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 REL & PROF DEV	2

Occupational Courses, 44 credits

CUUL 1000	FUNDAMENTALS OF CULINARY ARTS	4
CUUL 1110	Culinary Safety and Sanitation	2
CUUL 1120	PRINCIPLES OF COOKING	4
CUUL 1129	FUND/RESTAURANT OPERATIONS	4
CUUL 1220	BAKING PRINCIPLES	4
CUUL 1320	GARDE MANGER	4
CUUL 1370	NUTRITIONAL FOOD & MENU MGT	3
CUUL 2130	CULINARY PRACTICUM/LEADERSHIP	6
	OR
CUUL 2140	ADVANCED BAKING & INTERNATIONAL CUISINE	6
MGMT 1115	LEADERSHIP	3
	OR
CUUL 2190	PRIN OF CULINARY LEADERSHIP	3
CUUL 2160	CONTEMPORARY CUISINE	4
COMP 1000	INTRO 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

Augusta Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Culinary Arts

AWARD: Diploma

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

MATH 1012	FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS	3
CUUL 1000	FUNDAMENTALS OF CULINARY ARTS	4
CUUL 1110	Culinary Safety and Sanitation	2
CUUL 1120	PRINCIPLES OF COOKING	4

Year 1 Spring Semester

CUUL 1129	FUND/RESTAURANT OPERATIONS	4
CUUL 1220	BAKING PRINCIPLES	4
CUUL 1320	GARDE MANGER	4

Year 1 Summer Semester

EMPL 1000	INTERPERSONAL REL & PROF DEV	2
COMP 1000	INTRO TO COMPUTER LITERACY	3
CUUL 1370	NUTRITIONAL FOOD & MENU MGT	3
CUUL 2160	CONTEMPORARY CUISINE	4

Year 2 Fall Semester

ENGL 1010	FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I	3
CUUL 2130	CULINARY PRACTICUM/LEADERSHIP	6
	OR
CUUL 2140	ADVANCED BAKING & INTERNATIONAL CUISINE	6
CUUL 2190	PRIN OF CULINARY LEADERSHIP	3
MGMT 1115	LEADERSHIP	3

*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.

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

The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at [phone] or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.