Program: Tourism, Convention and Event Planning, CA - College of Southern Nevada

2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

Jul 11, 2025

CODE: TRVTCEP-CT | TOTAL CREDITS: 30 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

This certificate is not intended for transfer to UNLV, UNR, or NSU. Some of the courses may be eligible for transfer depending on the policies of the institution you are transferring to. Students who wish to transfer should consult with their assigned advising unit.

ACADEMIC MAP: Map: CSN CA Tourism, Convention and Event Planning (under revision)

SCHOOL: School of Business, Hospitality and Public Services

DEPARTMENT: Department of Hospitality Management

AREA OF STUDY: Hospitality & Culinary Arts

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.

DESCRIPTION

The Tourism, Convention and Event Planning Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide exciting career opportunities and produce professionals who want to work in the Tourism, Convention, and Event Planning industries.

This program is application oriented, and students will learn contemporary skills and valuable techniques to enter and compete in today’s fast-paced, multi-cultural, meeting planning, and tourism environments.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS

Computation: TCA 188
Human Relations: TCA 141

NEED HELP WITH THIS DEGREE OR SELECTING A COURSE?

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If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the criteria of different types of events and how they relate to tourism in a project.
Create a meeting/event from inception to completion using the components of tourism.
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in working with clients, colleagues, and vendors around the world.
Enhance customer service and relationship skills in a multicultural and global society.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3

Communications (3-5 Credits)

Major Requirements (27 Credits)

Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements.

HMD 101 - Foundations of Hospitality
and FAB 285 - Catering Management
and TCA 110 - Introduction to the Convention Industry
and TCA 141 - Travel and Tourism I
and TCA 188 - Special Events Planning
and TCA 200 - Airlines Reservations
and TCA 241 - Travel and Tourism II
and TCA 251 - Tourism and Convention Externship
and TCA 289 - Introduction to Corporate Meetings and Events