# HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (Associate in Science for Transfer)

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Hospitality

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The Associate in Science in Hospitality Management for Transfer degree prepares students for success in a baccalaureate degree in Hospitality Management with the lower-division coursework required to transfer into the CSU system. Students learn about the hospitality field and once earning a bachelor's degree they can expect to find entry level management employment in the restaurant, lodging, food service, and gaming industries. Employment opportunities also exist within theme parks, recreation industries such as state and national parks, golf clubs, and wineries.

The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system in a similar major, although not necessarily to a specific campus.

Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors. Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program.

The Associate in Science in Hospitality Management for Transfer degree requires:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

(3) Earn a “C” or better grade in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Apply knowledge and skills imperative to achieve and exceed guest satisfaction.
2.  Demonstrate leadership and teamwork to achieve common goals.
3.  Apply knowledge and skills associated with problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making.
4.  Demonstrate one’s self in a professional and ethical manner.
5.  Demonstrate effective communication skills, including both written and verbal.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core (3 units)** | | 3 |
| HOSP 200 | INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY | 3 |
| **List A (Select 8-9 units or 3 courses from the following)** | | 8-9 |
| CUL 210 | CULINARY ARTS FUNDAMENTALS I | 3 |
| CUL 215 | FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION | 2 |
| ECON C2001 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| HOSP 230 | INTRODUCTION TO FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HOSP 250 | INTRODUCTION TO HOTEL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HOSP 270 | HOSPITALITY COST CONTROL | 3 |
| **List B (Select 8 units or 2 courses from the following)** | | 8 |
| ACCT 201A | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| BUS 218 | BUSINESS LAW | 4 |
| STAT C1000 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS | 4 |
| **Total** | | **19-20** |