CIA Culinary Arts Associate Degree

Regardless of your experience level, at the CIA you can prepare for a rewarding culinary career through the CIA Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) in Culinary Arts degree program. Start with the fundamentals as you immerse yourself in culinary techniques as well as global cuisines. You’ll build a foundation of key skills utilized by every chef and then move to advanced coursework. The CIA’s industry-experienced faculty will ensure you receive a hands-on learning experience that provides you with the foundation for a successful career. After you’ve earned your degree in less than two years, you’ll be able to demonstrate expertise in preparing a wide variety of meals as well as be qualified to maintain state-of-the-art kitchen equipment and manage staff. A CIA associate degree is the perfect way to seamlessly enter our bachelor’s-level programs. Or hit the ground running by pursuing a CIA bachelor’s degree in your first year!

Highlights:

• Understand the fundamentals of baking, nutrition, menu development, food safety, cost control, and wine.
• Learn how to successful restaurateurs and chefs manage their businesses, high-end catering, food trucks, and other food-related operations.
• Gain real-world experience through a semester-long paid internship at one of CIA’s 2,000+ food industry partners.
• Develop your business skills with courses in management, communication, and finance.
• Experience firsthand how successful restaurants are operated in our award-winning, student-staffed dining establishment, Gatehouse Restaurant. All CIA restaurants are public-facing, fully operational retail dining establishments that serve more than 333,000 customers annually.

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