Associate in Occupational Science in Culinary Arts
Sullivan County Community College
Key Information
Campus location
Loch Sheldrake, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 - 5 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 434 / per credit **
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* students may apply to any program in the semester preceeding the program start date
** in-state tuition: $217 per credit hour | out-of-state tuition: $434 per credit hour
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Introduction
Got a taste for the foodie life? Gain the skills to excel as a professional in the food industry, including world cuisine, baking, restaurant service, wine & beverages, and more.
The Associate in Occupational Science degree in Culinary Arts prepares the student for entry-level work in the culinary field. Courses focus on the theory, practice, and hands-on work of culinary arts. Students work with industry professionals in several kitchens, bakeries, and the Grossinger Dining Room. Students will also take courses in Hospitality Purchasing, Cost Control, and Human Resources to round out their knowledge. They will receive ServSafe and TIPS certifications as part of their coursework.
The SUNY Sullivan Advantage
The Catskill Hospitality Institute at SUNY Sullivan prepares students who are passionate about hospitality service industries.
Hands-On Experience & Knowledge
Our program prepares students who are passionate about culinary service industries. Our students gain hands-on, real-world skills and knowledge to position themselves to perform locally and globally, with pride, enthusiasm, and with levels of service that exceed expectations.
Real-World, Live-Action Classrooms
Our associate degree programs deliver a hands-on, immersive experience that puts our graduates on the leading edge of industry standards and equips them with skills that are highly desirable to employers.
Experience That’s Real and Relevant
Students work alongside industry professionals in several bakeries, kitchens, and the Grossinger Dining Room. Courses in Hospitality Purchasing, Cost Control, and
Human Resources as well as ServSafe and TIPS certifications prepare our graduates in all aspects of the culinary business.
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Curriculum
First Semester:
- Human Resource Management
- Introduction to Food and Baking
- Beverage Service
- Sanitation and Safety
- Composition I
Second Semester:
- Principles of Baking
- Hospitality Purchasing
- Culinary Arts Theory & Development
- Fundamentals of Speech
- Business Mathematics
- Principles of Marketing
Third Semester:
- Restaurant Operations
- Garde Manger
- Bakery Production
- Hospitality Cost Control
- Bread and Roll Production
Fourth Semester:
- Banquet & Catering Practices
- International Cuisines
- American Cuisine
- Advanced Baking Technique
- Nutrition
- Applied Nutrition Lab
- Free Elective By Advisement
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Program Outcome
Graduates of the Culinary Arts – AOS will have demonstrated:
- Industry-standard, entry-level skills
- Professionalism in themselves and their work
- The ability to creatively solve culinary problems and develop skills to evaluate their own and that of others
- Technical, cognitive, and creative thinking skills with professional and tangible results
Virtual Open House
Virtual open house is scheduled for Tuesdays at 3:30pm (USA eastern standard time)