Culinary Arts Certificate (CAS.CULIA)

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Certificate in Applied Science

12 Credit Hours

This certificate prepares students for entry-level cooking positions in restaurants, hotels, catering and other food service operations. Students study theory and practice hands-on applications of preparing, cooking and presenting food. This program meets the minimum standards for the American Culinary Federation certification level of Certified Culinarian.

Major Requirements

CUL 104 - Introduction to Culinary Arts Credit: 3
CUL 105 - Kitchen Fundamentals Credit: 3
CUL 112 - Classical Foundations of Cooking Credit: 3
CUL 123 - American Bistro Credit: 3

Total: 12

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.

Note: Please be aware that certain certificates offered by the Culinary Institute of Charleston require multiple prerequisites before starting the certificate.