Culinary Arts, AS
The 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 externship to prepare students for entry-level positions in the foodservice industry.
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 externship to prepare students for entry-level positions in the foodservice industry.
Keiser University’s Culinary Arts program has been accepted by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) into their Recognition of Quality Culinary Education program.
Program Goals
The following goals are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission:
- To provide students with skills needed for cooking wholesome, attractive, food preparations
- To create an environment that nurtures the ability to become successful in the food service industry
- To prepare students for entry-level employment in the food foodservice industry
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives:
- Follow a daily production schedule, identify purchasing specification and follow a baking formula to obtain consistent results in quality and quantity.
- Receive, store, and issue food in a cost effective manner as to reduce waste and minimize contamination.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills and fine motor skills to prepare hot and cold foods in conjunction with bakery products for presentation.
- Provide guest satisfaction that strives to meet and exceed instructor and guest expectations.
- Work in a safe and sanitary manner in accordance with the Florida Food Code.
- Create a professional atmosphere that is in harmony with the ACF’s Culinarians’ Code.
Prerequisites for Major Courses
None.
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Culinary Arts, students must earn 72.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:
Lower Division Courses
| Culinary Arts Major Courses (48.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Farm to Fork | 3.0 credit hours |
| Baking | 3.0 credit hours |
| Mise en Place | 3.0 credit hours |
| Principles of Food | 3.0 credit hours |
| The Craft | 3.0 credit hours |
| American Regional Cuisine | 3.0 credit hours |
| Classical French Cuisine | 3.0 credit hours |
| International Cuisine | 3.0 credit hours |
| Pastries and Desserts | 3.0 credit hours |
| Garde Manger I | 3.0 credit hours |
| Supervision and Cost Controls | 3.0 credit hours |
| Dining Room Service | 3.0 credit hours |
| Culinary Arts Externship | 12.0 credit hours |
| Behavioral Science (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Strategies for Success | 3.0 credit hours |
| American History Pre 1876 | 3.0 credit hours |
| American History Since 1876 | 3.0 credit hours |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Sociology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Communications (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Speech Communications | 3.0 credit hours |
| Computers (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Computers | 3.0 credit hours |
| English (3.0 Credit Hours) | |
|---|---|
| English Composition I | 3.0 credit hours |
| English Composition II | 3.0 credit hours |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| American Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
| English Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
| Mathematics (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Algebra | 3.0 credit hours |
| Natural Science (6.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 3.0 credit hours |
| General Biology Laboratory | 1.0 credit hours |
| Environmental Science | 3.0 credit hours |
| Advanced Biology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Advanced Biology Laboratory | 1.0 credit hours |
| General Marine Biology | 3.0 credit hours |
| General Chemistry | 3.0 credit hours |
| General Chemistry Laboratory | 1.0 credit hours |
| Advanced Chemistry | 3.0 credit hours |
| Advanced Chemistry Laboratory | 1.0 credit hours |
Credit hours in parentheses indicate the required number of credit hours in each discipline.
Program Outcomes
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