Career Technical Education - Tourism Associate in Science Degree
Division: Career Technical Education
PROGRAM CODE: 1S37190
Financial Aid Eligible
The Career Technical Education Associate in Science Degree with Area of Emphasis in Tourism provides CTE students with the opportunity to earn a 60-unit degree that demonstrates commitment to the field and meets the CalGETC general education requirements. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete this degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. The courses listed for each area of emphasis do not necessarily reflect major preparation requirements at any specific university but some courses may be used to fulfill university requirements. To earn the CTE AS Degree with Tourism emphasis, students must complete the following requirements: 1) all major course requirements with a grade of C or better; (2) Cypress College Local General Education requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements; (3) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; and, (4) have a minimum GPA of 2.0. At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. This degree requires 21 units in the major in addition to other graduation requirements.
Code | Title | Units |
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Required Core Courses (6 units): | ||
ATC 102 C | Career Communication and Portfolio | 3 |
ATC 123 C | Travel Sales and Tour Operations | 3 |
Students must complete 15 units from the following: | 15 | |
Introduction to Travel Careers | 3 | |
Homeland Security | 3 | |
Travel Management | 3 | |
Destinations- Americas and Europe | 3 | |
Destinations Africa and Pacific | 3 | |
Tourism and Conference Management | 3 | |
Cultural Tourism | 3 | |
Customer Care: Airline/Travel | 3 | |
Airline Reservations - SABRE | 3 | |
Airline and Aviation Management | 3 | |
Cruise Line Sales and Operations | 3 | |
Public Relations | 3 | |
Aviation and Travel Internship | 3 | |
Total Units | 21 |
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
OUTCOME 1: A student who completes this program will have the opportunity to earn a 60-unit degree that demonstrates commitment to the field and meets the CalGETC general education requirements.
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