Culinary Arts

Associate in Applied Science

This program offers training for culinary and food and beverage personnel for careers in the growing food service and hospitality industries. Students learn different styles and techniques for ordering, preparing and serving food, planning menus, incorporating computer technology, as well as working with an assortment of modern tools and equipment. Nearly 75% of the study will be hands-on experience, under the supervision of the faculty in the Academy's fully-equipped modern facility.

Students who test into ENGL080-Reading/Writing II or MATH074-Introduction to Algebra II must complete these courses, with a C or better, to earn the ACA certificate/medal. General Education courses may be taken as offered during the program.

For additional information, visit the Academy of Culinary Arts home page or contact Connie LaMonaca, ACA administrative secretary at (609)343-4944 or e-mail lamonaca@atlantic.edu.

Courses Credits
General Education Courses  
When a General Education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.
ENGL101-Composition I
3
ENGL102-Composition II
3
General Education Laboratory Science course
4
CISM125-Introduction to Computers
3
General Education Social Science course
3
Choose HIST101, HIST102, or HUMT200 (4 credits)
3
General Education course
3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED
22
Program Courses
ALHT160-Essentials of Culinary Nutrition

3

 
CUBP110-Fundamentals of Baking
2
CUBP120-Basic Pastry Preparation
2
CUBP210-Advanced Baking
2
CULN101-Introduction to Culinary Arts
3
CULN105-Applied Culinary Skills I
2
CULN106-Applied Culinary Skills II
2
CULN107-Introduction to Diversified Cuisines
2
CULN109-Introduction to Garde Manger
2
CULN117-Fundamentals of Dining Room Service
3
CULN204-Buffet/Service Catering
3
CULN207-Advanced Hot Food Preparation
2
CULN217-Applied Dining Room Operations/Intro to Wine, Beer and Spirits
3
CULN223-Applied Restaurant Production
3

Choose CULN209-Advanced Garde Manger or CULN222-Charcuterie

2

 
Choose CULN220-International Food Preparation or CULN221-Italian Regional Cuisine
2
CULN280-Cooperative Education
1
HOSP134-Restaurant Operations
4
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED
43
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE:
65
(CULN) EFFECTIVE FALL 2008