Culinary Arts, 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, safety and sanitation, nutrition, and practical applications 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.

Degree Requirements

 

Area I - Language Arts/ Communication

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences

XXXX xxxxSocial/Behavioral Sciences Electives

3

Area III - Natural Sciences / Mathematics

Select one of the following courses.
MATH 1100Quantitative Skills&Reasoning

3

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts

Select one of the following courses.
ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

Program Specific Requirements

 
XXXX xxxxGeneral Core Elective

3

Occupational Courses

 
COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

CUUL 1000Fundamentals of Culinary Arts

4

CUUL 1110Culinary Safety and Sanitation

2

CUUL 1220Baking Principles

5

CUUL 1320Garde Manger

4

CUUL 1129Fundamentals of Restaurant Operations

4

CUUL 2160Contemporary Cuisine

4

CUUL 1370Culinary Nutrition and Menu Development

3

XXXX xxxxCulinary / Hospitality Related Electives (6)

6

Cooking Option

CUUL 1120Principles of Cooking

6

Practicum or Advanced CUL Coursework

CUUL 2130Culinary Practicum

6

Advanced Baking and International Cuisine

CUUL 2140Advanced Baking and International Cuisine

6

or

CUUL 2142International Cuisine

3

and

CUUL 2144Advanced Baking

3

Select one of the following courses.
MGMT 1115Leadership

3

CUUL 2190Principles in Culinary Leadership

3

Total Credit Hours: 65