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
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
FSA 103 Culinary Arts I	5
FSA 106 Food Safety and Sanitation	1
HSP 211 Hospitality Law	3
HTL 206 Hotel Sales and Marketing	3
Total	15
SECOND SEMESTER: 16 Credit Hours
HTL 105 Hotel Operations	3
HSP 102 Hospitality Service	4
HSP 201 Hospitality Human Resource Management	3
HSP 202 Banquet and Event Planning	3
COMPUTER RELATED CURRICULA/COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS ELECTIVE	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 – Hotel, for a degree option to the Certificate program.