Program Overview

Associate in Science for Transfer

Upon completion of the Associate in Science in Hospitality Management for Transfer degree, students will have gained an understanding of the fundamental principles in hospitality and operational competencies needed for continuing academic achievement and professional success. This Associate in Science Degree for Transfer in Hospitality Management is for seamless transfer to a CSU.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $31,000 to over $239,000 with an average salary of $75,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +7.4%
  • Average Salary: $141k
  • Salary Range: $77k - $239k+
• Business Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +6.9%
  • Average Salary: $123k
  • Salary Range: $75k - $164k
• First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +4.9%
  • Average Salary: $47k
  • Salary Range: $37k - $53k
• First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +3%
  • Average Salary: $57k
  • Salary Range: $44k - $68k
• First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service and Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +24.2%
  • Average Salary: $46k
  • Salary Range: $31k - $80k
• Food Service Managers
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +0.5%
  • Average Salary: $71k
  • Salary Range: $49k - $82k
• Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -2.6%
  • Average Salary: $39k
  • Salary Range: $35k - $42k
• Lodging Managers
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +6.7%
  • Average Salary: $85k
  • Salary Range: $57k - $96k
• Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +7.5%
  • Average Salary: $69k
  • Salary Range: $48k - $79k

Program Map

Pathway: to CSU - Hospitality Emphasis (Full-time) (Using IGETC) to CSU - Food Service Emphasis (Full-time) (Using IGETC)

Culinary Arts: Hospitality Management - Hospitality Emphasis (Full-time) (Using IGETC)

Associate in Science for Transfer at Cerritos College

60.0 - 72.5 Units

• Fall 2024 (1st Term)
  • 15.0 - 16.5 UNITS
  • MAJ CA 101: Introduction to Food Service, Safety, and Sanitation (2.0 Units)
  • MAJ CA 120: Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (3.0 Units)
  • GEN English Composition (4.0 - 4.5 Units)
  • GEN Oral Communication (3.0 Units)
  • GEN Arts (3.0 - 4.0 Units)
• Spring 2025 (2nd Term)
  • 13.0 - 14.0 UNITS
  • MAJ CA 265: Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Control (3.0 Units)
  • GEN Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (4.0 Units)
  • GEN Critical Thinking (3.0 - 4.0 Units)
  • GEN U.S. History (3.0 Units)
• Summer 2025 (3rd Term)
  • 6.0 - 8.0 UNITS
  • GEN Humanities (3.0 - 5.0 Units)
  • ELEC UC/CSU Transferable Course (3.0 Units)
• Fall 2025 (4th Term)
  • 13.0 - 15.0 UNITS
  • MAJ / GEN ECON 202M: Principles of Microeconomics (3.0 Units)
  • MAJ CA 260: Foods Purchase and Control (3.0 Units)
  • GEN U.S. Government (3.0 Units)
  • GEN Biological Sciences (3.0 - 5.0 Units)
  • ELEC UC/CSU Transferable Course (1.0 Units)
• Spring 2026 (5th Term)
  • 13.0 - 19.0 UNITS
  • MAJ CA 270: Hospitality Law (3.0 Units)
  • GEN Ethnic Studies (3.0 Units)
  • GEN Physical Sciences (3.0 - 5.0 Units)
  • GEN Laboratory Science (1.0 - 5.0 Units)
  • ELEC UC/CSU Transferable Course (3.0 Units)

Culinary Arts: Hospitality Management - Associate in Science for Transfer

60.0 - 72.5 units

Transferring to

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To ensure that you have sufficient units to graduate (at least 60 semester units/90 quarter units for an associate degree and 120 semester units/180 quarter units for a bachelor's degree), make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.