Culinary Arts Associate of Applied Science Degree CA43

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.

Culinary Arts Degree (CA43)
Graduation Rate AY2023 60.5%
Placement Rate AY2022 100%
ACF Certification Rate 0%

Minimum Test Scores:

Next Gen. ACCUPLACER

Reading: 236
Writing: 249
QRAS:
(Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics)
245

Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

General Education Core (Required Minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours)

Area I – Language Arts/Communication (ENGL 1101 is required)

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences - Select one

ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3

ECON 2105Macroeconomics

3

ECON 2106Microeconomics

3

HIST 1111World History I

3

HIST 1112World History II

3

HIST 2111U.S. History I

3

HIST 2112U.S. History II

3

POLS 1101American Government

3

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics – Select one

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills/Reasoning

3

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

MATH 1103: 201614

Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts - Select one

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

ENGL 2110World Literature

3

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

ENGL 2310English Literature from the Beginnings to 1700

3

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

THEA 1101Theater Appreciation

3

Program - Specific Requirements - Select one

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General Core Elective

3

ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3

SPCH 1101Public Speaking

3

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Occupational Courses

COLL 1010College and Career Success Skills

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 Restaurant Operat

4

CUUL 1370Culinary Nutrition/Menu Devel

3

CUUL 2160Contemporary Cuisine

4

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Culinary/Hospitality Related Elective

6

Required Courses: Select one

CUUL 2190Principles- Culinary Leadership

3

MGMT 1115Leadership

3

Select 6 Credit Hours from the following Courses

CUUL 2130Culinary Practicum

6

CUUL 2140AdvBaking/InternationalCuisine

6

CUUL 2142International Cuisine 4500

3

CUUL 2144Advanced Baking 4500

3

Minimum Length of Program: 4 Term(s)

Total Credit Hours: 65