The Level II Culinology® and Food Science degree requires an Associate in Science; see Catalog for additional course requirements. Transfer students following the CSU General Education Breadth Requirements (CSU GE) must select courses in bold print.

This Culinology® Level II option is articulated with the Food Science and Technology, Culinology® track in the Department of Human Nutrition and Food Science at Cal Poly Pomona. The coursework has received approval from the Research Chefs’ Association. Students must complete both Level I and II and meet the Associate in Science degree requirements. Students should certify their General Education coursework before transfer.

The Research Chefs’ Association suggests that students take additional Culinary Arts courses such as CA 255, Advanced Garde Manger and CA 265 Ala Minute Continental Cooking to enhance their culinary skills.

Program Outcomes

1. Be competent entry-level Culinary and Food Science assistants meeting the employment needs of the community.
2. Communicate and work effectively with Chefs, Food Scientists, and clientele.
3. Be able to transfer to selected colleges in Culinology®.
4. Culinology® students should obtain materials from the Transfer Center for complete details on transferable courses.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education. 

Program Prerequisites

Level 1 - Culinary Food Science Assistant Certificate of Achievement (29 Units)

Required Courses 

Culinology® is the registered trademark of the Research Chef’s Association.

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.

*Level 2 Culinology Professional requires Level 1 as a prerequisite. Plan includes all requirements. 

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CHEM A130 - prerequisite for CHEM A180, or you can clear the prerequisite for CHEM A180 by submitting a prerequisite clearance form.