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Restaurant and Catering Management Degree
A college program at Columbia College – Sonora in Restaurant and Catering Management is an area of study in business focused on the delicate blend of hospitality, business acumen, and fine cuisine. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer restaurant and catering management degrees.
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Columbia College – Sonora
Also known as Columbia Junior College
309 E 2nd St, Pomona, CA
Columbia College offers an affordable education which helps to prepare students for their chosen career. It is located in Sonora, California. The school offers Associate in Science Degrees, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science (Occupational Education) Degrees, and Certificates of Achievement. Columbia College also offers many activities that keep students engaged and help them grow.
The college aims to help students prepare for success in life. Columbia College strives to help students become fully engaged in their profession as well as their community. The college seeks to ignite a spirit of professionalism and embrace diversity.
One unique program offered through the college is the High Sierra Institute. This institute provides students with the opportunity to learn about ecology. This institute was founded in 2000 in conjunction with Yosemite Community College District and USDA Forest Service. It is located at Baker Station, a historic California Department of Transportation maintenance station.
Spots are available for 36 students at the High Sierra Institute in the Bunk House and 15 camping spots. Classes are offered on birds of central California, mushrooms and other fungi, decision making in the workplace, natural history and inventory of Sierra Nevada Wildlife.
The school also offers outstanding technical programs in a variety of fields. Programs offered include the Fire Technology Program, Water Resources, Welding, and Geographic Information Services.
Columbia College also offers many courses through distance learning. These courses are engaging and have the same course objectives as traditional instruction. They can be challenging, but offer the flexibility that many students need due to work commitments.
Students Enrolled in the Restaurant and Catering Management Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Columbia Junior College has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than One Year Certificate | 37 |
Less Than Two-Year Award | 5 |
Associate's Degree | 1 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 16 |
Female | 27 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Hispanic | 4 |
White | 38 |
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 Restaurant and Catering Management program at Columbia Junior 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.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, food service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024
Chefs and Head Cooks
Description
Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.9% from 2014 to 2024
Cooks, Private Household
Description
Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Columbia Junior College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Columbia College – Sonora may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Basketball
- Volleyball