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Planner for Culinary Arts (certificate)


Title of Certificate: Culinary Arts, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.HRM.CUL-ART

Total Credit Hours: 22

About the Hotel, Culinary Arts, and Tourism Institute

Purpose: Prepares students for employment in the hospitality industry such as in a restaurant or hotel. The Culinary Arts Certificate prepares students for intermediate-level food preparation positions in a variety of hospitality industries, such as hotels, clubs, airlines, cruise ships, or restaurants.

Range of Occupations

  • Banquet cook
  • Cook
  • Lead cook

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): David Ludwig

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

All students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements , “Certificate Requirements” for more information.

Course/Advising Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
HRM 111 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry   3 credit hours    
HRM 119 - Certification in Sanitation   1 credit hour    
HRM 121 - Introduction to Cooking  
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3 credit hours    
HRM 124 - Introduction to Baking and Pastry  
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3 credit hours    

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
HRM 190 - Food Science and Nutritional Cooking  
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3 credit hours    
HRM 123 - Cooking Techniques 1  
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3 credit hours    
HRM 205 - Cooking Techniques 2  
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3 credit hours    
HRM 220 - Garde Manger 
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3 credit hours    

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