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Campus:

St. Clair College Centre for the Arts
Downtown Windsor Campus (B825)
Program Length:
Two years - Ontario College Diploma
Starts:
September 2010
Contact:


Debbie LaSelva
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4588
email: dlaselva@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program. Mature students click here.

PROGRAM GOALS
If you are interested in working in the dynamic and ever-changing tourism industry, then this program will assist you in achieving your goals. Graduates develop the necessary skills to consider one of the many careers in this multi-faceted industry, including event planning, tour operations, hotels and resorts, tour guiding, cruise ships and travel sales.

Students in this program must have a strong desire to travel, while exploring and experiencing a variety of environments and cultures. They should also have a passion for adventure and an active interest to live abroad.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Tourism is the largest economic generator worldwide. Opportunities are endless if a graduate is willing to travel. They can work as a tour operator, transportation supplier, and as part of the team at tourism attractions, events or conferences. They can also be a tour guide or destination specialist. Other opportunities exist as a travel writer or photographer.

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2009 are as follows:
Standard Tuition 1st year
$2,220.00
Books & expendable supplies per semester
$400 - 600

Opportunities for field trips that will enhance the overall curriculum are made available to students on a voluntary basis. Students who choose their semester 3 work experience away from home are responsible for all related living expenses.

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students click here.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 
Yearly field trip abroad (have included Mexico, the Caribbean, and France)
 
Mid-program work experience tailored to individual interests.
 






DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 1
HOS140
3

Communications & Customer
Service Skills
MIC125
3
Windows Computer Applications
HOS308
3
Catering Sales & Convention
SSC110G
3
Intro. to World Cultures
TOR142
2
Destinations I
TOR109
3
Intro. Tourism

Semester 2
COM200
3
Communications
ACC300
2
Fund. of Accounting
TOR218
2

Professional Development and Career Planning
TOR242
2
Destinations II
TOR425
3
Professional Tour Guiding
TOR408
3
Ecotourism
TOR305
3
Applied Tourism Marketing

Semester 3
TOR500
1
Work Practicum
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 4
TOR342
2
Destinations III
TOR307
3
Event/Sport Tourism
TOR309
3
Adventure Tourism
TOR319
3
Resorts & Leisure Travel
TOR325
2

Information Technology in
Tourism & Hospitality
TOR419
3
Cultural Heritage Tourism
ELEC1030
3
Choose an Elective

Semester 5
ELEC1030
3
Choose an Elective
TOR404
3
International Tourism
GRD260G
3
Intro. History & Art of Photography
TOR427
2
Electronic Marketing & Internet
HOS316
3

Managing Results in
Hospitality/Tourism
TOR442
2

Destinations IV
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