Restaurant, Associate in Science Degree
Financial Aid Eligible
Banner Code: 1_AS_FMCR
Control Number: 08664
Students completing this degree are qualified to manage food service operations in commercial establishments, such as restaurants and hotels. Restaurant management is an attractive profession which has been described a number of ways by those who are active in it, including such accolades as glamorous, well-paying, creative, challenging, and filled with excitement. One employment estimate shows a need for more than 250,000 additional employees annually. The future of restaurant management holds promise for individuals willing to devote their talents to this lively career.
Program Outcomes
- Prepare students for entry-level employment as competent Food Service supervisors and meet the needs of the local hospitality/food-service industry.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements
- UNIT REQUIREMENT - 60 UNITS, with at least a 2.0 grade point average. At least 12 of the units must be earned at OCC, with a minimum of one course taken for a letter grade. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the program must be completed at OCC. A student must be enrolled at the time of application for graduation. Units earned at an accredited college or university on a credit/no credit basis will be counted toward the degree requirements of the college, to a maximum of 15 units.
- MAJOR REQUIREMENT - Complete the AA or AS major requirements as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog.
- MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT - Demonstrate competence in mathematics by either obtaining a satisfactory grade (grade of “C” or better or“pass”) in a mathematics course at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra as demonstrated by prior coursework, or by demonstrating competency that is comparable through the completion of a college-level math course that has Intermediate Algebra as a prerequisite: Psychology A160 or Math A100 or higher, with the exception of Math A220.
- GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - Students may choose to complete Option 1 (OCC AA GE), Option 1 (OCC AS GE), Option 2 (CSU GE), or Option 3 (IGETC) to satisfy the general education requirement. See the General Education Patterns section of this catalog for more information.
Recommended Preparation
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIS A100 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
Required Prerequisites
Restaurant Supervision Certificate of Achievement
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| FSM A100 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| FSM A150 | Principles of Quantity Food Preparation | 4 |
| FSM A160 | Sanitation and Safety | 3 |
| FSM A190 | Dining Room Service | 2 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FSM A151 | Food Production Management | 2 |
| FSM A210 | Dining Room Management | 3 |
| FSM A240 | Food Service Math/Accounting | 4 |
| FSM A260 | Supervision and Training Techniques | 3 |
| FSM A283 | Directed Practice in Food Service Management 1 | 2 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 26 | |
Subtotal 26
| Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 | Units | |
| FN A140 or FN A170 | Introduction to Nutrition Concepts or Nutrition | 2-3 |
| FSM A250 | Menu Planning and Purchasing | 3 |
| FSM A275 | Bar Management | 2 |
| FSM A286 | Directed Practice in Food Service Management | 2 |
| HTT A285 | Hospitality Operations | 3 |
| Units | 12-13 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| FSM A284 | Catering | 3 |
| FSM A285 | Restaurant Management | 3 |
| PSYC A100 or PSYC A100H | Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Psychology Honors | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Total Units | 21-22 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Program Major Units | 47-48 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Total Degree Units | 62-63 |
Restaurant AS Suggested Electives
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIS A090 | Beginning Computer Keyboarding 1 | 1.5 |
| EMS A100 | Emergency Medical Responder | 4 |
| KIN A203 | First Aid and CPR | 2 |