The Travel and Tourism program is for individuals who want to enter the travel industry or for professionals who want to update their skills. Earn an Associate in Applied Science in Travel and Tourism or complete a variety of hospitality courses to earn a travel and tourism certificate. COD faculty share their knowledge and expertise from the industry.
Faculty are involved in numerous organizations and associations outside of COD to offer networking opportunities for students. Career opportunities are available in an exciting variety of areas including airlines, cruise ships, travel agencies, tour operators, destination management companies, tourism bureaus and convention industries.
Students with a creative flair can discover a career as a travel writer, brochure designer or photographer. Whether you are preparing for a career in hospitality or tourism, planning to transfer or updating your skills, College of DuPage has the right program for you. We offer:. The Travel and Tourism Associate in Applied Science teaches students the principles of the travel and tourism industry.
The Travel and Tourism degree requires a minimum of 65 credits. The Travel and Tourism Professional certificate requires 36 credits. Students take classes in world destinations, travel geography, global distribution systems, cruise industry sales and more. The Travel and Tourism Foundations certificate prepares student for entry into the travel and tourism industry.
The certificate requires 12 credits. Students take classes in travel and tourism and world destinations. Anyone considering a career in the travel industry should seriously consider attending COD. The first step to getting started in travel and tourism is to apply for admission. Where You Can Transfer College of DuPage has several travel and tourism in place with four-year colleges and universities to save you time, money and make the transfer process easier.
