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2024-2025 Academic 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.

Curriculum Outline

Basic Skills Courses, 8 credits

ENGL 1010FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I

3

MATH 1012FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS

3

EMPL 1000INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2

Occupational Courses, 44 credits

COLL 1060INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE AND 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 1370NUTRITIONAL FOOD AND MENU MGMT

3

CUUL 2160CONTEMPORARY CUISINE

4

CUUL 2190PRINCIPLES OF CULINARY LEADERSHIP

3

 

CUUL 2130CULINARY PRACTICUM

6

OR

CUUL 2140ADVANCED BAKING AND INTERNATIONAL CUISINE

6

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.

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.

Augusta Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Culinary Arts

AWARD: Diploma

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

COLL 1060INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE AND COMPUTERS

3

CUUL 1000FUNDAMENTALS OF CULINARY ARTS

4

CUUL 1110CULINARY SAFETY AND SANITATION

2

CUUL 1120PRINCIPLES OF COOKING

6

Year 1 Spring Semester

CUUL 1129FUNDAMENTALS OF RESTAURANT OPERATIONS

4

CUUL 1220BAKING PRINCIPLES

5

CUUL 1320GARDE MANGER

4

Year 1 Summer Semester

CUUL 1370NUTRITIONAL FOOD AND MENU MGMT

3

CUUL 2160CONTEMPORARY CUISINE

4

EMPL 1000INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2

MATH 1012FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS

3

Year 2 Fall Semester

ENGL 1010FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I

3

CUUL 2190PRINCIPLES OF CULINARY LEADERSHIP

3

 

CUUL 2130CULINARY PRACTICUM

6

OR

CUUL 2140ADVANCED BAKING AND INTERNATIONAL CUISINE

6