Travel & Tourism Industry Management (Certificate
& AAS options)
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Department Website:
http://traveltourism.highline.edu
Prerequisites
Some or all of the following are required. Talk to a faculty adviser.
- Keyboarding and basic computer skills.
- Some classes have entry requirements not listed here.
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Important Notes
- This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
- Certificate and AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
- Not all classes are offered every quarter or at night.
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NEW! Common Course Numbers marked with an "
& " ~ Learn all about them. (PDF)
Professional-Technical Core Courses (PT)
| Course |
Title |
Travel & Tourism Specialist Cert. |
Travel & Tourism Certificate |
Travel & Tourism AAS |
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Select 18 credits |
Select 43 credits |
Take all |
| TRAV 100 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| TRAV 102 |
Careers in Travel &Tourism |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| TRAV 105 | Travel Counselor |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| TRAV 110 |
Cruise Operations | 5 |
5 |
5 |
| TRAV 125 | Sabre Reservations |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| TRAV 130 |
Apollo Reservations |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| TRAV 139 | Pre-cooperative Work Experience Seminar |
5 |
5 |
1 |
| TRAV 140 /240 | Cooperative Education |
6 |
6 |
6 |
| TRAV 155 |
Travel Destinations | 5 |
5 |
5 |
| TRAV 156 | Travel Destinations |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| TRAV 165 | Managing Customer Service |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| TRAV 216 | Airline Customer Service |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Total Core Course Credits |
18 |
43 |
57 |
Supporting Courses (SC)
For the AAS, choose 20 credits from the following list.
| Course |
Title |
Travel & Tourism Specialist Cert. |
Travel & Tourism Certificate |
Travel & Tourism AAS |
| BTECH 211 | Advanced Microsoft Office
OR |
- |
- |
5 |
| BUSN 216 | Microcomputer Applications |
- |
- |
| BUS& 101 | Introduction to Business |
- |
- |
5 |
| BUSN 125 | Exploring E-Commerce |
- |
- |
5 |
| BUSN 134 | Principles of Salesmanship |
- |
- |
5 |
| BUSN 138 | Principles of Marketing |
- |
- |
5 |
| BUSN 205 | International Business |
- |
- |
5 |
| BUSN 270 | Principles of Management and Supervision |
- |
- |
5 |
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Total Supporting Course Credits |
0 |
0 |
20 |
Related Instruction Courses (RI)
| Course |
Title |
Travel & Tourism Specialist Cert. |
Travel & Tourism Certificate |
Travel & Tourism AAS |
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I |
- |
- |
5 |
| ACCTG 121 | Practical Accounting |
- |
- |
5 |
| BUSN 160 | Human/Labor Relations |
- |
- |
5 |
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Total Related Instruction Credits |
0 |
0 |
15 |
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Total Credits |
18 |
43 |
92 |
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Travel & Tourism AAS Learning Outcomes
- Utilize the fundamental vocabulary and operating principles of the hospitality/travel industries.
- Conduct themselves in accordance to professional ethics and values of the hospitality/travel industries.
- Identify, compile and evaluate specific company/agency information against industry benchmarks for making major business decisions.
- Explain and employs principles of professionalism and best practices relevant to hospitality/travel industries.
- Communicate effectively through listening, speaking and writing to diverse audiences in the hospitality/travel industries.
- Identify and utilize relevant computer systems, software and technology applications in the hospitality/travel industries.
- Identify suitable employment opportunities by matching personal and professional interests and abilities with positions within the hospitality/travel professions.
- Explain the importance of professionals in the hospitality/travel industries keeping current with news and emerging trends through conference/tradeshows, professional literature, electronic sources, etc.
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