Culinary Arts Degree Program
CA43 - 201216
Program Description
The Culinary Arts Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 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, safety and sanitation, nutrition, and practical applications 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.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length & Availability
6 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall Campus
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
General Education Core – Total of 15 Hours
Area I – Language Arts/Communications – Choose 3 Hours
Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences – Choose 3 Hours
Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics – Choose 3 Hours
Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts – Choose 3 Hours
General Education Core Elective – Choose 3 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 44 Hours
Cooking Option (6)
Occupational-Related Electives – Total of 6 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 65
Graduation Plan
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
| Area III General Education Core | 3 |
| ENGL 1101 | Composition & Rhetoric | 3 |
| CUUL 1000 | Fundamentals of Culinary Arts | 4 |
| CUUL 1110 | Culinary Safety & Sanitation | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
ENGL 1101 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor
Semester Two
| COMP 1000 | Intro to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| CUUL 1120 | Principles of Cooking | 6 |
| Area II General Education Core | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Semester Three
Semester Four
| Area IV General Education Core | 3 |
| CUUL 2160 | Contemporary Cuisine | 4 |
| CUUL 1370 | Culinary Nutrition/Menu Devt | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Semester Five
| General Education Core Electives | 3 |
| Occupational Related Electives | 6 |
Choose One:
Semester Six
Apply for Graduation
Choose One:
Total Credit Hours: 65
*Regular Admission means that a student has met all admissions requirements and that the student does not require any learning support classes.
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.