Travel and Tourism Degree Program
Curriculum for students entering program in 2007-08.
Specific Admission Requirements
The Travel and Tourism program prepares students for an exciting career in the tourism industry. The goal of the program is for students to understand the interrelationships between tourism and the local, state, and global economies. The emphasis throughout the program is on relationship marketing, sales, and service. Students have the opportunity to explore the diverse career avenues one may take in the tourism industry. Examples of tourism careers include home-based travel agent, travel agent, airline agent, tour guide, guest services, and tourism marketing assistant. Growth within the industry continues at a good pace with good starting salaries and benefits.
At NHTI, emphasis is placed on the components of the tourism industry: transportation, geography, hospitality, quality service, attractions, and food and beverage operations. Internships are encouraged to gain experience in the tourism industry. Students have worked in a variety of locations including the New Hampshire State Tourism Office, Concord Chamber of Commerce, AAA of Concord, and Walt Disney World.
There are many travel opportunities through NHTI's travel education programs. Past trips have included: World Travel Market Expo, London, England; New York Times Travel Show, NYC; Boston Globe Travel Show, Boston; China; Bermuda; Spain; and Orlando, FL. (Additional fees may apply.)
The degree of Associate of Science with a major in Travel and Tourism will be awarded upon successful completion of the program.
The Travel and Tourism program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Clinical, Internship and Practicum Sites
CL - Numbers in the CL column below designate the number of lecture/classroom hours per week for the course
LAB - Numbers in the LAB column below designate the number of simulation laboratory, laboratory or clinical
hours per week for the course
CR - Numbers in the CR column below designate the number of credit hours for the course
| Course Number | Course Title | CL | LAB | CR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR | |||||
| Fall Semester | |||||
| EN 101 | English Composition | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| # | GY 135 | Destination Travel Geography I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IT 102 | PC Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| MT 120 | Contemporary College Mathematics^ or | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| MT 123 | Intermediate Algebra^ | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| # | TR 101 | Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry¥ | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 17 | |||||
| Spring Semester | |||||
| AC 101 | Accounting I | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| BU 150 | Supervision | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| EN 120 | Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| # | GY 137 | Destination Travel Geography II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | HR 205 | Quality Service Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | |||||
| SECOND YEAR | |||||
| Fall Semester | |||||
| BU 225 | Business Law I or | ||||
| # | HR 227 | Legal Issues for the Hospitality Industry* | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FL xxx | Foreign Language** | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| # | TR 210 | E-Travel | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| XX xxx | Lab Science Elective*** | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| # | TR xxx | Travel Elective+ | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | |||||
| Spring Semester | |||||
| # | TR 280 | Senior Travel Seminar | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| # | TR 290 | Travel Internship or | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| HR 260 | Hospitality Sales and Marketing | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HI 221 | New Hampshire History or | ||||
| HI xxx | History Elective++ | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XX xxx | General Education Elective | 3-4 | 0 | 3-4 | |
| XX xxx | General Education Elective | 3-4 | 0 | 3-4 | |
| XX xxx | Travel Elective+ | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 17-19 | |||||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 65-67 | ||||
# Indicates major field courses.
^ Math course can be MT 120, MT 123 or higher level course, excluding MT 129
¥ A Travel Fee of $75 will be assessed for all students taking TR 101. The money will be used to defray some of the costs associated with student travel experiences. There will be additional costs to students associated with some of the more extensive trips.
* HR 227 is offered only in the evening
** FL 104 and FL 105 do not meet this requirement.
*** BI 100, CH 100 and PH 100 do not meet this requirement.
+ Any course with a prefix of AC, BU, HR, IT, or TR
++ Excludes HI 104 and HI 105
NOTE: Students must maintain Internet access, including a professional working e-mail address, throughout their participation in this program.
Health, Character and Technical Standards
TRAVEL AND TOURISM/HOTEL
ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP SITES
American Automobile Association (AAA), Concord, NH
American Automobile Association (AAA), Manchester, NH
Apollo Travel Services, Concord, NH
Comfort Inn, Concord, NH
Continental Airlines, Manchester, NH
Fairfield Inn, Merrimack, NH
Hampton Inn, Concord, NH
Holiday Inn, Concord, NH
Horizons Unlimited Travel, Danvers, MA
Ramada Inn, Manchester, NH
State of New Hampshire Department of Tourism, Concord, NH
Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Revised June 1, 2007