Culinary Arts Diploma

Overview

Offered at the Augusta campus

Entrance Dates:	Fall and Spring
Length of Program:	Four Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation:	52

Program Description: The Culinary Arts program is a sequence of courses that prepare students for the culinary profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and the skills 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 Diploma. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the culinary field as cooks, bakers, caters, or culinary managers. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.

Employment Opportunities: Program graduates are prepared for entry-level jobs as cooks, bakers, and managers. Through the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute, program graduates are eligible to become certified cooks/bakers after one year of approved work experience.

Upon completion of the program of study, the student is qualified to work in a food preparation, production, or service area in a variety of food service establishments.

Curriculum Outline

Basic Skills Courses, 8 credits

ENGL 1010	FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I	3
MATH 1012	FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS	3
EMPL 1000	INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT	2

Occupational Courses, 44 credits

CUUL 1000	FUNDAMENTALS OF CULINARY ARTS	4
CUUL 1110	CULINARY SAFETY AND SANITATION	2
CUUL 1120	PRINCIPLES OF COOKING	6
CUUL 1129	FUNDAMENTALS OF RESTAURANT OPERATIONS	4
CUUL 1220	BAKING PRINCIPLES	5
CUUL 1320	GARDE MANGER	4
CUUL 1370	NUTRITIONAL FOOD AND MENU MGMT	3
CUUL 2130	CULINARY PRACTICUM AND LEADERSHIP	6
	OR
CUUL 2140	ADVANCED BAKING AND INTERNATIONAL CUISINE	6
MGMT 1115	LEADERSHIP	3
	OR
CUUL 2190	PRINCIPLES OF CULINARY LEADERSHIP	3
CUUL 2160	CONTEMPORARY CUISINE	4
COMP 1000	INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY	3

Notes:

• Culinary Arts students must submit a health card prior to registration for lab/internship courses and provide documentation concerning their ability to lift up to fifty pounds. Academic advisors will provide information to students concerning application procedures for health cards.

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.

Augusta Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Culinary Arts

AWARD: Diploma

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

MATH 1012	FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS	3
COMP 1000	INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY	3
CUUL 1000	FUNDAMENTALS OF CULINARY ARTS	4
CUUL 1110	CULINARY SAFETY AND SANITATION	2

Year 1 Spring Semester

ENGL 1010	FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I	3
CUUL 2190	PRINCIPLES OF CULINARY LEADERSHIP	3
	OR
MGMT 1115	LEADERSHIP	3
CUUL 1120	PRINCIPLES OF COOKING	6
CUUL 1220	BAKING PRINCIPLES	5

Year 1 Summer Semester

CUUL 1129	FUNDAMENTALS OF RESTAURANT OPERATIONS	4
CUUL 1320	GARDE MANGER	4
CUUL 1370	NUTRITIONAL FOOD AND MENU MGMT	3
CUUL 2160	CONTEMPORARY CUISINE	4

Year 2 Fall Semester

EMPL 1000	INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT	2
CUUL 2130	CULINARY PRACTICUM AND LEADERSHIP	6
	OR
CUUL 2140	ADVANCED BAKING AND INTERNATIONAL CUISINE	6