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Spring Semester 2018 Catalog

Culinary Arts Diploma

Overview

Offered at the Augusta campus

Entrance Dates: Fall and Spring
Length of Program: Four Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 52

Program Description: The Culinary Arts program is a sequence of courses that prepare students for the culinary profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and the skills for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of culinary theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Culinary Arts Diploma. 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, caters, or culinary managers. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.

Employment Opportunities: Program graduates are prepared for entry-level jobs as cooks, bakers, and managers. Through the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute, program graduates are eligible to become certified cooks/bakers after one year of approved work experience.

Upon completion of the program of study, the student is qualified to work in a food preparation, production, or service area in a variety of food service establishments.

Gainful Employment

Curriculum Outline

Basic Skills Courses, 8+ credits

ENGL 1010FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I

3

MATH 1012FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS

3

 

EMPL 1000INTERPERSONAL REL & PROF DEV

2

OR

PSYC 1010BASIC PSYCHOLOGY

3

Occupational Courses, 44 credits

CUUL 1000FUNDAMENTALS OF CULINARY ARTS

4

CUUL 1110Culinary Safety and Sanitation

2

CUUL 1120PRINCIPLES OF COOKING

4

CUUL 1129FUND/RESTAURANT OPERATIONS

4

CUUL 1220BAKING PRINCIPLES

4

CUUL 1320GARDE MANGER

4

CUUL 1370NUTRITIONAL FOOD & MENU MGT

3

CUUL 2130CULINARY PRACTICUM/LEADERSHIP

6

 

MGMT 1115LEADERSHIP

3

OR

CUUL 2190PRIN OF CULINARY LEADERSHIP

3

 

CUUL 2160CONTEMPORARY CUISINE

4

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

Notes:

  • Culinary Arts students must submit a health card prior to registration for lab/internship courses and provide documentation concerning their ability to lift up to fifty pounds. Academic advisors will provide information to students concerning application procedures for health cards.