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ADVANCED FLIGHT ATTENDANT CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C21126
The Flight Attendant Program provides students with a career path for attaining the communication skills, practical knowledge, and technical training necessary for pursuing a career as a flight attendant. Students completing this certificate will develop an advanced understanding of the airline industry and the customer safety, security, and service requirements necessary to work as a flight attendant for a major airline. To earn this certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a minimum grade of “C.” At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Required courses are listed in suggested sequence: ATC 101 C Intro to Travel Careers ATC 102 C Career Communication/Portfolio ATC 174 C Destinations: Americas/Europe ATC 175 C Destinations: Africa/Pacific ATC 182 C Cultural Tourism ATC 183 C Customer Care: Airline/Travel ATC 256 C Crew Resource Management ATC 270 C Airline Operations ATC 274 C Passenger Services and Safety Electives: To complete all major course requirements, students must complete 8 elective units from the list below for a total of 35 units. ATC 100 C Introduction to Aviation ATC 112 C Homeland Security ATC 116 C Aviation/Trans Security ATC 118 C Disaster Preparedness/Response ATC 132 C Private Pilot ATC 196 C Flight Simulator Private Pilot ATC 278 C Public Relations ATC 295 C Aviation/Travel Internship ATC 298 C Aviation/Travel Seminar ATC 299 C Independent Study PE 170 C Self Defense PE 235 C First Aid, CPR and Emergencies Total Units
Units 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Units 3 3 3 3 4 1 3 3 0.5–12 0.5–2 0.5–1 3 35
BASIC FLIGHT ATTENDANT CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C14404
The Flight Attendant Program provides students with a career path for attaining the communication skills, practical knowledge, and technical training necessary for pursuing a career as a flight attendant. Students completing this certificate will develop a basic understanding of the airline industry and the customer safety, security, and service requirements necessary to work as a flight attendant for a major airline. To earn this certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a minimum grade of “C.” At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Required courses are listed in numeric sequence: ATC 101 C Intro to Travel Careers ATC 102 C Career Communication/Portfolio ATC 174 C Destinations: Americas/Europe or ATC 175 C Destinations: Africa/Pacific ATC 183 C Customer Care: Airline/Travel or ATC 274 C Passenger Services and Safety ATC 270 C Airline Operations Total Units
Units 3 3 3 (3) 3 (3) 3 15
CYPRESS COLLEGE 2014–2015
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE TRAVEL/TOURISM Program Code: 1S07859
The Travel and Tourism Program provides students with a career path for attaining the communication skills, practical knowledge, and technical training necessary for pursuing a career as a travel agent, tour guide, or corporate travel consultant. Students completing this degree will develop an advanced understanding of the travel industry and the sales, security, and service requirements necessary to work in the travel industry. To earn an Associate Degree students must complete: (1) all major course requirements with a minimum grade of “C”; (2) 25 units of General Education Graduation Requirements; (3) the cultural diversity and reading requirements; (4) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; and, (5) have a minimum GPA of 2.0. At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Courses that fulfill major requirements for an Associate Degree at Cypress College might not be the same as those required for completing the major at a transfer institution offering a Baccalaureate Degree. For information on specific university requirements, please consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. Required courses are listed in suggested sequence: ATC 101 C Intro to Travel Careers ATC 102 C Career Communication/Portfolio ATC 123 C Travel Sales and Tour Operations ATC 126 C Travel Management or ATC 212 C Airline/Aviation Management ATC 174 C Destinations: Americas/Europe ATC 175 C Destinations: Africa/Pacific ATC 182 C Cultural Tourism ATC 192 C Airline Reservations: SABRE ATC 223 C Cruise Line Sales and Operations Electives: To complete all major course requirements, students must complete 8 elective units from the list below for a total of 35 units. ATC 112 C Homeland Security ATC 116 C Aviation/Trans Security ATC 180 C Tourism/Conference Management ATC 183 C Customer Care: Airline/Travel ATC 278 C Public Relations ATC 295 C Aviation/Travel Internship ATC 298 C Aviation/Travel Seminar ATC 299 C Independent Study Total Units
Units 3 3 3 3 (3) 3 3 3 3 3
Units 3 3 3 3 3 3 0.5–12 0.5–2 35