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Career Studies Certificate
Central Virginia Community College
Program Details
CSC in Hospitality Management
Career Studies CertificateCSC in Hospitality Management
Central Virginia Community College
This program is designed for the student who desires a basic understanding of hospitality management. Upon completion of the program, the student may seek a career as an entry-level employee in the hospitality field including hotels, country clubs, restaurants, and convention operations.
Program Overview & Guidance

Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Adherence to the guided pathway ensures completion of the program in a timely manner
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
| Doing More With Your Degree | |
| Program Successes & Highlights | This program offers students skills and instruction that will ready them for an entry level position in the foodservice industry. |
Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
- Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
- View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | For students transferring to CVCC with an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, SDV 100 credit is awarded. Additional coursework will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Transfer credit will be awarded for equivalent coursework from regionally accredited institutions for which the student earned a grade of C or higher. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | For students transferring to CVCC with an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, SDV 100 credit is awarded. Additional coursework will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Transfer credit will be awarded for equivalent coursework from regionally accredited institutions for which the student earned a grade of C or higher. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | CVCC awards credit for qualifying scores in AP, CLEP, DANTES, and institutional challenge exams. Credit may also be granted for military service and formal learning experiences. |
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College Level Information

Number of Transfer Students
150
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Students are drawn to CVCC’s affordable tuition rates, convenient locations (Lynchburg, Amherst, Appomattox, and Bedford), small classes, and a variety of online and on-campus course offerings. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | The catalog used to determine graduation requirements is the one in effect at the time of the initial program placement into the plan from which they are graduating or any subsequent catalog of their choice. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/ |
Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts | Associate | Associates of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts - Baking Major | Associate | Associates of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts- Restaurant Management | Associate | Associates of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management (Food Service Management) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management (Event Planning) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts Degree | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| James Madison University | Bachelor of Science, Major in Hospitality Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Richard Bland College | Associate of Science-Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | Online, In-Person |
| Bridgewater College | Business Administration Major - BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Averett University | Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Averett University | Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Randolph-Macon College | Business - Finance (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Business - Management (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Business - Marketing (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BSB in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Event & Experience Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Business in Hospitality and Tourism Management | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BSB in Hospitality and Tourism Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Business in Hospitality and Tourism Management | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Management Degree Hospitality Management Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-9072.00 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9179.01 | Fitness and Wellness Coordinators | Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9051.00 | Food Service Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9081.00 | Lodging Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9179.00 | Personal Service Managers, All Other | All personal service managers not listed separately. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9179.02 | Spa Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of a spa facility. Coordinate programs, schedule and direct staff, and oversee financial activities. | Management Occupations |
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