Student Catalog and Handbook 2024-2025

Culinary Arts AAS Degree (CA43)

The Culinary Arts associate 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.

Career Opportunities

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.

Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 65 credit hours

Curriculum

All Associate of Applied Science Degrees require a minimum 15 credit hours of general education courses using the curriculum structure outlined in the beginning of this degree program section. All course prerequisites must be met. Please see Associate Degree General Education Requirement Section for Area I, Area II, Area III, and Area IV requirements.

General Core Courses

Area I requirements (minimum 3 hours; must include ENGL 1101)

Area II requirements (minimum 3 hours)

Area III requirements (minimum 3 hours; must include MATH 1101 or MATH 1111)

Area IV requirements (minimum 3 hours)

Additional 3 hours from Area I, II, III, or IV

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

CUUL 1000Fundamentals of Culinary Arts

4

CUUL 1110Culinary Safety and Sanitation

2

CUUL 1120Principles of Cooking

6

CUUL 1129Fundamentals of Restaurant Operations

4

CUUL 1220Baking Principles

5

CUUL 1320Garde Manger

4

CUUL 1370Culinary Nutrition and Menu Development

3

 

CUUL 2130Culinary Practicum

6

-or-

CUUL 2140Advanced Baking and International Cuisine

6

 

CUUL 2160Contemporary Cuisine

4

 

CUUL 2190Principles of Culinary Leadership

3

-or-

MGMT 1115Leadership

3

Occupational Electives (6 credits from the list below)

CUUL 1400Basic Nutrition

3

CUUL 1420Marketing and Customer Service

3

CUUL 1450Food Service Manager in Training I

3

CUUL 1460Food Service Manager in Training II

3