College Catalog - Programs of Study
Tourism is currently Rhode Island’s second-largest and fastest-growing industry. CCRI’S
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality certificate provides students with the skills and
knowledge necessary for successful careers in this growing industry. Graduates are
prepared for entry-level positions with hotel and lodging, food service, airlines,
airport operations, car rentals, conventions and meetings, tourism and attractions,
casinos, and cruise lines. Students will perform a variety of tasks and complete projects
to help them develop the skills required to work in the industry. Students will also
have to opportunity to tour various establishments within the industry such as hotels,
convention centers, and casinos.
Transfer: TRVL and HOSP courses transfer to Johnson & Wales University.
Students who complete the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality certificate have two options:
• Enter the travel and tourism industry with marketable skills and training; or
• Continue their education in the CCRI General Studies associate degree program. The
General Studies degree program requires 60 credits for completion, 28 of which are
elective credits. The Travel, Tourism and Hospitality certificate requires 30 credits
and can be used to meet the 28 elective credits for the General Studies degree.
Note: Students may complete the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality certificate program first
and then apply all credits toward a General Studies degree or work concurrently in
the two programs. Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites, and/or testing.
See the course descriptions in the
catalog.
See course descriptions for details.
COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | COURSE NOTES | CREDITS |
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TRVL 1015 | Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality | 3 | |
TRVL 1020 | Destination Geography | 3 | |
TRVL 2030 | Conference and Convention Planning | 3 | |
COMI 1100 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | |
TRVL 1025 | Principles of Food and Beverage Management | 3 | |
TRVL 1035 | Travel Sales and Tour Planning | 3 | |
TRVL 1045 | Lodging Management and Guest Service | 3 | |
TRVL 1100 | Hospitality and Travel Technology | 3 | |
TRVL 2580 | Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Workplace Experience | 3 |
Total Certificate Core Requirements Credits 27
COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | COURSE NOTES | CREDITS |
---|---|---|---|
TRVL 1125 OR TRVL 1135 OR TRVL 1145 |
Sport Management OR Events Management OR Casino Management |
Choose ONE additional required course to the left. | 3 |
Total Certificate Elective Requirement Credits 3
Total Program Credits: 30
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