Flight Attendant and Airline and Travel Careers
Associate in Science Degree Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 64 units for completion.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- 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.
Requirements
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 Major Units | 43 | |
| OCC AS General Education | up to 21 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirements | varies | |
| Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE | 61 | |
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
- Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
- Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
Program Sequence
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 |
| HTT A130 | Cultural Tourism |
| HTT A131 | Computer Reservation Systems - SABRE |
| HTT A150 | Travel and Tourism Career Development |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ARLN A139 |
| HTT A125 |
| HTT A128 |
| HTT A135 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| HTT A105 |
| HTT A127 |
| HTT A180 |
| HTT A284 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| HTT A185 |
| HTT A226 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE |
- Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 4