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Culinary Arts - CA44 Diploma
Program Description: The Culinary Arts Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for the culinary profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of culinary theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Culinary Arts Diploma. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the culinary field as cooks, bakers, or caterers/culinary managers.
Locations Offered:
Valdosta
Requirements:
- Submit a completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or High School Equivalency transcript or college transcripts showing successful completion of 60+ semester credits or 72+ quarter credits
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable
- Present acceptable ACCUPLACER, ACT, ASSET, COMPASS, PSAT, or SAT scores or GED score of 145 or higher or have one of the following: an associate degree or higher or have a HOPE GPA of 2.6 after the completion of 10th grade. Documentation on a college transcript of successful completion of appropriate courses from a regionally accredited college or university may be accepted in lieu of test scores.
Additional Program Requirements:
- Provision of a health certificate documenting adequate health including the ability to lift 50 lbs., to do prolonged standing, and to tolerate heat.
- Students may be required to participate in internships at sites which may require one or more of the following: CPR/First Aid Certification, physical examination, up-to-date immunizations, criminal background check, and/or drug screen.
Curriculum
| General Core Courses | 8 |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development | 2 |
| Occupational Courses | 44 |
|---|---|
| CUUL 1000 Fundamentals of Culinary Arts | 4 |
| CUUL 1110 Culinary Safety and Sanitation | 2 |
| CUUL 1120 Principles of Cooking | 6 |
| CUUL 1129 Fundamentals of Restaurant Operations | 4 |
| CUUL 1220 Baking Principles | 5 |
| CUUL 1320 Garde Manger | 4 |
| CUUL 1370 Culinary Nutrition and Menu Development | 3 |
| CUUL 2160 Contemporary Cuisine | 4 |
| Choose One of the Following (3 Hours) | 3 |
| COLL 1010 College and Career Success Skills | 3 |
| COMP 2000 Intro. to Technology and Computer Application | 3 |
| Choose One of the Following (6 Hours) | 6 |
| CUUL 2130 Culinary Practicum | 6 |
| CUUL 2140 Advanced Baking and International Cuisine | 6 |
| Choose One of the Following (3 Hours) | 3 |
| CUUL 2190 Principles of Culinary Leadership | 3 |
| MGMT 1115 Leadership | 3 |
Faculty & Staff
Culinary Arts Program Coordinator, Valdosta Campus
Culinary Arts Instructor, Valdosta Campus
Hotel-Restaurant-Travel Management Program Coordinator, Valdosta Campus
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The information in this College Catalog and Student Handbook accurately reflects current policies and procedures at the time of publication. Students are admitted to the College under and are subject to the provisions of the WGTC Catalog and Student Handbooks for the term they initially enroll. Students in all programs are admitted under and are subject to the provisions of the College Catalog and Student Handbook and applicable addendums for the term they are admitted to the program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. If for any reason a break in enrollment occurs, students must reapply and satisfy the College Catalog and Student Handbook requirements for the term of their re-entry to any program. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the student. The College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time.
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