2015-16 Virginia Western Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
2015-16 Virginia Western Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Culinary Arts Career Studies Certificate


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Career Studies Certificate
221-242-03

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to provide students with the basic skills necessary to obtain an entry-level position in the culinary industry.

Program Objectives: This curriculum prepares graduates to enter the workforce at entry level in the following positions: line cook, pantry cook, prep and/or production cook and vegetable cook. With successful work experience, students will be able to become lead cooks.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college.

Program Requirements: To successfully complete the laboratory components of the program, the student must be able to perform the essential functions of a culinarian #1-17 as listed under the Associate of Applied Science Degree .

Program Notes: Dual enrollment opportunities with secondary school programs in the college’s service area are available.

First Year


Second Year


Total Minimum Credits for Degree: 27


* This course has a prerequisite. Prerequisites for all courses are listed in the course description section at the back of this catalog.

NOTE: Fall and Spring course sequence are only taught in their respective semesters.

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