Culinary Arts AAS
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Program Description
Students gain real-world experience in professional kitchen settings and develop competencies in menu planning, cost control, and customer service. The curriculum also includes general education courses to enhance communication, critical thinking, and business acumen.
Graduates of the program are prepared for entry-level to mid-level positions in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and other food service establishments, or to continue their education in hospitality or culinary management.
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Program Requirements
First Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
CHEF 1301 | Basic Culinary Skills | 3 |
CHEF 1305 | Sanitation and Safety | 3 |
CHEF 1310 | Basic Baking | 3 |
ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
Sub-Total Credits | 15 | |
Second Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
CHEF 1341 | Basic Food Preparation | 3 |
CHEF 1345 | Garde Manger | 3 |
CHEF 2301 | Intermediate Culinary Skills | 3 |
BMGT 1327 | Principles of Management | 3 |
SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Sub-Total Credits | 15 | |
Third Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
CHEF 2343 | Advanced Food Preparation | 3 |
CHEF 2347 | Advanced Baking and Pastry | 3 |
CHEF 2380 | Cooperative Education - Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 3 |
ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
Sub-Total Credits | 15 | |
Fourth Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
CHEF 2331 | Catering and Banquet Service | 3 |
CHEF 2335 | Nutrition for Food Service | 3 |
CHEF 2381 | Cooperative Education - Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 3 |
MRKG 1311 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
HIST 1301 | United States History I | 3 |
Sub-Total Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 60 | |