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.)
Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.
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 requirement includes completion of a total of 65 hours in the above areas.
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 |
| CHEF 1000 | Fundamentals of Culinary Arts | 3 |
| CHEF 1110 | Culinary Safety & Sanitation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
ENGL 1101 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor
Semester Two
| COMP 1000 | Intro to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| CHEF 1120 | Principles of Cooking | 6 |
| Area II General Education Core | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Semester Three
CUUL 1220, CUUL 1320 and CUUL 1129 - Pre-Req: CUUL 1120 or both CUUL 1122+1124
Semester Four
| Area IV General Education Core | 3 |
| CHEF 2030 | Contemporary Cuisine | 4 |
| CHEF 1510 | Menu Development | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
CUUL 2160 - Pre-Req: CUUL 1220 + CUUL 1320
CUUL 1370 - Pre-Req: CUUL 1120 or both CUUL 1122+1124
Semester Five
| General Education Core Electives | 3 |
| Occupational Related Electives | 6 |
Choose One:
| Or | |
| MGMT 1115 | Leadership | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Semester Six
Apply for Graduation
Choose One:
CUUL 2130 and CUUL 2140 - Pre-Req: CUUL 1220 + CUUL 1320
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.