Get Involved in the Big Business of Food
Companies are increasingly in need of experts knowledgeable about food policy, systems management, sustainability, and global distribution. After you graduate, your degree will help you pursue a career in:
- Advocacy groups such as the Consumer’s Union, the Food Research and Action Center, and Greenpeace
- Communications, public relations, and marketing
- Eco-tourism
- Education
- Health agencies such as the American Public Health Association, Cornell Cooperative Extension, National Institutes of Health, and Public Health Association of New York City
- Policymaking groups such as the United Nations, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and The Global Health Council
- Production, sales, and sourcing of products for farm-to-table
- Food industry associations such as the Food Marketing Institute, National Dairy Council, and Council for Responsible Nutrition
With so many possibilities, our Career Services staff is ready to help you every step of the way. There’s no network like the CIA network, which includes some of the world’s most renowned culinary, beverage, and hospitality experts.
The list of celebrated CIA alumni is as diverse as it is extensive. They’ve found success doing what they love. Now it’s your turn.
Students taking the Bachelor of Professional Studies in Applied Food Studies program may choose one of two area of focus: Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts.
The 129-credit BPS in Applied Food Studies, Culinary Arts focus includes:
- 54 credits in culinary arts requirements
- 33 credits in liberal arts requirements
- 3 credits in liberal arts electives
- 6 credits in business management requirements
- 21 credits in applied food studies requirements
- 6 credits in applied food studies electives
- 6 credits in free electives
The 129-credit BPS in Applied Food Studies, Baking and Pastry Arts focus includes:
- 55.5 credits in baking and pastry arts requirements
- 31.5 credits in liberal arts requirements
- 3 credits in liberal arts electives
- 6 credits in business management requirements
- 21 credits in applied food studies requirements
- 6 credits in applied food studies electives
- 6 credits in free electives
You will get an ideal mix of courses in areas like food anthropology, ecology, history, governmental policies, and sustainability that build upon the knowledge gained from the CIA’s hands-on culinary or baking and pastry arts core. Together, they will give you the perspective needed for careers that focus on food as a window into economics, culture, class, and politics.
The curriculum features a semester-long internship experience, as well as your choice among several optional, specialized study concentration, including Advanced Wine and Beverage, Asian Cuisine, Farm-to-Table, and many more.
See catalog for curriculum details
Requirements for Admissions
- A high school diploma or GED credential.
How to Apply
Culinary School Costs
The CIA is very committed to making your CIA education as affordable as possible. Our costs are comparable to similar colleges, and here’s even better news—more than 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid.
Don’t let applying for financial assistance keep you from going to the world’s premier culinary college. No matter what your individual circumstances are, we will work with you to help make attending the CIA an affordable investment in your future in the world of food.