Culinary Arts: Professional Cooking (A.S.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/culinary-arts/
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
The Professional Cooking Associates of Science is the beginning level of professional cooking with the added completion of your general education requirements to earn your Associates of Science degree from Cerritos College. This tier of your education prepares our students for entry level to mid-level employment.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the proper application of cooking methods for a variety of foods.
- Apply techniques to ensure the safe handling and storage of food and kitchen equipment.
- Operate both independently and as a team member in a professional kitchen environment.
- Research, design and prepare dishes and menus for a diversity of cultural preferences and needs.
Program Requirements
Code Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | ||
CA 101 | Introduction to Food Service, Safety, and Sanitation | 2.0 |
CA 120 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3.0 |
CA 230 | Professional Healthy Cooking | 3.0 |
CA 250 | Professional Cooking I | 7.0 |
CA 251 | Professional Cooking II | 8.0 |
CA 252 | Professional Cooking III | 8.0 |
Total Units | 31 |
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Completion of a minimum of 60 semester units to include
- the courses listed above,
- the general education requirements, and
- a grade of “C” or better in all courses required by major.
Additional Expenses
Students will be required to purchase a set of knives and two sets of uniforms.