Culinary Arts Diploma

CA44

Availability: Mountain View Campus

Program Purpose : The Culinary Arts diploma program prepares students for the culinary profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills. 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. Those entering the culinary arts field will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities as cooks, bakers, or caterers/culinary managers.

Requirements for all Culinary Classes : Completed medical release form is required. Full culinary uniform and knife kit are required.

Diploma Requirements

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I

Language Arts/Communication

ENGL 1010

Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
	or
PSYC 1010	Basic Psychology	3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH 1012

Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000	Introduction to Computers	3
CUUL 1000	Fundamentals of Culinary Arts	4
CUUL 1110	Culinary Safety and Sanitation	2
CUUL 1120	Principles of Cooking	6
CUUL 1129	Fundamentals of Restaurant Operations	4
CUUL 1220	Baking Principles	5
CUUL 1320	Garde Manger	4
CUUL 1370	Culinary Nutrition and Menu Development	3
CUUL 2130	Culinary Practicum and Leadership	6
CUUL 2160	Contemporary Cuisine	4
CUUL 2190	Principles of Culinary Leadership	3

CUUL 1000, CUUL 1110: Must be taken together at the beginning of the Culinary Arts course sequence.

Total Credit Hours: 52