Culinary Arts Associate Degree

Program Description:   The Culinary Arts Degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for the culinary profession.  Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  The program emphasizes a combination of culinary theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.  Program graduates receive a Culinary Arts Degree.  Graduates who are current practitioners will  benefit through enhancement of career potential.  Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the culinary field as cooks, bakers, or caterers/culinary managers.


Admission Requirements:

Minimum Required Age:
16
High School Diploma or GED Required:
Yes

Minimum Test Scores: [COMPASS]

Reading:
79
English:
62
Mathematics:
n/a
Algebra
37


General Core Courses

Course Number
Course Name
Hours
AREA I: ENGL1101 Composition and Rhetoric   3
AREA II: Select Any Area II Course 3
AREA III: Select MATH 1100, MATH 1101 or MATH 1111      3
AREA IV: Select Any Area IV Course 3
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General Core Elective – Select one    
3

Total Core Hours:
15

Occupational Courses
Course Number   Course Name   Hours
 COMP1000  Introduction to Computers
3
 CUUL1000  Fundamentals of Culinary Arts
4
 CUUL1110  Culinary Safety and Sanitation
4
 CUUL1120  Principles of Cooking
4
 CUUL1220  Baking Principles
4
 CUUL1320  Garde Manger
4
 CUUL1129  Fundamentals of Restaurant Operations
4
 CUUL2130  Culinary Practicum and Leadership
6
   OR  
 CUUL2140  Advanced Baking and International Cuisine
6
 CUUL1370  Culinary Nutrition and Menu Development
4
 CUUL2160  Contemporary Cuisine
4
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 Culinary/Hospitality Related Elective
3
XXXXxxxx  Culinary/Hospitality Related Elective
3
Total Credit Hours:                                                                                                         62

Program Length:    4 Semesters