Associate in Science in Culinary Arts
Mission College
Key Information
Campus location
Santa Clara, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
60 hours
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
The Culinary Arts Associates in Science is an intentional and specific expansion of the Hospitality Management program at Mission College. Students gain a solid command of traditional and modern food preparation, presentation, and service practices common throughout the industry.
Menu planning cost control and maintaining a safe, fair, and equitable working environment are reinforced. A complete chef’s uniform is required.
Skills Needed
- Creative problem solving
- Customer-centric approach
- Management skills
- Communication skills and being bilingual are a plus
- Cultural awareness in dealing with a variety of backgrounds/customs
- Multi-tasking
- Strong work ethic and commitment
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Knowledge of safety requirements and attention to detail
Program Outcome
- Students entering the Culinary Arts program will complete the Associate of Science Degree in Culinary Arts.
- Students will be able to use forecasting techniques to translate strategic business objectives and financial documents into effective and efficient daily operational processes.
- Students will be confident and skillful in cooking and basic baking practices to be able to properly create and execute kitchen functions and processes, train and mentor staff, and lead the kitchen in a professional and successful manner.
- Student’s completing the Associate of Science Degree in Culinary Arts will obtain employment in the Hospitality or Food Service Industry.
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Curriculum
To earn this degree, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60-degree applicable units with an overall GPA of 2.0.
- Completing a minimum of 18-semester units in the major with a grade of C (or P) or better.
- Completion of the AS Graduation Requirements, CSU GE-B or IGETC.
Required Core Curriculum Courses Required (38.0 Units)
- FDR 050A ---- Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- FDR 051 ---- Basic Food Preparation (2.0 Lecture/3.0 Lab) ---- 5.0
- FDR 053 ---- Restaurant Operations (1.0 Lecture/5.0 Lab) ---- 6.0
- FDR 058 ---- Cost Control for Foodservice Organizations (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- FDR 072 ---- Intermediate Cuisine (2.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 3.0
- FDR 073 ---- Fundamentals of Baking and Confectionery (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 2.0
- FDR 075 ---- Menu Planning (2.0 Lecture) ---- 2.0
- FDR 079 ---- Introduction to Food and Wine Pairing (2.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 3.0
- FDR 096 ---- Healthy Cuisine (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 2.0
- INF 050 ---- Sanitation and Safety (2.0 Lecture) ---- 2.0
Choose a Minimum of 6.0 Units List of Selected Electives Below
- FDR 054 ---- Hotel and Restaurant Accounting (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- FDR 055 ---- Procurement for Foodservice Operations (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- FDR 060A ---- Food Service Facilities Planning (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- FDR 074 ---- Intermediate Baking and Confectionery (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 2.0
- FDR 076 ---- Sales and Marketing in the Hospitality Industry (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- FDR 078 ---- Advanced Baking and Pastry (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 2.0
- FDR 081 ---- Intro to Wines and Spirits of the World (2.0 Lecture) ---- 2.0
- FDR 082 ---- Introduction to Chocolate and Confectionary (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 2.0
- FDR 085 ---- Foundations for Sustainability in Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Services (2.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- FDR 086 ---- Beginning Bread Making (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 2.0
- FDR 105 ---- Catering Management and Operations (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 2.0
- FDR 106A ---- Starting a Mobile Food Business (2.0 Lecture) ---- 2.0
- FDR 106B ---- Food Trucks: Mobile Food Operations (1.0 Lecture/0.5 Lab) ---- 2.0
- WRK 300HM ---- Occupational Work Experience in HM ---- 2.0
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships at Mission
Mission College offers a variety of scholarships ranging from $50 to several thousand dollars per year. Eligibility may vary based on fields of study, community and/or college involvement, and/or financial need.
All continuing Mission College and new students, including graduating high school students and transferring students, may apply.
Current Scholarships Available
Mission College 2022-23 General Scholarships Application
New, returning, continuing, or transferring Mission College Scholarship opportunities are available. The 2022-23 MC Scholarship Application-visit the website for more details. The deadline has closed for this year.
NEW Spring 2022 Scholarship Opportunities!
Jim McEntee Legacy Scholarship: Deadline April 30, 2022. Download the application here: 21-22 Jim McEntee Scholarship
American Association of University Woman-AAUW (San Jose Branch Scholarship Application & Opportunity. For more information, visit the website. The deadline to apply is April 15,
NEW Chicana Latina (CLF) Foundation Scholarship
The Chicana Latina Foundation awards scholarships to Latina college students valued at $1500 each. Deadline to Apply: March 31st, 2022
NEW Progress Pride Scholarship!
For the first time, the Mensa Foundation seeks to award our Progress Pride Scholarship: up to two $10,000 scholarships. The scholarship is intended for college-bound, college, or graduate students at U.S. universities who identify as both BIPOC and LGBTQ—and who have demonstrated positive service to the BIPOC and LGBTQ communities.
POINT Foundation Scholarship
The Community College Scholarship Program launched in 2016 and went national in 2017. To be selected for the scholarship, students are evaluated on academic performance and potential, financial need, involvement in school and community, and goals for the future. Deadline to Apply May 3rd.
Mission Promise Program
Mission College is proud to expand our Mission Promise Program to make college more affordable for our new, first-time college students! Eligible students will have their enrollment fees paid for their first two years AND get up to $1,000 to pay for books or other educational expenses.
Dreamer Scholarships
Dreamers: Scholarship opportunity for undocumented and/or DACA recipients
- Immigrants Rising Scholarships
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation
- List of Undergraduate Scholarships
- Latinos in Technology (Includes Business and Nursing)
STEM Based
STEM: Science, Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) Scholarship Opportunities. New opportunities are open!
- NEW! Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship.
- NEW! Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship.
- Nordson BUILDS Scholarship Program.
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Gates Millennium
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
External Scholarships New opportunities!
Additional scholarship resources and links.
- pointfoundation.org (LGBTQI+ Scholarship Opportunity)
- Progress Pride Scholarship (BIPOC & LGBTQI+ Scholarship Opportunity)
- Latinos in Technology (includes Business and Nursing)
- Horacio Alger Scholarship (various & Career & Technical Scholarships)
- Pivotalnow.org (Foster Youth Scholarship Opportunity)
- National League of American Pen Woman (NLAPW) (females only scholarship)
- 2022 Scholarship Details 2022 NLAPW Application
- African American Scholarship Opportunity
- African American Scholarship
- Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
- Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
- Soroptomist-Live Your Dream Award New!
- Live Your Dream Award NEW! (Due Nov. 15)
- VAPW Scholarship Application (Vietnamese American Professional Women Association of Silicon Valley Deadline May 1)
Career Opportunities
Jobs in the Field
- Hotel operations, including front desk, housekeeping, restaurant staff, and porters
- Restaurant operations, including cook, server, manager, host, bartender
- Sommelier (expert in wine)
- Restaurant Owner
- Event Planner
- Executive Chef
- Catering Manager or Assistant
- Hotel General Manager and management
- Housekeeper
- Travel Agent and Tour Guide
- Marketing and Public Relations