Tourism, Convention, and Event Planning, CA

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

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

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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

ACADEMIC MAPS

Academic Map: CA Tourism, Convention, and Event Planning

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)

Special Program Requirements

TOTAL SPECIAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 27

Core Requirements (24 Credits)

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