Associate Degree in Culinary Arts

Prepare for success in the foodservice and hospitality industry with the CIA's Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) in Culinary Arts degree. In this 21-month program, you will develop the essential skills of the culinary arts with extensive hands-on instruction in our kitchens.

In the associate degree in culinary arts program, you will:

• Develop proficiency in classic and contemporary culinary techniques and cooking methods in à la carte, table d'hôte, and banquet settings
• Prepare American, Asian, and other international cuisines
• Learn basic baking and explore nutrition, menu development, food safety, writing, communication, and cost control
• Gain practical experience in an 18-week paid externship
  
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  Review the Curriculum Chart to see what courses you will be taking while you will be earning your associates degree in culinary arts.

It Takes Practice

As a Culinary Arts student, you'll finish your second year with a rotation in three of four restaurants—the American Bounty, the Escoffier, Ristorante Caterina de' Medici, or St. Andrew's Café. Half of the time you'll be cooking or baking; half you'll be serving.