Entry: Fall, Spring Terms
Length: 7 terms (21 months)
Degree: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - a Diploma option is also available
Culinary Arts prepares you with the culinary skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a variety of food-related careers. Experiences are provided in all aspects of cooking and baking. Areas of study include terminology, equipment, food handling and storage, food preparation, sanitation, menu planning, nutrition, decorating, garnishing, merchandising, and supervisory skills. You are required to wear chef uniforms consisting of coat, hat, scarf, and pants.
For more information on Culinary Arts, contact Mary Kivlahan at 641.683.5196 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5196.
Course Schedule
| Catalog Number |
Course Name | Credits |
| Term I | ||
| CSC105 | Computer Essentials | 1 |
| HCM101 | Safety/Sanitation | 1 |
| HCM102 | Food Service Technology | 1 |
| HCM163 | Culinary Skills | 3 |
| HCM202 | Foodservice Lab 1 | 2 |
| HCM261 | Math Prinicples | 1 |
| Social Science elecive | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | |
| Term II | ||
| HCM145 | Garde Manger | 3 |
| HCM146 | Cold Food Principles | 1 |
| HCM203 | Food Service Lab 2 | 2 |
| HCM232 | Culinary Nutrition | 2 |
| Humanities elective | 2 | |
| Total | 10 | |
| Term III | ||
| BUS102 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| HCM149 | Principles of Cooking | 4 |
| HCM150 | Shellfish, Poultry, Meats | 1 |
| HCM151 | Stocks, Soups, Sauces | 1 |
| HCM200 | Dining Service | 2 |
| English/Communication elective | 3 | |
| Total | 14 | |
| Term IV | ||
| HCM114 | Basic Baking | 2 |
| HCM115 | Basic Baking (lab) | 4 |
| HCM201 | Fine Dining Experience | 1 |
| HCM264 | Culinary Computer Apps | 2 |
| Science elective | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | |
| Term V | ||
| HCM118 | Advanced Baking | 2 |
| HCM119 | Advanced Baking (lab) | 4 |
| MGT101 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Mathematics elective | 2 | |
| Fine Arts elective | 3 | |
| Total | 14 | |
| Term VI | ||
| HCM174 | International Cuisine | 4 |
| HCM211 | Culinary Management | 4 |
| HCM341 | Catering and Banqueting | 2 |
| MKT110 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Total | 13 | |
| Term VII | ||
| HCM400 | Food Service Entrep | 3 |
| HCM401 | Culinary Industry | 3 |
| HCM512 | Culinary Internship | 2 |
| Total | 8 | |
| Optional elective course: | ||
| HCM405 | Culinary Competition | 1 |
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