The Culinary Arts program is a Bachelor of Science Degree (four-year) program that will provide foundation and specialized study in the culinary field through academic, laboratory, and field internship experiences. The program is designed as a two-plus-two.?

The freshman and sophomore studies required for the Culinary Arts Associate of Science Degree provide the knowledge and skills necessary for the individual to ensure efficient and quality product preparation and service in the food-service setting. Additionally, in the freshman and sophomore studies, through instruction in related areas of financial management, personnel management, ethics, and law in a service setting, preparation of the individual for increasing supervisory responsibility will occur. The junior and senior studies encourage specialization in the areas of service, baking and pastries, product development, restaurant management, regional and international cuisines, and beverage operations. The theoretical, laboratory, and field internship experience components of the curriculum will be sufficient in scope to prepare students for employment in a variety of culinary positions in the growing food service field.