2023-2024 Catalog

Culinary Arts Degree (CA43) Associate of Applied Science Degree

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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.

Entrance Dates:

Beginning of any semester. Fall semester for occupational courses.

General Education Core (15 Credit Hours)

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

XXXX xxxxHumanities/Fine Arts Elective

3

XXXX xxxxSocial/Behavioral Sciences Elective

3

 

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

OR

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

OR

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

 

XXXX xxxxGeneral Education Core Elective

3

Occupational Curriculum (50 Credit Hours)

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

CUUL 1000Fundamentals of Culinary Arts

4

CUUL 1110Culinary Safety and Sanitation

2

CUUL 1120Principles of Cooking

6

CUUL 1220Baking Principles

5

CUUL 1320Garde Manger

4

CUUL 1129Fundamentals of Restaurant Operations

4

CUUL 1370Culinary Nutrition and Menu Development

3

CUUL 2160Contemporary Cuisine

4

 

CUUL 2190Principles of Culinary Leaders

3

OR

MGMT 1115Leadership

3

 

CUUL 2130Culinary Practicum

6

OR

CUUL 2140Advanced Baking and International Cuisine

6

OR

CUUL 2142International Cuisine

3

AND

CUUL 2144Advanced Baking

3

 

CUUL xxxxCulinary/Hospitality Related Elective (see advisor for recommended list)

6

Total Credit Hours: 65 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation