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Advanced Culinary Arts, Associate in Science Degree

Banner Code: 1_AS_CAAV

Control Number: 08670

Financial Aid Eligible


This program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Accrediting Commission. The requirements for the Certificate of Achievement in Advanced Culinary Arts include coursework covering a solid foundational knowledge of the restaurant and hospitality industry. Students will prepare food for dining guests in the school’s Captain’s Table Restaurant. The coursework will help to prepare students who are interested in a professional career in the Culinary Arts.

Program Outcome

Students will be prepared for employment as professional and competent culinarians.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education

Course Title Units
Required Courses
CA A120Culinary Principles 13
CA A122Culinary Principles 23
CA A124Principles of Baking 12
CA A126Principles of Baking 22
CA A149Pantry2
CA A200Garde Manger 12
CA A205Culinary & Baking - Specialty Diets2
CA A215Directed Practice for Culinary Arts2
CA A245Culinary Principles 33
CA A255Garde Manger 23
CA A265Ala Minute Continental Cooking2
FBM A100Introduction to the Food and Service Industry3
FBM A102Sanitation and Safety2
FBM A140Bar Management and Profitability1.5-3
or FBM A145 Introduction to Wines
or FBM A146 Introduction to Fermented Beverages
or FBM A147 Distilled Spirits and Introduction to Mixology
FBM A190Buffet and Catering Service1.5
FBM A195Dining Room Service2
FBM A215Quantity Food Production Management2
FBM A220Food and Beverage Cost Control4
FBM A222Management, Leadership, and Training3
FBM A270Sustainable Food Systems3
FN A140Introduction to Nutrition Concepts2-3
or FN A170 Nutrition
Total Units50-52.5
 

Suggested Electives
CA A131 Principles of Artisan
CA A226 Principles of Pastry Arts
FBM A221 Menu Planning and Purchasing

Requirement Units
Program Major Units 50-52.5
AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Varies
Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement Varies
Total Minimum Degree Units 65-67.5
 

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year. 

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
FN A140
Introduction to Nutrition Concepts
or Nutrition
2-3
FBM A102 Sanitation and Safety 2
CA A120 Culinary Principles 1 3
CA A149 Pantry 2
CA A124 Principles of Baking 1 2
FBM A190 Buffet and Catering Service 1.5
OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units15.5-16.5
Semester 2
CA A122 Culinary Principles 2 3
CA A200 Garde Manger 1 2
FBM A220 Food and Beverage Cost Control 4
FBM A215 Quantity Food Production Management 2
FBM A195 Dining Room Service 2
OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units16
Summer
OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units6-7
Year 2
Semester 1
CA A245 Culinary Principles 3 3
CA A255 Garde Manger 2 3
CA A126 Principles of Baking 2 2
FBM A100 Introduction to the Food and Service Industry 3
FBM A140
Bar Management and Profitability
or Introduction to Wines
or Introduction to Fermented Beverages
or Distilled Spirits and Introduction to Mixology
1.5-3
Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 3-4
Intermediate Algebra 1
or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
 
 Units15.5-18
Semester 2
CA A265 Ala Minute Continental Cooking 2
CA A215 Directed Practice for Culinary Arts 2
CA A205 Culinary & Baking - Specialty Diets 2
FBM A222 Management, Leadership, and Training 3
FBM A270 Sustainable Food Systems 3
OCC AS GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 2 0-4
OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units15-19
 Total Units68-76.5
1

Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2 

2

OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units