Culinary Arts AAS
68 www.cmcc.edu 2026 • 2027 Culinary Arts (CUA) Program Description The Associate in Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts prepares students for careers in culinary arts, foodservice management, catering, institutional food service, and as chefs. Course work covers a broad spectrum: the preparation of basic and specialized foods, baking and pastry arts, nutrition, sanitation, management techniques and functions, cost control, purchasing, and culinary fundamentals. Students will learn the art of classical French techniques mixed with modern trends.
Courses
- CUA 100 — Introduction to Culinary Arts
- CUA 105 — Fundamentals of Baking
- ENG 101
- ENG 105 — prerequisites. INS 250 Western Thought and Culture I
- COM 100 — . COM 205 Intercultural Communication
- COM 101 — Interpersonal Communication
- MAT 101 — Business Mathematics
- SSC 200 — Research Methods for Social Sciences
- CUA 250 — Modern Cooking
- CUA 252 — Advanced Cakes
- CUA 254 — Advanced a La Carte and Service
- CUA 256 — Chocolates Confections
- CUA 299 — Externship