This program is designed for the student who is primarily interested in a travel and tourism concentration without the broad liberal arts background. A graduate of this program will have established a basis for a career in the travel and tourism industry, and will be qualified for at least entry-level positions in tour companies, travel agencies, tourism bureaus, cruise lines, car rental companies, and hotels. Cooperative Education provides work-based experience to expand students' learning opportunities.

(Housed in the Hospitality Department)

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER: 15 Credit Hours
GEG 215 Geography of Tourism Destinations	3
HSP 251 Hospitality Marketing	3
TVL 101 Introduction to Travel and Tourism	3
TVL 131 Documentation in the Tourism Industry	3
TVL 210 Introduction to Airline Reservations Systems: SABRE OR TVL 220 Introduction to Airline Reservations Systems: APOLLO	3
Total	15
SECOND SEMESTER: 16 Credit Hours
CRC/CIS ELECTIVE	3
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
HSP 102 Hospitality Service	4
TVL 231 Tourism Specialization	3
TVL 275 Current Issues in Tourism	3
Total	16
SUMMER SEMESTER: 4 Credit Hours
CE 260 Cooperative Education: Hospitality*	4
Total	4
TOTAL CREDITS	35

* Students can take the Cooperative Education course during a semester or during the summer.

NOTE: Please see the Hospitality Management A.A.S. Degree – Travel, for a degree option to the Certificate program.