Hospitality and Culinary Arts
Associate in Applied Science
School: Business and Professional Studies
Dean: George Repic, george.repic@sunyrockland.edu
Program Director: Chris Spezial, chris.spezial@sunyrockland.edu
Support Staff: Jeremy Cordock
Main Campus Location: Academic II, Room 2314, Phone: 845-574-4731
Nyack Location: RCC Culinary Arts Center, 70 Main Street, 845-875-7572
Degrees Offered:
Program Description:
The degree program prepares students for direct employment in the hospitality and culinary arts industry. From cooking to baking to hospitality, the program will prepare students for a career providing nourishment and comfort to others. Students receive the real-world ready opportunity to master their skills through small class instruction with dedicated faculty with industry experience. Internship opportunities with many local partners provide hand-on skills in the food, drink and service industry.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Illustrate a variety of practical skills required for the hospitality industry
- Apply research skills needed in the hospitality industry
- Apply management skills needed for the hospitality industry
- Apply knowledge and decision making skills associated with problem solving, creative and critical thinking within the field of hospitality
- Demonstrate effective leadership and team work skills required for a career in the hospitality industry