Culinary Arts

Students interested in pursuing a career in the industry should consider earning a certificate or an Associate of Science degree. A certificate program can be completed in as few as two semesters. A degree requires completion of two full years of coursework as a full-time student or more years as a part-time student. Earning a degree requires completion of coursework in Culinary Arts as well as in other courses, known as breadth requirements. Prospective students should consult a counselor. Students may earn the following certificates or degrees in Culinary Arts.

Certificate in Basic Food Service - 15.5 units required A Certificate of Acccomplishment may be entered by completing all the courses required with a grade of "C" or better.
CULIN 105	Food Safety Training	1.5 units
CULIN 127	Becoming ServSafe Certified	3 units
CULIN 279	Math for Food Service	3 units
CULIN 280	Applied Math for Food Service	3 units
CULIN 095	Culinary Arts Lab	1 unit, to be taken twice
CULIN 275	Fundamentals of Cooking	1.5 units, to be taken twice
Major: Certificate of Achievement in Classical/Modern Food Preparation and Restaurant Training - 35.5 units required
A Certificate of Achievement may be earned by completing all the courses required for this major with a grade of “C” or better. An Associate in Science degree may be earned by completing a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the courses listed below and breadth requirements with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. The student must complete all of the required courses fbelow with a grade of “C” or better.
CULIN 120	Introduction to Fundamentals in Food Service	9 units
CULIN 231	Cake Finishing and Restaurant Desserts	9 units
CULIN 241A	Introduction to Classical and Modern Food Preparation	8 units
CULIN 241B	Advanced Classical and Modern Food Preparation	8 units
CULIN 105	Food Safety Training	1.5 units

Major:Training in Pastry and Baking Skills - 48 units required
A Certificate of Achievement may be earned by completing all the courses required for this major with a grade of “C” or better. An Associate in Science degree may be earned by completing a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the major requirements and breadth requirements, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. The student must complete all courses required for the major with a grade of “C” or better.
CULIN 120	Introduction to Fundamentals in Food Service	9 units
CULIN 130	Introduction to Commercial Baking	9 units
CULIN 131	Introduction to Pastry Product Preparation	9 units
CULIN 230	Commercial Baking	9 units
CULIN 231	Cake Finishing and Restaurant Desserts	9 units
CULIN 127	Becoming ServSafeCertified	3 units