2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
    May 02, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog

Hospitality Management Associate of Science


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The Hospitality Management Associate of Science degree program offers comprehensive coursework that encompasses the diverse hospitality industry. Students will obtain skills in the operational and legal aspects of hospitality management and supervision, food and beverage operations, cost control, event and catering management, human resources, marketing, and support operations. Emphasis is on guest service strategies, ethical considerations, effective communication, critical thinking, leadership standards, and teamwork. The program combines classroom and laboratory instruction providing students with well-rounded preparation in the hospitality industry. Students completing the program will be prepared for a career in the hospitality industry as entry-level hotel, motel and restaurant managers, food and beverage managers, event, banquet and catering professionals, resort managers and human resource administrators. The coursework also provides the tools necessary for successful startup to those students wishing to open their own hospitality business. After successful completion of the associate of science degree in Hospitality Management, students may pursue a baccalaureate degree in Hospitality Management.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate preparation for employment in the hospitality industry.
  • Identify legal and ethical considerations affecting the hospitality industry.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and experience of operations relative to the provisions of goods and services in the hospitality business.
  • Observe foundations of leadership, management and human resources.
  • Apply knowledge of financial management related to operations in hospitality.
  • Demonstrate effective written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Identify event and catering management requirements.

REQUIRED CORE:

Course ID Title Units
FN 171   or Sanitation and Safety 2
FN 210   ServSafe in Food Production 1
FN 101   * Culinary Principles I 3
FN 150   Introduction to Hospitality Management 3
FN 152   Special Events and Catering Management 3
FN 154   Hospitality – Production and Cost Control 3
FN 157   Hospitality Law 3
FN 176   Food and Beverage Operations 3
 

TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR:


18-20

     

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.

Students with valid California ServSafe Certification may have this core requirement waived.

Associate of Science Degree


Complete a minimum of 60 units including the total number of units described above and the General Education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 to qualify for the Associate of Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees


Refer to the Graduation Requirements or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.

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