
Objective:
The certificate is a two-semester program, which trains students as professional chefs.
Certificate Requirements:
Certificate students must test out of READ 099, into ENGL 101, and into MATH 099 as documented by ACT, placement test, or course completion.
Specific Requirements:
Students pursuing the Culinary Arts certificate program must have earned a high school diploma or GED and must meet all other college admission requirements. Students must have completed first semester courses with a grade of "C" or higher before entering second semester courses. First semester courses are offered during the fall semester only; students must enroll in all five courses concurrently. Second semester courses are offered during the spring semester only; student must enroll in all courses concurrently.
The Culinary Arts program is offered only in the afternoon and evenings. Students must be available for lecture and lab instruction Monday-Friday, 12:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. In addition to tuition, additional course fees apply.
| Required courses for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Culinary Arts: | ||
| FRESHMAN YEAR | ||
| First Semester | Hours | |
| CULA 100: | Sanitation | 3 |
| CULA 110: | Nutrition | 3 |
| CULA 115: | Mathematics for Culinary Arts | 2 |
| CULA 120: | Food Preparation Principles | 8 |
| CULA 130: | The Hospitality Industry | 1 |
| 17 | ||
| Second Semester | Hours | |
| *CULA 140: | Food Preparation Fundamentals | 7 |
| *CULA 150: | Menu Preparation | 3 |
| *CULA 160: | Dining Room Service | 1 |
| *CULA 170: | Supervisory Management | 3 |
| *CULA 180: | Culinary Arts Externship | 2 |
| 16 | ||
| Total credit hours | 33 | |
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*Students must meet prerequisites before taking this course. |
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