Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

State Board Approved Date:	April 5, 2007
Implementation Date:	Spring 2007
Last Updated:	05/17/07

Technical Certificate of Credit Consolidation Probe

Recommended Action – DTAE Board (if necessary):

Program Name:	Travel and Tourism Specialist
Major Code:	5BQ1
CIP Code:	520903
PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	670-Hotel/Restaurant/Travel
Proposed Implementation Date for Newly Consolidated TCC:	Spring 2007
Proposed Termination Date for Consolidated TCCs:	Spring 2008
Curriculum Program Specialist:	Larry Roberson

Program Description:

The Travel and Tourism Specialist technical certificate of credit provides skills necessary for entry-level work as a tourism specialist in the hospitality industry. Course topics include: Agency operations, travel geography, and tour management concepts.

Curriculum

Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type
HRT 102	Travel Agency Operations	5	0	0	5	5	Newly developed
HRT 103	Travel Geography	5	0	0	5	5	Newly Developed
HRT 122	Tour Management	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
XXX xxx	Elective	0+	0+	0+	5+	5	Elective
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		15+	0+	0+	20+	20

Required Age:		16
High School Diploma or GED Required:		NO
Test:		ASSET
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:	38
	English:	35
	Mathematics:	35
	Algebra:	NA
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		NO
If yes, explain:

Replacing TCCs:

Offered at Technical College(s):

Major Code	Replacing TCC(s)	College(s) Offering
TTS1	Travel and Tourism Specialist	Appalachian Tech
TTF1	Travel and Tourism Fundamentals	North Metro Tech

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Posted: 10/18/05; 05/17/07