Hotel, Restaurant, and Casino Management

Associate of Arts

Program overview

Interested in the excitement of hospitality and entertainment? This associate degree prepares you for entry-level management roles in hotels, restaurants, resorts, and casinos. You’ll gain hands-on experience in operations, customer service, and leadership while developing the problem-solving skills needed to thrive in this fast-paced field. Career opportunities include food and beverage manager, front desk supervisor, casino floor manager, or event coordinator. This program is ideal for students ready to step into the hospitality industry or continue their studies at a university.

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Hotel, Restaurant, and Casino Management

Associate of Arts

Program Units: 35.0 - 132.0 UNITS

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Fall 2026 1st Term – 11.0 - 42.0 UNITS
Hotel, Restaurant, and Casino Management (AA) Required Core Courses
2-8 Units
Major
Hotel, Restaurant, and Casino Management (AA) Required Core Courses
2-8 Units
Major
Hotel, Restaurant, and Casino Management (AA) Required Core Courses
2-8 Units
Major
Hotel, Restaurant, and Casino Management (AA) Required Core Courses
2-8 Units
Major
Local GE Area1A: English Composition
4 Units
General Education
Local GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
3-6 Units
General Education
Spring 2027 2nd Term – 7.0 - 35.0 UNITS
Hotel, Restaurant, and Casino Management (AA) Required Core Courses
2-8 Units
Major
Hotel, Restaurant, and Casino Management (AA) Required Core Courses
2-8 Units
Major
Hotel, Restaurant, and Casino Management (AA) Required Core Courses
2-8 Units
Major
Hotel, Restaurant, and Casino Management (AA) Required Core Courses
2-8 Units
Major
Local GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
3 Units
General Education
Fall 2026 3rd Term – 11.0 - 28.0 UNITS
Hotel, Restaurant, and Casino Management (AA) Required Core Courses
2-8 Units
Major
Hotel, Restaurant, and Casino Management (AA) Required Core Courses
2-8 Units
Major
Local GE Area1B: Critical Thinking; Oral Communication
3 Units
General Education
Local GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities
3-4 Units
General Education
Local GE Area 5: Natural Sciences
3-5 Units
General Education
Spring 2027 4th Term – 6.0 - 27.0 UNITS
Hotel, Restaurant, and Casino Management (AA) Required Core Courses
2-8 Units
Major
Hotel, Restaurant, and Casino Management (AA) Required Core Courses
2-8 Units
Major
Hotel, Restaurant, and Casino Management (AA) Required Core Courses
2-8 Units
Major
Local GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies
3 Units
General Education
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Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $28,000 to over $288,000 with an average salary of $72,000. Education for these associated careers ranges from High School/GED to Doctoral Degree.

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Program Learning Outcomes

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Students will be able to give examples of the correct processes and procedures to manage food service operations based on the guidelines and policies of safety and for safe food systems.
2
Students will be able to apply knowledge and demonstrate proficient ability to handle and operate production kitchen tools and equipment with ease and safety.
3
Students will be able to learn through evaluation to judge the quality in completed food preparation fundamentals, methods, and techniques based on their time efficiency, adequacy, value, procedures, aesthetics, structure, and taste.
4
Students will be able to identify parts, relationships, and organizational principals to the production of cuisine or the relation to.
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Students will be able to recognize specific terms, concepts, and formulas to calculate measurements and conversions.

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Advanced Hospitality Management Certificate of Achievement
Beverage Management Certificate of Achievement
Chef Apprentice Certificate of Achievement
Hospitality Management Associate in Science for Transfer
Introduction to Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement
Introduction to Hospitality Management Certificate of Achievement
Introduction to Hotel Operations Certificate of Achievement
Pastry and Baking Arts Certificate of Achievement
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