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Culinary Arts

Application Code: 
0578
Degree Received: 
Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
Academic Department: 
Culinary Arts
Description: 

The courses train each student in the principles applied to culinary arts. The goal is to prepare men and women for supervisory trainee positions, food production positions or culinary arts positions which require special skills and knowledge of food, business, and human relations. By learning the fundamental culinary principles basic to the food service industry and employing the techniques of food planning, preparation, and supervision in the lab classes, the students develop skills, confidence, and judgment.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Recommended: In-depth knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing skills.

Graduation Requirements: 

A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average. Note: students must pass 1478 before taking 2479, pass 2479 before taking 3479, and pass 3479 before taking 4478.

Culinary Arts-Baking, Production & Management

Application Code: 
0423
Degree Received: 
Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
Academic Department: 
Culinary Arts
Description: 

To meet the demand for skilled bakers, the program incorporates 1,350 hours of hands-on production experience, of which approximately 80 percent is concentrated in bakery training. The classroom includes detailed instruction in methods, ingredients, measurements, controls, equipment, and merchandising. The production for breakfast, lunch, and dinner requirements are built into one daily schedule.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Recommended: In-depth knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing skills.

Graduation Requirements: 

A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average. Note: students must pass 1578 before taking 2489, pass 2478 before taking 3489, and pass 3489 before taking 4488.

Alfred State College,  10 Upper College Drive,  Alfred, NY 14802   |   1-800-4-ALFRED (425-3733)