Culinary Arts CA43, Associate of Applied Science

Program Description

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 application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates will 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.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Required Age 16
High School Diploma or GED Required Yes
Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Accuplacer) English Reading Math Algebra
70 64 N/A 57

Location(s)

Golden Isles (High School Admission only)

General Education Core (Required minimum: 15 Semester hrs)

Area I - Language Arts/Communications (3 hrs)

Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs)

Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 hrs)

Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts (3 hrs)

Specific General Education Core Electives (3 hrs)

One additional course from Area I, II, III, or IV

For a complete listing of General Education courses and electives select the following link: General Education Courses.

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computers

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 & Menu Development

3

CUUL 2160Contemporary Cuisine

4

Culinary/Hospitality Related Electives

6

Select one of the following:

CUUL 2140Advanced Baking & International Cuisine

6

CUUL 2130Culinary Practicum & Leadership

6

Select one of the following:

CUUL 2190Principles of Culinary Leadshp

3

MGMT 1115Leadership

3

Total Credit Hours: 65