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Culinary Certificate (CECU)

Degree Type: Certificate

Program Code: CECU

Hegis Code: 5404.00

Locally, where the tourism industry is so important, positions in food preparation and distribution are plentiful. This certificate is designed to develop job entry skills for immediate employment. Coursework in our new Culinary Arts Facility provide the student with the necessary technical background to be a cook in any hospitality facility (restaurant, bake shop, supermarket). Successful certificate completion includes achieving National Restaurant Certification in ServSafe Sanitation. In addition, all certificate credits transfer to the Culinary Arts AAS degree program. Recommended High School Preparation: Math Functions

Freshman Seminar Requirement

HRD 100College Learning: Theory and Practice

2

HRD 100ACollege Life Seminar

2

HRD 110First Year Seminar

1

Total Credit Hours:1-2

General Education Requirements

Additional Math or Science Requirement

Program Core Requirements

ENG 101Introduction to College Writing

3

CUL 125Sanitation

1

CUL 127Basic Food Preparation I

4

CUL 128Basic Food Preparation II

4

CUL 130Introduction to Baking Techniques

3

CUL 135Food Specification and Control

2

CUL 141Mathematical Applications for the Food Service Profession

2

CUL 178Culinary Arts Internship

3

Total Credit Hours:22
BUS 102Principles of Management

3

BUS 103Principles of Marketing

3

CUL 131Casual Dining Room Service

2

CUL 132Advanced Baking Techniques

3

CUL 133Fine Dining Room Service

2

CUL 134Garde Manger

3

CUL 140Introduction to Wine and Spirits

2

CUL 142Sauce Theory

3

CUL 143Bar Operations and Mixology

2

CUL 148Cooking for Special Diets

2

CUL 149Butchering

3

HOS 181Principles of Hospitality and Tourism

3

HOS 193Hotel/Resort Management

3

Total Credit Hours:4

Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives

Electives

Recommended Sequence

Total Credit Hours:14-15
Total Credit Hours:13

Notes

Total Credit Hours: 27