Travel Specialist
Associate in Science Degree Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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
- 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 |
| orHTT 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 |
- 3 units double-counted towards OCC AS GE (21 - 3 = 18)
- 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 |
| HTT A130 | Cultural Tourism 1 |
| HTT A150 | Travel and Tourism Career Development |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| HTT A105 |
| HTT A128 |
| HTT A131 |
| HTT A185 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| HTT A138 |
| HTT A240 |
| HTT A284 |
| HTT A299 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| HTT A125 |
| HTT A157or HTT A158 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 |
- Meets OCC AS GE AREA 4
- VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS