Culinary Arts
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters.
For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete.
When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (15 credit hours)
- ENG 101 Composition I (3)
- CUL 100 Culinary Fundamentals (3)
- CUL 105 Culinary Fundamentals Lab (1)
- CUL 120 Foodservice Sanitation (1)
- CUL 140 Beverage Fundamentals (3)
- HOS 105 Orientation to Hospitality (1)
- HPE 214 Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED (3)
- Professional Work Experience*
Second Semester (17 credit hours)
- ENG 103 Composition II (3)
- CUL 110 Intermediate Culinary Applications (3)
- CUL 115 Intermediate Culinary Application Lab (1)
- CUL 190 Food and Beverage Cost Controls (3)
- CSC 135 Core Excel (1)
- NS 115 Introduction to Nutrition (3)
- SUNY General Education approved course in World Language (3)
- Professional Work Experience*
Third Semester (17 credit hours)
- COM 100 Human Communication OR COM 110 Public Speaking (3)
- CUL 200 Garde Manger and International Cuisine (3)
- CUL 205 Garde Manger Lab (1)
- CUL 255 Culinary Restaurant Practicum (5)
- SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (3)
- Approved Electives (2)
- Professional Work Experience*
Fourth Semester (15 credit hours)
- CUL 270 Hospitality Management Seminar (3)
- SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement OR World History and Global Awareness (3)
- SUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice (3)
- Approved Electives (6)
- Professional Work Experience*
* Students are required to complete 600 hours of work experience in culinary arts and hospitality while enrolled in the Culinary Arts or Hospitality and Tourism Management degree programs. Professional work experience complements classroom learning and hands-on labs by providing students with real-world career training.
Schedule Updated: January 3, 2024