Programs of Study

Culinary Arts

Degree: AOS |  Graduation Requirements: 61 credits

Program Summary:

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.

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
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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 put our graduates on the leading edge of industry standards and equip 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 culinary business.

Human Resource Management
Introduction to Food & Baking
Beverage Service
Sanitation & Safety
Composition I
Principles of Baking
Hospitality Purchasing
Culinary Arts Theory & Development
Fundamentals of Speech
Business Mathematics
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Marketing
Restaurant Operations
Garde Manger
Bakery Production
Hospitality Cost Control
Bread and Roll Production
Banquet & Catering Practices
International Cuisines
American Cuisines
Advanced Baking Techniques
Nutrition
Applied Nutrition Lab
Elective

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