Culinary Arts, Associate in Arts
The Major in Culinary Arts is designed to develop a strong base of knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for further study and/or pursuit of a career.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate proper Serve Safe skills as it applies to the food service industry.
- Students will demonstrate proper purchasing, menu planning, production costing and basic marketing skills.
- Students will be able to perform basic culinary math skills as required by food service establishments.
- Students will be able to demonstrate proper cooking methods and techniques required in the food service industry.
General Education
Complete one of the following general education patterns:
- San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education (AA-GE) pattern (24 units)
- California State University General Education (CSU-GE) pattern (40 units)
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum - CSU Version (IGETC-CSU) pattern (37 units)
Students are advised to double-count courses in the major or area of emphasis to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of both major/area of emphasis and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.
Major Requirements - Restricted Electives
Complete 18 units selected from:
CULART 001
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Introduction to Hospitality Industry
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2
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CULART 003
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Sanitation and Safety
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2
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CULART 004
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Food and Beverage Cost Technologies
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2
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CULART 005
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Commercial Food Preparation
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4
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CULART 007
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Baking
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3
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CULART 009
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Restaurant Operations
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9
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CULART 011
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Menu Planning
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1.5
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CULART 013
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Purchasing and Receiving
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1.5
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CULART 019
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Kitchen Management
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9
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CULART 025
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Food Service Management
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2
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CULART 029
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Beverage Management
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1.5
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CULART 073
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Garde Manger
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1.5
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Minimum Major Units Required: 18
Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Minimum Degree Units Required: 60
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