# Travel Specialist (Associate in Science Degree)

Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/hospitality-food-tourism/hospitality-travel/travel-specialist-associate-science-degree/

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. Courses have been organized to provide understanding of techniques and knowledge necessary in developing effective leadership and decision-making skills and successful communication among all departments contributing to positive guest, sales, and travel experiences.

To earn a certificate and/or degree, complete the required coursework as listed with a “C” or better. At least 50% of all Airline, Hotel, Meeting/Event, and Travel & Tourism coursework must be completed at Orange Coast College.

#### Program Outcome

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  The outcome of the Associate in Science Degree in Travel and Tourism is to prepare students for employment as a supervisor or manager within the travel and tourism industry.

### Requirements

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| HTT A127 | Destination Eastern Europe | 3 |
| HTT A130 | Cultural Tourism | 3 |
| HTT A150 | Travel and Tourism Career Development | 3 |
| HTT A105 | Passport to Success | 3 |
| HTT A131 | Computer Reservation Systems - SABRE | 3 |
| HTT A185 | Interviewing and Professional Development | 3 |
| HTT A128 | Destination Africa/Pacific | 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 |
| HTT A125 | Destination the Americas | 3 |
| HTT A157 | Tour Escorting and Group Travel | 3 |
| or HTT A158 | Luxury, Incentive, and Corporate Travel |  |
| **Total Major Units** | | 39 |
| **General Education Breadth for OCC AS Degree: 21** | | 18 |
| **Electives as needed to satisfy 60-Unit AS Degree Requirement** | | 0 - 3.0 |
| **Total Units** | | 60 |

**Travel Specialist Suggested Electives**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HTT A135 | Homeland Security | 3 |
| HTT A156 | Cruising and Vacation Packages | 3 |
| HTT A225 | Travel and Tourism Internship | 4 |

1. 3 units double-counted towards OCC AS GE (21 - 3 = 18)
2. 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 |
| --- | --- |
| HTT A127 | Destination Eastern Europe | 3 |
| HTT A130 | Cultural Tourism 1 | 3 |
| HTT A150 | Travel and Tourism Career Development | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
|  | Units | 15-17 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| HTT A105 | Passport to Success | 3 |
| HTT A128 | Destination Africa/Pacific | 3 |
| HTT A131 | Computer Reservation Systems - SABRE | 3 |
| HTT A185 | Interviewing and Professional Development | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
|  | Units | 15 |

**Year 2**

| Semester 1 |
| --- |
| 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 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
|  | Units | 15-16 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| HTT A125 | Destination the Americas | 3 |
| HTT A157or HTT A158 | Tour Escorting and Group Travelor Luxury, Incentive, and Corporate Travel | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 3-0 |
|  | Units | 15-13 |
|  | Total Units | 60-61 |

1. Meets OCC AS GE AREA 4
2. VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS