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.

Required Core Courses (6 units):
ATC 102 CCareer Communication and Portfolio3
ATC 123 CTravel Sales and Tour Operations3
Students must complete 15 units from the following:15
Introduction to Travel Careers3
Homeland Security3
Travel Management3
Destinations- Americas and Europe3
Destinations Africa and Pacific3
Tourism and Conference Management3
Cultural Tourism3
Customer Care: Airline/Travel3
Airline Reservations - SABRE3
Airline and Aviation Management3
Cruise Line Sales and Operations3
Public Relations3
Aviation and Travel Internship3
Total Units21

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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