
HTT A284Leadership and Strategic Management3
HTT A299Certified Travel Associate3
Total Units52
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 A199Current Issues in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism0.5-1.5

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. 

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
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
 Units15
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
 Units15-19
Summer
OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units6-7
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
 Units15
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
 Units16-17
 Total Units67-73
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