Culinary Arts

Associate of Applied Science Degree
CA43

Program Description
The culinary arts degree prepares students for employment in the culinary field. The program emphasizes technical and theoretical knowledge combined with the practical applications of cooking, baking, serving, and management skills. The associate of applied science degree program includes culinary arts courses and college-level general education courses. The program also helps prepare students for the National Restaurant Association Servsafe Sanitation Certification. This program is only offered full-time, during the day. (Program Length: 4- 5 Semesters Minimum)

Note: Technical courses in this program may be subject to a livework/supply reimbursement charge. Students are also required to purchase Chef's uniform, dining room uniform, textbooks and tools to include knives. Students should be able to lift 40 lbs, stand for extended periods of time and withstand temperature changes. *MATH 1012, is a pre/corequisite to CUUL 1000, fundamentals of culinary arts, and should be completed before or at the same time as CUUL 1000. Students that are planning on completing the culinary arts degree are advised to take MATH 1111, college algebra since this course meets the math requirement for the degree program. Students who have tested into MATH 0098 or MATH 0099 will be able to register for CUUL 1000.

Employment Opportunities
Entry-level management positions, kitchen manager, sous chef

CURRICULUM

Elective: To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in General Core Courses, an additional 3 semester credit hours must be taken from Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV.

Elective(s)
Elective choices include HRTM 1201, HRTM 1210, HRTM 1150, HRTM 1160, or HRTM 1100.