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
COLL 1090: Effective January 2018, COLL 1090 is required for graduation from this program if the admissions eligibility requirement is met (see Office of Admissions for exclusions). If COLL 1090 is not required due to a student's ineligibility, any occupational or occupationally related elective approved by the program advisor should be substituted to meet the minimum program credit hour requirement for graduation (see advisor for approval).
Occupational Electives (6 credits from the list below)