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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- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Units | 11 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CUL-110 | Sanitation and Safety | 2 |
| CUL-120 | Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Control | 3 |
| CUL-150 | Introduction to Culinary Arts 1 | 3 |
| CUL-500 | Introduction to Culinary Arts 2 | 4 |
| CUL-700 | Culinary History | 2 |
| CUL-705 | Baking and Pastry | 4 |
| CUL-710 | Entrepreneurship and Hospitality Management | 2 |
| CUL-750 | The Art of Garde Manger | 4 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
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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