Degree and Certificate Programs

Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Travel

Travel Agency Operations (Travel Agent) (5701)

Workforce Credit Certificate Program

Mission: The Institute of the South for Hospitality and Culinary Arts is dedicated to the meaningful learning and excellent teaching that enables our students to achieve their full potential in the hospitality, dietetics and food service industries. Our long term goal is to empower students to become leading partners in a dynamic prosperous community.

This 450-hour program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the growing and exciting travel/tourism industry. Students will gain experience on an IBM PC simulated system in how to make reservations for flights, hotels, tours and cruises. The course will cover essential topics such as travel agency office operations, tour sales, ticketing, geography and accounting. For information call 904.766.5563. Students must complete all six courses to receive a certificate.

Course Number and Title	Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
Professional Courses
*VPI 0100 Reading Skills
*VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300 Language Skills
HMV 0033 Destination Geography	45	1.50
HMV 0511 Sales and Customer Service	45	1.50
HMV 0700 Travel Career Development	90	3.00
HMV 0730 Computer Reservations Training	90	3.00
HMV 0944 Travel/Tourism Internship I	90	3.00
HMV 0945 Travel/Tourism Internship II	90	3.00
Total Contact Hours	450	15.00

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.