Dec 04, 2024

2021-2022 Technical College of the Lowcountry Catalog / Student Handbook

2021-2022 Technical College of the Lowcountry Catalog / Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Culinary Arts Technology (AAS)

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Degree: Associate in Applied Science

Major: Culinary Arts Technology

Minimum Credits Required for Graduation: 66

Program Description: A degree program that focuses on the general study of the cooking and related culinary arts, and that may prepare individuals for a variety of jobs within the food service industry including instruction in food preparation; cooking techniques; equipment operation and maintenance; sanitation and safety; communication skills; applicable regulations; and principles of food service management.

This degree program prepares individuals to provide professional chef and related cooking services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments including instruction in recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking of foods, supervising and training kitchen assistants, the management of food supplies and kitchen resources, aesthetics of food presentation, and familiarity or mastery of a wide variety of cuisines and culinary techniques.

General Education Requirements

The following courses are required for this degree; however, other computer and general education coursework may be substituted by the advisor upon written request by the student.

Mathematics

Select one of the following. One mathematics course is required for this degree. At the discretion of the division dean, a mathematics course, not listed below, may be credited toward this requirement.

Humanities

Select one of the following courses: (Note: Ethics is the preferred course)

Credits 18

Required Major Courses

Credits 45

Major Elective Course

Select one of the following courses with the advice and consent of your advisor.

Credits 3

Total Credits 48

Sample Curriculum - Culinary Arts

First Year - Fall Semester

Mathematics

Select one of the following courses. One mathematics course is required for this degree. At the discretion of the division dean, a mathematics course, not listed below, may be credited toward this requirement.

Credits 15

First Year - Spring Semester

Credits 15

First Year - Summer Semester

Credits 6

Second Year - Fall Semester

Humanities

Select one of the following humanities courses: (Note: Ethics is the preferred course):

Credits 15

Second Year - Spring Semester

Major Elective Course

Select one of the following courses with the advice and consent of your advisor: