About Tourism - Travel in St. Clair College
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
If you are interested in a career as an airline/tour reservationist, flight attendant, cruise ship employee, tour guide, tour manager, event planner, travel counselor, hotel/ resort concierge, or any other facet of the tourism industry, this program is for you! This program will help develop skills employers are looking for in a new employee, such as communication, teamwork, computer, and customer service skills. Graduates are prepared to begin entry level positions in a number of the travel industry sectors.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Students have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and school credits while living, working, and attending classes at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
- Graduates have the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Travel and Tourism Management in Ireland by completing 2 semesters abroad.
- Optional yearly field trip abroad (past trips include Mexico, Caribbean, Cruises, Europe).
- Previous mid-semester work placement locations have included Western and Eastern Canada, Europe, Thailand, South Africa, Costa Rica, Australia, and India, among others.
- Student Work Experience Program recruitment opportunities exist with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts located in Western Canada.
- Tourism Photography gives students the opportunity to create travel brochures using their own photographs.
- TICO exam administered as part of the program.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Tourism is one of the largest economic generators worldwide; employment opportunities are endless. Whether you are changing careers or looking for a new job, tourism and travel will offer you a world of possibilities. After completing the two year program, graduate job opportunities exist with airlines, airports, attractions, car rental companies, convention and meeting centres, cruise lines, government tourism offices, hotels and resorts, on-line travel providers, rail lines, travel agencies, tour operators and visitor information centres, among others. Tourism and Travel students can work and earn credits through the Disney College Program and the Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Student Work Experience Program.
Academic qualification equivalents
Post Secondary graduates from a related discipline such as college diploma, college advanced diploma or applied degree in a related discipline
English language requirements (one of the below):
IELTS : Overall band of 6.5 No single test score below 6.0
TOEFL : Overall 83 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 21
St. Clair College Highlights
| Type of College |
Public |
| Programs |
115 full-time programs |
| Total Number of Seats |
8,500 (full time) + 20,000 (part time) |
| Basic Tuition Fee, International Students |
CAD 10,855 per year |
| Basic Tuition Fee, U.S.A. students |
CAD 7,176 per year |
| Website |
www.stclaircollege.ca |
St. Clair College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expenses |
Estimated Cost |
| Avg.Tution Fees |
CAD 10,850 per year |
| Cost per week |
78.60 - 122.28 CAD |
| Bus charge |
$60 / month |
| Bus pass |
44.40 CAD |
| Health and dental plan |
229.50 CAD |
| Textbook cost |
$1,000 - $1,500 per year |
St. Clair College Residence Fee
Windsor and Chatham Campus
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Period of Stay
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Residence Fee
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September to April
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CAD 6,090
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May to August
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CAD 1,980
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January to March
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CAD 3,045
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