Mar 18, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog SVC 
    
2025-2026 Catalog SVC

CUL 170 - Introduction to Culinary Arts


Credits: 1
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 11
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction and exploration of the Hospitality and Baking industry to include career exploration and industry trends.

Prerequisite: None.
General Education Requirements:
  • Fulfills Communicate General Education Requirement
  • Fulfills Think General Education Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Define hospitality and the philosophy of the hospitality industry.
  2. Evaluate career opportunities through the participation of a job shadow.
  3. Discuss industry trends as they relate to career opportunities and the future of the industry.
  4. Discuss industry trade periodicals.
  5. Discuss professional ethics practiced in the industry.
  6. Prepare a resume.

Course Contents
  1. Professionalism
  2. Research of Culinary Careers
  3. Resume Writing
  4. Introduction to Culinary Industry


Instructional Units: 1