HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Associate in Science for Transfer
Program Details
The Associate in Science in Hospitality Management for Transfer degree prepares students for success in a baccalaureate degree in Hospitality Management with the lower-division coursework required to transfer into the CSU system. Students learn about the hospitality field and once earning a bachelor's degree they can expect to find entry level management employment in the restaurant, lodging, foodservice, and gaming industries. Employment opportunities also exist within theme parks, recreation industries such as state and national parks, golf clubs, and wineries. The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system in a similar major, although not necessarily to a specific campus. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors. Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program. The Associate in Science in Hospitality Management for Transfer degree requires: (1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) Earn a “C” or better grade in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major.
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 46,460
- High salary: 210,530
- Average salary: 97270
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
Master's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 36,880
- High salary: 111,130
- Average salary: 61340
Food Service Managers
High school diploma/GED, Some college
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 42,380
- High salary: 105,420
- Average salary: 65310
All Careers in HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (6)
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Rising | 97,270 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging Managers | Bachelor's degree, No high school diploma/GED | Rising | 68,130 |
| Food Service Managers | High school diploma/GED, Some college | Declining | 65,310 |
| Fitness and Wellness Coordinators | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 61,340 |
| Spa Managers | Certificate after high school, Associate's degree | Rising | 61,340 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Rising | 59,440 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Apply knowledge and skills associated with problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making.
- Apply knowledge and skills imperative to achieve and exceed guest satisfaction.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, including both written and verbal.
- Demonstrate leadership and teamwork to achieve common goals.
- Demonstrate one�s self in a professional and ethical manner.
