Culinary Arts, Associate of Applied Science

The Culinary Arts, Associate in Applied Science degree will prepare students for entry into the culinary field and enable incumbent workers to enhance their skills within their current position, or prepare for increased responsibilities. Students will receive a strong foundation in the many facets and professional settings of food service from culinary basics to food preparation and cooking techniques, baking, nutrition, safety and sanitation, cost controls and front of house management. Graduates will be prepared for employment in the culinary industry at above entry level. 

A minimum of 61 credits is required.

Requirements

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO103Human Nutrition & Health

3

Science Technology Intensive

CLN101Introduction to Culinary Arts

3

CLN102Applied Culinary Techniques I

4

CLN107Introduction to Bake Shop

3

CLN202Applied Culinary Techniques II

4

CLN204Restaurant Operations

4

CLN206Banquet Operations

4

CLN207Food & Beverage Cost Control

3

CLN208Pastry Techniques

3

CLN212Garde Manger and Charcuterie

3

CLN213International Cuisine

3

CLN250Culinary Internship

3

Written Communication Intensive

CLN251Culinary Internship II

3

ENG101English Composition I

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

Behavioral Science ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Humanities ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Humanities ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Math ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Elective Advice: 
Humanities Elective: See an Advisor

Courses with Prerequisites: CLN106, CLN108, CLN204, CLN206, CLN250, ENG102, MAT122

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Culinary Arts, Associate in Applied Science

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Year 1 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CLN101Introduction to Culinary Arts

3

CLN102Applied Culinary Techniques I

4

CLN107Introduction to Bake Shop

3

ENG101English Composition I

3

Year 1 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO103Human Nutrition & Health

3

Science Technology Intensive

CLN202Applied Culinary Techniques II

4

CLN208Pastry Techniques

3

CLN250Culinary Internship

3

Written Communication Intensive

Humanities ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Year 2 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CLN204Restaurant Operations

4

CLN212Garde Manger and Charcuterie

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

Behavioral Science ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Math ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Year 2 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CLN206Banquet Operations

4

CLN207Food & Beverage Cost Control

3

CLN213International Cuisine

3

CLN251Culinary Internship II

3

Humanities ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Total Credit Hours: 61