CULCAC - Culinary Arts Academic Credit Certificate
Program Title
Culinary Arts Academic Credit Certificate
Program Code
CULCAC
Program Description
This condensed program of study provides the student with skills needed to perform a variety of basic food preparation activities required by the entry-level food service job. The student must successfully pass the SERV-SAFE sanitation examination to receive the certificate. Most credits earned may be applied to the A.A.S. degree. Upon completion, students are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency. A grade of "C" or better in all career courses is required to receive the Culinary Arts Academic Credit Certificate.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the science of food and of the history of the culinary profession
- Apply computation skills pertinent to the culinary industry
- Demonstrate basic cooking and baking techniques
- Apply the standards of sanitation and safety that have been attained upon successful completion of the National Restaurant Association’s Serv-Safe Certification
- Apply computation skills pertinent to the culinary industry
- Demonstrate basic cooking and baking techniques
- Apply the standards of sanitation and safety that have been attained upon successful completion of the National Restaurant Association’s Serv-Safe Certification
Requirements
General Education: 6 credits
course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
course - Principles of Sustainability Credits: 3
Career Studies: 25 credits as follows:
A grade of "C" or higher is required in career studies courses.
course - Introduction to Culinary Principles Credits: 2
course - Culinary Math and Purchasing Credits: 3
course - Basic Food Skills I Credits: 3
course - Basic Food Skills II Credits: 3
course - Kitchen Production Credits: 3
course - Nutrition in the Culinary Arts Credits: 3
course - Dining Room I Credits: 2
course - Baking Skills I Credits: 3
course - Meat and Seafood Credits: 3
Total Credits: 31
Notes:
A grade of "C" or higher must be earned in all career studies courses in order to complete this program.