Students taking the Bachelor of Professional Studies in Culinary Science program may choose one of two areas of focus: Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts.
The 132-credit BPS in Culinary Science, Culinary Arts focus includes:
- 54 credits in culinary arts requirements
- 39 credits in liberal arts requirements
- 6 credits in business management requirements
- 33 credits in culinary science requirements
The 132-credit BPS in Culinary Science, Baking and Pastry Arts focus includes:
- 55.5 credits in baking and pastry arts requirements
- 37.5 credits in liberal arts requirements
- 6 credits in business management requirements
- 33 credits in culinary science requirements
You will take fascinating, in-depth courses in all areas of culinary science, from ingredient functionality to culinary R&D to flavor science and beyond. Combine them with liberal arts courses in social science, math, history and cultures, and more for the deep and well-rounded education today’s culinary science professional requires.
The curriculum also features a semester-long internship experience along with the strong culinary arts or baking and pastry arts core you’ll get only at the CIA.
As a bachelor’s student, you can also choose to study abroad through the Global Cuisines and Cultures elective course, which includes travel to culinary destinations such as China, Costa Rica, France, Italy, Peru, Spain, and Tanzania.
See catalog for curriculum details