# Travel Specialist (Certificate of Achievement)

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-certificate-achievement/

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.

To earn a certificate, complete the required coursework 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 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.

### Requirements

Review Certificate Requirements.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| 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 A138 | Sharing the Travel Experience | 3 |
| HTT A150 | Travel and Tourism Career Development | 3 |
| HTT A156 | Cruising and Vacation Packages | 3 |
| HTT A157 | Tour Escorting and Group Travel | 3 |
| HTT A158 | Luxury, Incentive, and Corporate Travel | 3 |
| HTT A185 | Interviewing and Professional Development | 3 |
| HTT A240 | Hospitality and Toursim Marketing | 3 |
| HTT A284 | Leadership and Strategic Management | 3 |
| HTT A299 | Certified Travel Associate | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **48** |

**Travel Specialist Suggested Elective:**

HTT A199 Current Issues in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism  
HTT A225 Travel and Tourism Internship

### Program Sequence

#### Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. **Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.**

**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 | 3 |
| HTT A150 | Travel and Tourism Career Development | 3 |
|  | Units | 9 |

| 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 |
|  | Units | 12 |

**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 |
|  | Units | 12 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| HTT A125 | Destination the Americas | 3 |
| HTT A157or HTT A158 | Tour Escorting and Group Travelor Luxury, Incentive, and Corporate Travel | 3 |
|  | Units | 6 |
|  | Total Units | 39 |