Hospitality Management: AS-T Degree
The Associate in Science in Hospitality Management for Transfer is designed to expose students to the fundamentals of the hospitality industry; the second largest employer in the Napa Valley region. Students will receive in-depth training in the skills necessary to be successful in a leadership role in the service industry.
The Associate in Science in Hospitality Management for Transfer is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Science in Hospitality Management for Transfer are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions.
To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required and elective courses in the area of emphasis and Cal-GETC pattern requirements totaling no more than 60 semester CSU-transferable units.
Additional NVC graduation requirements do not apply to this degree. Students must successfully pass all courses in the area of emphasis with a minimum of “C” (or “P”) and maintain an overall minimum 2.0 GPA. Additionally, students pursuing this degree option must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to ensure appropriate elective course selections for their intended area of emphasis for the baccalaureate degree.
Career Opportunities
Front Line Supervisor, Restaurant Manager, Hotel Manager, Executive Housekeeper, Food and Beverage Manager, Sales and Meeting Manager, Kitchen Manager.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Identify the areas of liability associated with the hospitality and tourism industry.
- Identify career opportunities in the hospitality, culinary, and tourism management industry, and the required skills, knowledge and abilities of a successful leader in the hospitality industry.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (3 units) | ||
| HCTM-120 | Introduction to Hospitality Management | 3 |
| Required Electives: List A (9 units) | ||
| Complete 3 courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Sanitation and Safety | ||
| Introduction to Professional Culinary Arts & Kitchen Operations | ||
| Hospitality Cost Control | ||
| Principles of Hotel Administration | ||
| Hospitality Law | ||
| Food, Beverage & Restaurant Management | ||
| Required Electives: List B (6-8 units) | ||
| Complete at least 2 courses from the following: | 6-8 | |
| Any course from List A not already used. | ||
| Total Units | 18-20 | |
To receive an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) beginning fall 2025. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.