Associate of Science in Culinary Arts
* An Associate of Science degree is considered a terminal degree. The decision on course transferability rests with the receiving institution.
Program Description
Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts is accredited by the American Culinary Federation. Its Associate of Science degree in Culinary Arts presents a comprehensive curriculum that includes laboratory sessions, academic preparation and hands-on experience. Students acquire professional knowledge of food, its preparation and handling and cooking from basic to advanced. The curriculum includes an internship to prepare students for entry-level positions in the food service industry.
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives.
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To provide students with skills in the preparation, handling and cooking of foods both basic and creative
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To prepare students to produce nutritious, appetizing and attractive meals and specialty items
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To assist graduates in obtaining positions in the food service industry
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Prerequisites for Major Courses:
None
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Culinary Arts, students must earn 84.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows.
| Culinary Arts Major Courses (60.0 credit hours) |
Nutrition and Sensory Evaluation |
3.0 credit hours |
Principles of Foods |
3.0 credit hours |
Stocks and Sauces |
3.0 credit hours |
American Regional Cuisine |
3.0 credit hours |
Classical French Cuisine |
3.0 credit hours |
Introduction to Baking and Pastry |
3.0 credit hours |
Storeroom Operations |
3.0 credit hours |
World’s Popular Cuisines |
3.0 credit hours |
International Cuisines |
3.0 credit hours |
Basic Meat Science |
3.0 credit hours |
Pastries and Desserts |
3.0 credit hours |
Garde Manger I |
3.0 credit hours |
Food Service Supervision |
3.0 credit hours |
Dining Room Service |
3.0 credit hours |
Dining Room Procedures |
3.0 credit hours |
Food Service Sanitation |
3.0 credit hours |
Culinary Arts Externship |
12.0 credit hours |
Lower Division General Education Courses (24.0 credit hours) (pdf file)
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Visit our Culinary Website: www.keiseruniversity.edu/culinary
* An Associate of Science degree is considered a terminal degree. The decision on course transferability rests with the receiving institution.
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