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Hotel and Hospitality Management Degree

The hotel and hospitality management program at Chaffey College prepares students for a career in lodging, resort, restaurant, casino, or resort management, as well as a cruise director, concierge, or travel agent. The program focuses on managing operations and facilities that provide lodging services to the traveling public. Program courses include: hospitality industry principles, hotel facilities design and planning, industry law, personnel management and labor relations, marketing and sales, convention and event management, and front desk operations. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer hotel and hospitality management degrees.

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Chaffey College

25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA

Chaffey College is a two-year public community college located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, near Los Angeles in Southern California.  The college district serves the inland empire of Western San Bernardino County. The cities served include Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland, among others.

Chaffey College offers academic and occupational programs to the local community via its three campuses and online education program. Many students follow a core curriculum that allows them to transfer to four-year universities to complete a bachelor's degree. Chaffey College has been recognized for its outstanding vocational and technology programs, which include nursing, automotive technology, hotel and food service, and aeronautics, among others.

History

Chaffey College was founded in 1883 as a private college. The college was established by brothers George and William Chaffey as the Chaffey College School of Agriculture. Their aim was to establish a local college that would bring quality education to the citrus growing families of the Upland and Ontario areas. In 1916, it was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and began receiving public funding.

From the early days, Chaffey College was known for its fine athletics department. Chaffey beat USC for the first championship of intercollegiate football in Southern California in 1893.

In 1970, the Board of Trustees became the Chaffey Community College District. In 1990, the college opened its first educational center in the community, in Ontario. A second educational center opened in Fontana in 1999. In 2000, The Chaffey College Chino Center was opened. Its Chino Information Technology Center opened in 2002. In 2007, the college opened its Ralph M. Lewis Center.

Academics

The academic calendar for Chaffey College follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters. The fall semester begins in mid-August and runs to mid-December. The spring semester begins in mid-January and runs to mid-May.

Colleges and Schools

  • School of Business and Applied Technology
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Language Arts
  • School of Mathematics and Science
  • School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • School of Visual, Performing and Communication Arts
  • School of Instructional Support

Student Life

Student resources at Chaffey College include online services, CalWORKS, a child development center, counseling center, disability programs and services, distance education, study abroad program, a global career center, student jobs services, honors program, student health services, veteran services, a writing center, and more

Students at Chaffey College are encouraged to pursue activities beyond the classroom to enrich their college experience. Student organizations on campus include everything from an Anime Club and the Associate Press to a Ceramics Club, Glee Club and Philosophy Club.

There is no on-campus housing available, but there is a housing directory that provides information on how to find a variety of rentals and housing options near the campuses.

Traditions

The traditional school colors for Chaffey College are red, white and black. The school mascot is the panther, and the athletic teams are nicknamed the Chaffey College "Panthers."

Athletics

The Chaffey College "Panthers" athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Water Polo 

Women's Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its primary campus in Rancho Cucamonga, Chaffey College has two satellite campuses: The Chaffey College Chino Campus in Chino, California and the Chino Campus at College Park. These campuses include the Chaffey College Chino Education Center and the Robert Pile Chaffey College Chino Information Technology Center.

Community Life

The Chaffey College Foundation was established in 1987 to support Chaffey's leadership and raise the funds necessary for student enrichment and a stronger college community.

Students Enrolled in the Hotel and Hospitality Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Chaffey College has offered the following programs for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate0
Less Than Two-Year Award17
Associate's Degree12

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male7
Female22

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian2
Black3
Hispanic13
White9
Non Resident Alien2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Hotel and Hospitality Management program at Chaffey College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Food Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

Lodging Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, lodging managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 130
    • Average Hourly Rate: $39.13
    • Average Annual Salary: $81400
  • San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 400
    • Average Hourly Rate: $37.57
    • Average Annual Salary: $78140

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Chaffey College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Chaffey College may offer services like:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Helping students find work after graduation
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo