Catering and Event Planner Diploma

Diploma Requirements

CAE2

The Catering and Event Planning Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for the catering and event planning 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, safety and sanitation, nutrition, and practical applications necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Catering and Event Planning Diploma. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through the enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the culinary field as caterers/culinary managers or event planners.

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I

Language Arts/Communication

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

or

COMP 1500Information Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace

3

or

MGMT 1100Principles of Management

3

CUUL 1000Fundamentals of Culinary Arts

4

CUUL 1110Culinary Safety and Sanitation

2

CUUL 1120Principles of Cooking

6

CUUL 1130Fundamentals of Catering Operations

4

CUUL 1370Culinary Nutrition and Menu Development

3

CUUL 2100Principles of Culinary Event Planning

3

CUUL 2105Culinary Event Planning Practicum

3

 

Total Credit Hours: 37