Hospitality, Associate of Science (AS)
Program Overview
Hospitality, Associate of Science (AS)
Overview
The Hospitality Program is designed to offer students an in-depth introduction to a career in Hotel and Hospitality Management. The program is designed to allow students to further their immediate job skills as well as achieve the ability to transfer to four-year institutions.
Requirements
- Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following three General Education options:
- OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
- OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
- OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
- A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
Course List
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Department Requirements | ||
ACCT 110 | Introduction to Accounting | 4 |
BUS 101 | Introduction To Business | 2-3 |
or FIN 101 | Introduction To Finance And Banking | |
or IBUS 102 | Introduction to International Business | |
or CA 111 | Hospitality Controls | |
CA 113 | Hospitality Sanitation And Safety | 2 |
CA 117A | Hotline Kitchen Fundamentals | 2-4 |
or CA 124 | Principles of Baking | |
COMP 101 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 4 |
or CIS 101 | Introduction to Computers and Information Systems | |
HM 290 | Hotel Work Experience | 3-4 |
Complete 4 courses from the following: | 12 | |
HM 150 | Hospitality Law | |
HM 151 | Front Office Operations | |
HM 152 | Housekeeping Operations | |
HM 153 | Food And Beverage Operations | |
HM 256 | Supervision In The Hospitality Industry | |
HM 257 | Hospitality Sales and Marketing | |
HM 258 | Security And Loss Management | |
HM 259 | Training And Development Skills For Hospitality Professionals | |
Total Units | 29.00-33.00 |
Learning Outcomes
- Be proficient at an entry-level supervision position and have broad knowledge and experience in all subject areas the program.
- Know and enforce laws specific to the hospitality industry.
- Demonstrate mastery of front office operations both with customer service, technology, and reporting expectations.
- Organize and be able to manage or work in a housekeeping department, demonstrate effective and efficient ways of cleaning, create productivity reports and staff schedules.
- Demonstrate knowledge of food and beverage operations by creating operational plans, inventory, storage, food safety, staffing, cuisine, alcohol laws.
- Create a sales and marketing plan and be able to train staff on customer service.
- Prepare an emergency plan and train staff in its implementation. Demonstrate the ability to minimize loss.
- Create and implement training programs.
- Demonstrate proficiency in language, technical, and computational skills.
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Hospitality program introduces students to a career in Hotel and Hospitality Management. It focuses on developing immediate job skills while providing the knowledge to transfer to four-year institutions. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will receive an American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH & LA) course certificate for each required HM course. Additionally, those who complete all eight of the required HM course final examinations will earn the Hospitality Operations Certificate from the AH & LA.
Outline:
Department Requirements
- ACCT 110: Introduction to Accounting (4 units)
- BUS 101: Introduction To Business (2-3 units) OR
- FIN 101: Introduction To Finance And Banking OR
- IBUS 102: Introduction to International Business OR
- CA 111: Hospitality Controls
- CA 113: Hospitality Sanitation And Safety (2 units)
- CA 117A: Hotline Kitchen Fundamentals (2-4 units) OR
- CA 124: Principles of Baking
- COMP 101: Introduction to Computer Applications (4 units) OR
- CIS 101: Introduction to Computers and Information Systems
- HM 290: Hotel Work Experience (3-4 units)
- Choose 4 courses from the following (12 units):
- HM 150: Hospitality Law
- HM 151: Front Office Operations
- HM 152: Housekeeping Operations
- HM 153: Food And Beverage Operations
- HM 256: Supervision In The Hospitality Industry
- HM 257: Hospitality Sales and Marketing
- HM 258: Security And Loss Management
Careers:
Graduates can pursue careers in the hospitality industry, including positions in:
- Front office operations
- Housekeeping
- Food and beverage operations
- Sales and marketing
- Security
Santa Barbara City College
Overview:
Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) is a community college located in Santa Barbara, California. It offers a wide range of academic programs, including transfer degrees, certificates, and non-credit courses. SBCC is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing accessible and affordable education.
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SBCC has a competitive athletics program with teams in various sports.Campus events:
SBCC hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, lectures, and performances.Key Reasons to Study There:
Affordable tuition:
SBCC offers a relatively low tuition rate compared to other colleges and universities.Transfer opportunities:
SBCC has strong transfer agreements with four-year universities, making it easy for students to continue their education after graduation.Small class sizes:
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