Culinary Arts & Hospitality Certificate

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program is a certificate program that will enable students to enter the culinary workforce with the skills and confidence needed to build a successful career. The topics covered range from classical to modern techniques. This program focuses on both culinary and baking and pastry which will prepare students for employment in various departments of a food service establishment. Upon completion of this program graduates will have a well-rounded education enabling them to work in any establishment, from casual to fine dining restaurants. 

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Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
CUL-110 Sanitation and Safety 2
CUL-150 Introduction to Culinary Arts 1 3
CUL-700 Culinary History 2
CUL-705 Baking and Pastry 4
 Units11
Spring Semester 1
CUL-120 Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Control 3
CUL-500 Introduction to Culinary Arts 2 4
CUL-710 Entrepreneurship and Hospitality Management 2
CUL-750 The Art of Garde Manger 4
 Units13
 Total Units24

Requirements 

Course Title Credits
Required Courses
CUL-110Sanitation and Safety2
CUL-120Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Control3
CUL-150Introduction to Culinary Arts 13
CUL-500Introduction to Culinary Arts 24
CUL-700Culinary History2
CUL-705Baking and Pastry4
CUL-710Entrepreneurship and Hospitality Management2
CUL-750The Art of Garde Manger4
Total Units24

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Gainful Employment Disclosures: Culinary Arts & Hospitality

Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2024 

Program Name CULINARY ARTS & HOSPITALITY 

This program is designed to be completed in 8 months 

This program will cost $1,104 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.   

Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.  

The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: California 

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here:  https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/ 

NOTE:  
Cost per unit $46
Nonresident Fees- Tuition: $318
Capital Outlay: $58
Parking Permits cost $90 a year or $45 a semester
RTA Go Pass cost $16 a year or $8 a semester
SGA discount sticker (optional) - $14 a year or $7 a semester
Student representation fee (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester
Student Health Center Fee - $52 a year or $26 a semester
*For summer session fees and non-CA resident tuition, please see: https://www.msjc.edu/enroll/what-fees-do-i-have-to-pay.html