Hospitality Management, Associate in Science for Transfer
The Associate in Science in Hospitality Management for Transfer degree program prepares students for transfer to the CSU system for advanced study to pursue a baccalaureate degree. This program is designed to provide students with a foundation of knowledge to help them become successful leaders within the hospitality industry. The program is also a direct link to the Sustainable Hospitality Management bachelor’s degree at CSUMB. Students must complete the Associate Degree for Transfer requirements to earn the AS-T degree.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Accurately assess knowledge, skills, and abilities in relationship to their educational, career, and/or personal goals.
- Apply critical thinking skills to hospitality-related scenarios.
- Apply knowledge of hospitality and sustainable business to the creation and achievement of a successful career in the hospitality field.
Associate in Science for Transfer Degree Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| HOSP 51 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 1 | 3 |
| LIST A | ||
| Select three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Principles of Economics: Micro | ||
| Culinary Foundations I 1 | ||
| Introduction to Food and Beverage Management 1 | ||
| Sanitation, Safety, Equipment 1 | ||
| Hospitality Cost Control 1 | ||
| LIST B | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 6-8 | |
Any List A course not already selected | ||
| Financial Accounting | ||
| Business Law | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
or PSYC/SOCI 19 | Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences | |
| TOTAL MAJOR UNITS | 18-20 | |
| Additional Requirements | 40-42 | |
| Complete Cal-GETC pattern and electives, if needed, for a total of 60 transferable units. | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Does not transfer to UC.
Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested 2-Year Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics or Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences or Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences | 4 |
| HOSP 51 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 3B (US-1 Course Recommended) | 3 | |
| Elective (LIBR 50 or COUN 10 Recommended) | 1 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ECON 4 | Principles of Economics: Micro | 3 |
| Major List A | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 6 | 3 | |
| Electives (ECON 2 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| BUSI 3A or BUSI 4 | Financial Accounting or Business Law | 3-4 |
| Cal-GETC Area 5A and 5C | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 4 (US-2 & US-3 Course Recommended) | 3 | |
| Electives (CSU/UC Transferable) | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major List A | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 5B | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 3A | 3 | |
| Electives (CSU/UC Transferable) | 3-4 | |
| Electives (CSU/UC Transferable) | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
MPC transfer programs are designed to enable students to complete lower-division requirements in preparation for transfer to a baccalaureate-granting institution.
The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, codified in California Education Code sections 66746-66749) guarantees admission to California State University (CSU) system for any community college student who earns an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), although not to a particular campus or major. Upon transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T), students will be required to complete no more than 60 upper-division units to earn a bachelor’s degree in a same or similar major (unless designated as a “high-unit” major).
The following Associate Degree for Transfer requirements must be completed to earn the AA-T or AS-T degree:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units;
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework (while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA);
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units as detailed in the Major Requirements;
- Completion of all courses in the major with a grade of C or better (or a “P” if the course is taken on a “Pass/No Pass” basis);
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.
All students should consult with a Counselor to discuss transfer pathways and specific university admission requirements. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling services provided by MPC and to connect with a Counselor.
MPC “Ready to Work” Career Education programs offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills needed for employment and job advancement.
All students should consult with a Counselor to discuss career pathways, for support with career exploration and planning, and to create a personalized education plan to help them meet their academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling services provided by MPC and to connect with a Counselor.
Additional resources are available through MPC’s Career & Transfer Resource Center (CTRC). The CTRC offers career resources, workshops, guidance and referrals. Visit the CTRC for support finding online career information and other resources to explore majors, occupations, and employment information.