Culinary Arts Associate Degree

The culinary arts program emphasizes technical and theoretical knowledge combined with the ractical application of basic food preparation and service techniques, sanitation, equipment use, and safety. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible for ACF certification at the level of Certified Culinarian. The program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Accrediting Commission.

General Core Courses

Course Number
Course Name
Hours

General Core Courses
25

General Core Elective Courses
5

Total core Hours
30



Occupational Courses

Course Number
Course Name
Hours
SCT101 Computer Concepts and Applications 3
CUL100
Professionalism in Culinary Arts
3
CUL110 Food Service Sanitation and Safety 3
CUL112 Principles of Cooking 6
CUL114 American Regional Cuisine 5
CUL116
Food Service Purchasing and Control
3
CUL121
Baking Principles I
5
CUL122
Baking Principles II
5
CUL127
Banquet Preparation and Presentation
4
CUL129
Front of the House Services
3
CUL130 Pantry, Hors d'oeuvres and Canapes 5
CUL132
Garde Manger
5
CUL133
Food Service Leadership and Decision Making
5

OR

MSD103
Leadership and Decision Making
(5)
CUL137
Nutrition and Menu Development
3
CUL215
Contemporary Cuisine I
5
CUL220
Contemporary Cuisine II
5
CUL216
Practicum/Internship ( all courses must be completed)
11

OR

CUL124
Restaurant and Hotel Baking
(6)

AND

CUL224
International Cuisine
(6)


Total Credit Hours

109