Community Colleges With Tourism Programs

The tourism industry offers many job opportunities; as of 2010, the tourism industry provides more than 72.4 million jobs around the globe, according to the Genessee Community College website. Scottsdale Community College states that the tourism industry is the U.S.’s biggest services export industry and the second or third largest employer in 30 states. Obtaining a degree or certificate in tourism can help those interested in the industry to advance their career.
  1. Austin Community College

    • The Austin Community College Department of Hospitality, Event Planning, Tourism and Culinary Arts offers certificates and associate of applied science degrees in travel and tourism. Both programs provide real-world and laboratory experiences as well as coursework. Graduates will be prepared to work in a variety of industries, including tour operations, travel agencies, casinos, ski resorts and amusement parks. Required courses include group tour operations, travel industry management, computers in hospitality and a three-credit internship experience.

      Austin Community College

      3401 Webberville Road, Eastview Campus

      Austin, TX 78702

      512-223-5333

      austincc.edu

    Glendale Community College

    • Glendale Community College’s Hospitality and Tourism Management program provides associate degrees, career technical certificates, certification or transfer degrees. The program offers training in a variety of tourism-related fields, including lodging, resorts, food and beverage, front office operations, housekeeping management and destination marketing. Class options include wine selection and presentation, hospitality law and catering and banquet operations.

      Glendale Community College

      1500 North Verdugo Road

      Glendale, CA 91208

      818-240-1000

      glendale.edu

    Scottsdale Community College

    • Scottsdale Community College’s Hospitality and Tourism Management program offers an Associate of Applied Sciences degree and a Certificate of Completion in tourism development and management. Coursework includes a focus on business administration topics such as accounting, economics, human resources, information marketing, management and technology. Required courses include events management, tourism principles and practices, and ecotourism. The associate degree requires 64 credits and generally takes two years to complete.

      Scottsdale Community College

      9000 E. Chaparral Road

      Scottsdale, AZ 85256

      480-423-6000

      scottsdalecc.edu

    Genesee Community College

    • Genesee Community College’s Tourism and Hospitality Management program offers training in fields such as event planning, conferences, conventions, gaming, airlines, food and recreation. Key features of the program include hands-on experience with event planning, including a student-developed 1,300-guest reception; professional internships with hotels, restaurants and attractions including Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida; and a travel club that provides travel experience. The Tourism Management track requires coursework in tourism geography, event management, marketing and sales. Genessee’s program takes two years to complete and prepares students for transfer to a four-year college.

      Genesee Community College

      1 College Road

      Batavia, NY 14020

      585-343-0055

      genesee.edu

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