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TRAVEL AND TOURISM

A.A.S. Degree - Career Program

Department: Hospitality

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***This program is no longer offered at MCC.***
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Description

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The Travel and Tourism program prepares graduates for placement in travel agency positions and similar jobs in the travel/leisure field. It will provide specific skills and knowledge to prepare for responsible positions, as well as a thorough background in liberal arts.




Distribution RequirementsCredit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER: 15 Credit Hours
ENG 101 College Composition OR
ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE*3
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE**3
TVL 101 Introduction to Travel & Tourism3
TVL 131 Tour Planning & Agency Operations3
Total15
SECOND SEMESTER: 13-14 Credit Hours
GEG 100 Physical Geography Laboratory1
GEG 101 Physical Geography3
MTH 104 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)***3-4
TVL 210 Introduction to Airlines Reservation Systems: SABRE OR
TVL 220 Introduction to Airlines Reservation Systems: APOLLO
3
TVL 231 Travel Agency Procedures3
Total13-14
SUMMER: 3 Credit Hours
C-E 225 Cooperative Education: Travel and Tourism3
Total3
THIRD SEMESTER: 13 Credit Hours
GEG 215 Geography of Tourism Destinations3
ACC 101 Accounting Principles I OR
ACC 110 Fundamentals of Accounting I AND ACC 111 Fundamentals of Accounting II
4
TVL 251 Travel Agency Marketing3
TRAVEL/HOTEL/FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATION/BUSINESS ELECTIVE3
Total13
FOURTH SEMESTER: 15 Credit Hours
ENG 250 Professional Communications3
HSP 275 Current Issues in Travel and Tourism3
ELECTIVE3
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE*3
TRAVEL/HOTEL/FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATION/BUSINESS ELECTIVE3
Total15
PHYSICAL/HEALTH EDUCATION: 2 Credit Hours
PHYSICAL/HEALTH EDUCATION****2
Total2
TOTAL CREDITS61-62

*Recommended electives: SOC 101, PSY 101, ANT 110.

**Recommended electives: SPC 141, SPC 142, SPC 143.

***Students interested in transferring should take MTH 165. See your advisor for proper Math course placement.

****HED 120 Emergency Assistance Certification is recommended.
2024 - 2025