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Culinary Arts

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Culinary Arts Track

First Year Course Schedule

First Semester
Course Credit Hours
CUL 100-fund. Of the Culinary Arts Profession OR
CUL 105-Applied Intro to Culinary Arts
2
CUL 125-sanitation and Safety 2
CUL 215-Basic Baking 4
CUL 290-Catering 4
Quantitative Reasoning (MAT 105 or MAT 110
preferred)
3
Total Hours 15
Second Semester
Course Credit Hours
CUL 250-Garde Manager 4
CUL 211-Basic Food Production 4
CUL 230-Basic Nutrition OR
NSF 101-Human Nutrition & Wellness
3
CIT 105-Intro to Computers (Digital Literacy)^ 3
CUL 220-Advanced Baking and Pastry Arts 4
Total Hours 18

Second Year Course Schedule

Third Semester
Course Credit Hours
CUL 240-Meats, Seafood, & Poultry 4
CUL 260-International Cuisine 4
Oral Communications 3
Written Communications 3
Total Hours 14
Fourth Semester
Course Credit Hours
CUL 270-Human Relations Management 3
CUL 280-Cost & Control 3
CUL 298-Culinary Arts Practicum Exp. OR
CUL 299-Culinary Arts Coop. Education Exp.
1-3
Natural Sciences Course 3
Social/Behavioral Course 3
Heritage/Humanities Course 3
Total Hours 16-18

Food & Beverage Management Track

First Year Course Schedule

First Semester
Course Credit Hours
CUL 100-fund. Of the Culinary Arts Profession OR
CUL 105-Applied Intro to Culinary Arts
2
CUL 125-sanitation and Safety 2
CUL 215-Basic Baking 4
CUL 290-Catering 4
Quantitative Reasoning (MAT 105 or MAT 110
preferred)
3
BAS 160-Intro to Business 3
Total Hours 18
Second Semester
Course Credit Hours
CUL 250-Garde Manager 4
CUL 211-Basic Food Production 4
CUL 230-Basic Nutrition OR
NSF 101-Human Nutrition & Wellness
3
CIT 105-Intro to Computers (Digital Literacy)^ 3
CUL 220-Advanced Baking and Pastry Arts 4
BAS 282-Principles of Marketing 3
Total Hours 21

Second Year Course Schedule

Third Semester
Course Credit Hours
CUL 240-Meats, Seafood, & Poultry 4
CUL 260-International Cuisine 4
Oral Communications 3
Written Communications 3
BAS 283-Principles of Management OR
BAS 170-Entrepreneurship
3
Total Hours 17
Fourth Semester
Course Credit Hours
CUL 270-Human Relations Management 3
CUL 280-Cost & Control 3
CUL 298-Culinary Arts Practicum Exp. OR
CUL 299-Culinary Arts Coop. Education Exp.
1-3
Natural Sciences Course 3
Social/Behavioral Course 3
Heritage/Humanities Course 3
Total Hours 16-18

Catering & Personal Chef Track

First Year Course Schedule

First Semester
Course Credit Hours
CUL 100-fund. Of the Culinary Arts Profession OR
CUL 105-Applied Intro to Culinary Arts
2
CUL 125-sanitation and Safety 2
CUL 215-Basic Baking 4
CUL 290-Catering 4
Quantitative Reasoning (MAT 105 or MAT 110
preferred)
3
BAS 160-Intro to Business 3
Total Hours 18
Second Semester
Course Credit Hours
CUL 250-Garde Manager 4
CUL 211-Basic Food Production 4
CUL 230-Basic Nutrition OR
NSF 101-Human Nutrition & Wellness
3
CIT 105-Intro to Computers (Digital Literacy)^ 3
CUL 220-Advanced Baking and Pastry Arts 4
Total Hours 18

Second Year Course Schedule

Third Semester
Course Credit Hours
CUL 240-Meats, Seafood, & Poultry 4
CUL 260-International Cuisine 4
Oral Communications 3
Written Communications 3
BAS 283-Principles of Management 3
Total Hours 17
Fourth Semester
Course Credit Hours
CUL 270-Human Relations Management 3
CUL 280-Cost & Control 3
CUL 298-Culinary Arts Practicum Exp. OR
CUL 299-Culinary Arts Coop. Education Exp.
1-3
Natural Sciences Course 3
Social/Behavioral Course 3
Heritage/Humanities Course 3
Total Hours 16-18

Notes

^Computer/Digital Literacy must be demonstrated either by competency exam or by completing a computer/digital literacy course.

Progression in the Culinary Arts program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of “C” or better in each technical course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or better (on a 4.0 scale).

NOTE: General education and business courses (BAS) must be taken during the summer or prior to the program. The sequencing of these courses may also vary. Please discuss with your advisor.

*All Diploma Options

if a diploma is sought, two of the three following courses may be used for the six (6) hours general education. These courses will not count toward the AAS degree.

  • WPP 200 (3)
  • TEC 200 (3)
  • EFM 100 (3)