CIA Major in a Minute

Discover Your Perfect Major—in Only a Minute.

Dive into CIA’s Major in a Minute video series and get a taste of what our majors have to offer. No matter which you choose, our majors are designed to equip you with everything you need to succeed, wherever your passion for food takes you. Both our associate and bachelor’s degree students begin with the essential skills and knowledge of the CIA Core Advantage, which forms the foundation for most of our programs.

Start now by choosing your core.

Culinary Arts

CIA Major in a Minute—Culinary Arts Student Richard Ricomas

Baking and Pastry Arts

CIA Major in a Minute—Baking and Pastry Arts Student Dara Yu

These programs are at the core of our bachelor’s degree, but are also offered as stand-alone associate programs. Learn more about the curriculum: Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts.

Explore next-level degree majors that build on your core and add specialized learning.

Food Business Management

CIA Major in a Minute—Food Business Management Student Megh Kothari

Culinary Science

CIA Major in a Minute—Culinary Science Student Andrew Aczel

Applied Food Studies

CIA Major in a Minute—Applied Food Studies Student Katy Cassady

Check out full program details for these bachelor’s degree programs: Food Business Management, Culinary Science, and Applied Food Studies.

Gain a leadership edge with CIA’s premier hospitality degree.

Hospitality Management

CIA Major in a Minute—Hospitality Management Student Piper Dedrick

Learn more about the next-level Hospitality Management bachelor’s degree program at CIA.

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