CA43 Culinary Arts, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered at the Griffin Campus
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
5 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
65 |
Program Description
The Culinary Arts degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for the culinary 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 and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Culinary Arts degree. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. The culinary field offers diverse job opportunities for cooks, chefs, bakers, cake decorators and caterers. Our program prepares students for entry level management positions in hotels and restaurants as well as in the institutional hospitality industry such as school systems, hospitals, and retirement homes.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
- Student must have the ability to lift 25 lbs., to do prolonged standing, and to tolerate heat.
Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks
| 2 sets of uniform with aprons |
$115 |
| Knife kit |
$310 |
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Program Courses
General Education Core (Required minimum: 15 Credit Hours)
Social/Behavioral Sciences elective—Choose One: (Required)
Natural Sciences/Mathematics elective—Choose one: (Required)
MATH 1100: Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a C or better but may not be offered at this institution.
Humanities/Fine Arts elective—Choose One: (Required)
General Core elective: (Required)
Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III, or IV (see General Education Core Classes in this catalog)
Occupational Courses
CUUL 2130: Students planning to register for internship/clinical course must meet with the faculty advisor one full semester prior to the semester in which the course will begin.
CUUL 1000, CUUL 1110, CUUL 1220, CUUL 2130, CUUL 2160: Required
Specific Occupational elective: See electives below (Required)
Choose One: (Required)
| COLL 1500 | Student Success | 3 |
| OR | |
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Cooking Option
| CUUL 1120 | Principles of Cooking | 6 |
| OR | |
| CUUL 1122 | Foundations of Cooking Principles | 3 |
| AND | |
| CUUL 1124 | Foundations of Cooking Techniques | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Specific Occupational Electives Approved by Advisor
Note: CUUL 1000, CUUL 1110, and CUUL 1120 require a grade of a “C” or better to enroll in all other occupational culinary courses.