Culinary Arts
61 Credit Associate DegreeProgram Description
The Culinary Arts Associate Degree program is for learners who are passionate about food. If you are interested in becoming a professional cook, chef, baker, pastry chef, institutional cook, kitchen assistant, or other culinary professional, then this program is for you. Learners will have the opportunity to practice and apply skills learned in cooking methods, baking, sanitation, menu planning, nutrition, dining room operations, fine dining, cost control and management. Restaurant professionals work long hours on their feet, multi-task and interact with the customer to provide an excellent dining experience. Learners will hone the skills necessary for developing and creating dishes that are visually appealing and full of flavor. Potential occupations include: Prep Cook, Line Cook, Garde Manger, Sous Chef, Chef, Head Cook, First Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Staff, Banquet Chef, Catering Manager and Baker.
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Apply principles of nutrition
- Demonstrate culinary skills
- Analyze and manage food service financial information
- Plan menus
- Relate food service operations to sustainability
- Apply principles of safety and sanitation in food service operation
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Baker
- Catering Manager
- Banquet Chef
- First Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Staff
- Head Cook
- Chef
- Sous Chef
- Garde-Manger
- Line Cook
- Prep Cook
Courses
The Culinary Arts Associate Degree is a 61 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
View All Detailed Course InformationTransfer Information
The following transfer guides executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions are based on articulation agreements and are a guide to provide an easy way to understand how credits transfer.
| School Name | Degree Name |
|---|---|
| Siena Heights University | Bachelor of Applied Science |
Admissions Process
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