Culinary Arts, AAS
The Culinary Arts AAS degree prepares students to serve under the supervision of chefs and other culinary professionals. Instruction includes culinary math, food safety and sanitation, use and care of equipment, food preparation, and cooking skills. Students will develop other essential skills including baking, purchasing, menu planning, introduction to restaurant supervision and management, and the exploration of international cuisines. Upon graduation students will have the skills and confidence to be a productive member of any restaurant team. This program will offer students preparation to test for the industry-recognized credentials listed below.
Program Information
- Program Start, technical coursework (semesters): August
- Industry-recognized credentials: ServSafe Manager (National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation); OSHA-10 General Industry
Degree Requirements
In addition to the requirements stated below, students must complete all requirements for an Associate of Applied Science degree. Completion of the courses below will fulfill the general education requirements for the degree. Please see your advisor for more information.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Certificate | ||
| Washburn Tech Culinary Arts Technical Certificate C | ||
| Required General Education Courses | ||
| EN 101 | Introductory College Writing | 3 |
| MA 112 | Contemporary College Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
| At least 9 hours of additional general education courses from three of the following areas, and from at least three different disciplines: | 9 | |
Communications | ||
Natural Sciences | ||
Social Sciences | ||
Arts and Humanities | ||
Inclusion and Belonging | ||
Scientific Reasoning and Literacy | ||