Culinary Arts Professional Kitchen
The Culinary Arts Professional Kitchen Certificate can help you learn food preparation techniques, kitchen practices, and the fundamentals of working in a food-service environment.
What Can You Do with a Culinary Arts Professional Kitchen Certificate?
The certificate can help prepare you for entry-level roles such as prep cook, line
cook, kitchen assistant, or food-service worker. You may assist with food preparation,
maintain a clean and organized work area, and support daily kitchen operations. Job
duties and qualifications vary by employer.
Restaurants, hotels, catering companies, healthcare facilities, and other food-service
organizations employ kitchen staff. Opportunities and advancement depend on experience,
skills, employer needs, and local conditions. Professional experience and continued
training can help you progress to roles with greater responsibility.
Suggested Curriculum
The courses below are recommended as part of your program of study. Please work with
your Academic Advisor to select the courses that are right for you and your educational
goals.
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CUL 101 Introduction to the Culinary Arts and Hospitality
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CUL 110 Culinary Arts Principles and Applications I
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CUL 120 Culinary Arts Principles and Applications II
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CUL 130 Culinary Arts Principles and Applications III
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CUL 140 Culinary Arts Principles of Baking and Pastry
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CUL 180 Culinary Arts American and International Cuisine
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CUL 199 Culinary Arts Career Planning
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
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Culinary Arts Professional Kitchen (CA.TCE)
This program is designed to be completed in 18 months.
This program will cost $3,264 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.
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