Culinary Arts Certificate

This Culinary Arts Certificate, a program of the Business department will prepare students for entry into the culinary field and enable incumbent workers to enhance their skills within their current position or prepare for increased responsibilities. Students will receive a strong foundation in the many facets and professional settings of food service from culinary basics to food preparation and cooking techniques, baking, nutrition, safety and sanitation. Graduates will be prepared for employment in the culinary industry.  

A minimum of 26 credits is required for graduation.

NOTE:  Students enrolled in this program will be required to purchase uniforms and supplies. 

Student Professional Liability Insurance

Students may be required to carry professional liability insurance. The premium is to be paid at the time of course registration.

Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIO103Human Nutrition & Health

3

CLN101Introduction to Culinary Arts

3

CLN102Applied Culinary Techniques I

4

CLN107Introduction to Bake Shop

3

CLN202Applied Culinary Techniques II

4

CLN208Pastry Techniques

3

CLN250Culinary Internship

3

ENG101English Composition I

3

Courses with Prerequisites: CLN202, CLN208, CLN250

Courses with Corequisite: CLN102

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Culinary Arts Certificate

Course NumberTitleCredits

Year 1 Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
CLN101Introduction to Culinary Arts

3

CLN102Applied Culinary Techniques I

4

CLN107Introduction to Bake Shop

3

ENG101English Composition I

3

Year 1 Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIO103Human Nutrition & Health

3

CLN202Applied Culinary Techniques II

4

CLN208Pastry Techniques

3

CLN250Culinary Internship

3

Total Credit Hours: 26