Culinary Arts (Options: Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry) (A.A.S.)

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A.A.S. Degree: 64 Hours

The food service industry is the focus of the Culinary Arts A.A.S. degree program. Course offerings in food preparation, baking, pastries, purchasing, food safety and sanitation, along with supervision, combine theory and concept with demonstrations by chefs and hands-on practice. This program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC), 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095, (904) 824-4468.

Culinary Arts - Options: Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Program Requirements

CUL-101 Food Preparation & Theory Credits: 3
CUL-121 Introduction to Baking Credits: 3
HSM-101 Introduction to Hospitality Credits: 3
HSM-115 Safety and Sanitation Credits: 1
HSM-125 Purchasing Credits: 3
HSM-215 Dining Room Management Credits: 4
HSM-251 Menu Design & Management Credits: 3
HSM-270 Supervisory Management Credits: 3
HSM-290 Culinary/Hospitality Intern Credits: 3
Option Elective Credits: 3
Option Elective Credits: 3
Option Elective Credits: 3
Option Elective Credits: 3
Option Elective Credits: 3
Option Elective Credits: 3
Option Elective Credits: 2-8

General Education Requirements

BIO-135 Nutrition for Living Credits: 3
ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3
MTH-105 Business Math Credits: 3 (or higher)
PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3 or HST 120
Social Science Elective Credits: 3 (Recommend AGR 100 or PSY 110 )
TEC-285 Occupational Seminar Credits: 1

Option Electives Culinary Arts

Option A: Culinary Arts

CUL-102 Meat Fabrication Credits: 3
CUL-103 Garde Manger Credits: 3
CUL-105 Soups and Sauces Credits: 2
CUL-201 Contemporary Cuisine Credits: 8
CUL-203 World Cuisine Credits: 3
HSM-248 Bar and Beverage Management Credits: 3

Option B: Baking and Pastry

CUL-130 European Pastries Credits: 3
CUL-150 Specialty Breads Credits: 3
CUL-160 Cake Decorating Credits: 3
CUL-170 Chocolate & Sugars Credits: 3
CUL-180 Plated Dessert Presentation Credits: 2
HSM-225 Hospitality Marketing Credits: 3
Related Elective Credits: 5

Note:

As required by Missouri law, all degree programs must include instruction in both the U.S. and the Missouri State Constitution. This can be satisfied by either PLS 101 or HST 120 .

Related Electives: BUS, CHM, ECO, PSY 110 or higher, CIS, CUL, HSM, or any world language