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Culinary Arts Associate of Applied Science Degree

CA43

Availability : Mountain View Campus

Program Purpose: The Culinary Arts associate of applied science degree 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 Associate of Applied Science degree. 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.

Admission Requirements:  Completed medical release form is required.  Full culinary uniform and knife kit are required.

Degree Requirements

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

Required Minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours

General Education Core Area I: Language Arts/Communication - 3 Credit Hours

Successful completion of ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric is required

 

Other Area I courses include:

ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3
SPCH 1101Public Speaking

3
SPAN 1101Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture I

3
SPAN 1102Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture II

3
COMM 1100Human Communication

3

General Education Core Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours

(Choose One of the Following)

ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3
ECON 2105Macroeconomics

3
ECON 2106Microeconomics

3
HIST 1111World History I

3
HIST 1112World History II

3
HIST 2111U.S. History I

3
HIST 2112U.S. History II

3
POLS 1101American Government

3
POLS 2401Global Issues

3
PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3
SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3
SOCI 2600Introduction to Social Problems

3

General Education Core Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics - 3 Credit Hours

(Choose One of the Following)

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3
MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3
MATH 1111College Algebra

3

General Education Core Area IV: Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 Credit Hours

(Choose One of the Following)

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3
ENGL 2110World Literature

3
ENGL 2130American Literature

3
ENGL 2310English Literature from the Beginnings to 1700

3
HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3
MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3
THEA 1101Theater Appreciation

3

General Education Core Additional Requirements - 3 Credit Hours

To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in General Core courses an additional 3 semester credit hours must be selected from a course in Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV. Science courses in BIOL, CHEM, and PHYS may also satisfy this requirement.

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3
or
COMP 1500Information Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace

3
CUUL 1000Fundamentals of Culinary Arts

4
CUUL 1110Culinary Safety and Sanitation

2
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
CUUL 2160Contemporary Cuisine

4
CUUL 2190Principles of Culinary Leadership

3
CUUL 1120Principles of Cooking

6

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

Suggested Guided Electives

Choose 6 Credit Hours

MGMT 1100Principles of Management

3
MGMT 1125Business Ethics

3
MGMT 2150Small Business Management

3
MGMT 2145Business Plan Development

3
MGMT 2125Performance Management

3
MGMT 2135Management Communication Techniques

3
MKTG 1190Integrated Marketing Communications

3
ACCT 1100Financial Accounting I

4
CUUL 2250Advanced Baking Principles

6
HRTM 1130Business Etiquette and Communication

3
HRTM 1210Hospitality Law

3

Total Credit Hours: 65