Student Catalog 2018-2019

Culinary Arts Diploma (CA44)

The Culinary Arts diploma 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 will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the culinary field as cooks, bakers, or caterers/culinary managers.

Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 52 credit hours

Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

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).
COLL 1090First Class Student Seminar

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 and Menu Development

3

 

CUUL 2130Culinary Practicum

6

-or-

CUUL 2140Advanced Baking and International Cuisine

6

 

CUUL 2160Contemporary Cuisine

4

 

CUUL 2190Principles of Culinary Leadership

3

-or-

MGMT 1115Leadership

3