Degree Plans - Travel, Exposition and Meeting Management - Certificate in Tourism and Destination Management (formerly Certificate in Travel)

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TRAVEL, EXPOSITION AND MEETING MANAGEMENT--CERTIFICATE IN TOURISM AND DESTINATION MANAGEMENT

Richland only

(Level I Certificate)

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.

Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: CERT.TRAV.MANAGEMENT

This certificate provides the student with a basic understanding of the tourism industry and role of the destination management company. Destination management is a growing segment of the industry that requires knowledge of attractions, accommodations, transportation options, government regulation, and supplier contacts that relate to a destination.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

+Elective	Math Elective	3-4
TRVM 1300	Introduction to Travel and Tourism	3
TRVM 1308	Travel Destination I - Western Hemisphere	3
++TRVM XXXX	Travel Management Elective	1-3
		10-13

SEMESTER II

ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
TRVM 1345	Travel and Tourism Sales and Marketing Techniques	3
++TRVM XXXX	Travel Management Elective	3
TRVM 1341	Travel Destinations II - Eastern Hemisphere	3
TRVM 1201	Customer Sales and Service	2
		14

SEMESTER III

TRVM 1280	Cooperative Education - Tourism and Travel Services Management	2
		2

Minimum Hours Required

26-29

+Math Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Mathematics.

++Travel Management Elective - students must select two courses from the list below:

TRVM 2301	Introduction to Convention/Meeting Management	3
TRVM 1323	Group Tour Operations	3
TRVM 1331	Introduction to Hospitality Industry	3
TRVM 1117	Cruises	1
TRVM 1191	Special Topics in Travel and Tourism	1
TRVM 1291	Special Topics in Travel and Tourism	2
TRVM 2300	Applied Industry Software Products	3
TRVM 1391	Special Topics in Travel and Tourism	3
TRVM 1302	Home-Based Travel Business	3

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.