Academic Catalog

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 101Introduction to Food Service, Safety, and Sanitation2.0
CA 120Introduction to the Hospitality Industry3.0
CA 230Professional Healthy Cooking3.0
CA 250Professional Cooking I7.0
CA 251Professional Cooking II8.0
CA 252Professional Cooking III8.0
Total Units31

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Completion of a minimum of 60 semester units to include

  1. the courses listed above,
  2. the general education requirements, and
  3. 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.