Culinary Arts (Culinary Emphasis), AAS

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An AAS degree in Culinary Arts (Culinary Emphasis) is awarded to students who complete the following courses with both an overall 2.0 grade point average and a minimum 2.0 grade point average in each disciplinary (CUL) course for both degrees and certificates.

Degree Map

Includes required AAS courses. Student schedule may vary based on entry point, credit load, and prerequisites. Consult with department chair or SVC counselor for scheduling options.

First Year

1st Quarter

CUL 123 - Safety & Sanitation (3)
CUL 164 - Baking Theory (3)
CUL 165 - Baking Lab (10)
CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience (2)

Total Credits: 18

2nd Quarter

† CUL 111 - Culinary Math (5)
CUL 170 - Introduction to Culinary Arts (1)
CUL 171 - Cooking Fundamentals (3)
CUL 172 - Stocks, Sauces, and Soups (3)
CUL 173 - The Cold Kitchen (3)
CUL 174 - Food Preparation Theory (3)

Total Credits: 18

3rd Quarter

CUL 101 - Sustainable Food System Practices (3)
CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication: D (5) or CMST& 220
† ENGL& 101 - English Composition I (5)
OBT 162 - Microsoft Office Basics (3) or OBT 122
√ PE 200 - First Aid, Safety, and CPR (2)

Total Credits: 18

Second Year

4th Quarter

CUL 184 - Restaurant Production Theory (3)
CUL 185 - American Regional Cuisines (10)
CUL 210 - Human Resources Management and Supervision (3)

Total Credits: 19

5th Quarter

CUL 236 - Controlling Foodservice Costs (3)
CUL 237 - Beer, Wine and Spirits (3)
CUL 241 - International Cuisines (10)
CUL 284 - Restaurant Management (3)

Total Credits: 19

6th Quarter

‡ CUL 199 - Cooperative Education Experience (1-5) (5)
CUL 238 - Garde Manger (3)
CUL 298 - Culinary Capstone Project (1)
NUTR& 101 - Nutrition (5)

Total Credits: 14

Note:

† Students who do not receive an appropriate test score will require additional coursework to develop necessary skills for entry into class. (MATH 096 or higher is required for the one-year certificate). (CUL 111 fulfills the WMATH 100 requirement for Culinary Arts).

‡ CUL 199 may be taken at any time during the two-year program with Department Chair approval.

√ or a valid CPR/First Aid certification from an approved provider