Saturday November 7, 2009
Culinary Arts Program
Degrees & Certificates
As well as meeting the standards of the American Culinary Federation, the
Culinary Arts Program at Cypress College is only one of two schools in Orange
County to offer the Culinary Arts Certificate, Apprentice
Certificate and Associate in Science Degree curricula.
Culinary Arts Certificate
The Culinary Arts Certificate program provides students with basic competencies
in the methods of food handling, cooking, and culinary management. It includes
exposure to various styles, and proper use of culinary applications and equipment.
The program is designed to help students develop a working knowledge of what is
required to be successful for fast track culinary management potential.
Requirements for Certification
| Course# |
Title |
Units |
| HRC 100 |
Nutrition |
3.0 |
| HRC 101 |
Introduction to Hospitality Careers |
3.0 |
| HRC 120 |
Sanitation and Safety |
3.0 |
| HRC 125 |
Resturant and Banquet Operations |
3.0 |
| HRC 135 |
Basic Cooking Techniques |
3.0 |
| HRC 136 |
Baking and Pastry |
3.0 |
| HRC 144 |
Quantity Cooking Techniques |
3.0 |
| HRC 152 |
Menu/Kitchen Layout & Design |
3.0 |
| HRC 231 |
Cost Controls in Hospitality |
3.0 |
| HRC 232 |
Catering and Event Management |
3.0 |
| HRC 233 |
International Gourmet Foods |
3.0 |
| HRC 243 |
The Art of Garde Manger |
3.0 |
| HRC 245 |
Advanced Cooking Techniques |
3.0 |
| HRC 295 |
Hospitality Internship |
3.0 |
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|
Total Units |
42.0 |
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Associate of Science Degree Culinary Arts
The Degree provides students with the mastery and understanding of culinary concepts
and techniques, industry-standard competencies in the methods of food handling,
preparation, and kitchen management, exposure to various culinary styles and cuisines,
and the proper use of culinary applications and equipment.
To earn an A.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, the student must complete the Culinary
Arts Program Certificate for 44 units, complete Cypress College’s General Education
requirement for 25 units, satisfy the cultural pluralism and reading requirement,
complete all major coursework with a grade “C” or better, and have a minimum GPA
of 2.0. At least 50% of all major coursework must be completed at Cypress College.
Requirements for Associate of Science Degree
| Course# |
Title |
Units |
| HRC 100 |
Nutrition |
3.0 |
| HRC 101 |
Introduction to Hospitality Careers |
3.0 |
| HRC 120 |
Sanitation and Safety |
3.0 |
| HRC 125 |
Dining Room Management |
3.0 |
| HRC 135 |
Basic Cooking Techniques |
3.0 |
| HRC 136 |
Baking and Pastry |
3.0 |
| HRC 144 |
Quantity Cooking Techniques |
3.0 |
| HRC 152 |
Menu/Kitchen Layout & Design |
3.0 |
| HRC 231 |
Cost Control in Hospitality |
3.0 |
| HRC 232 |
Banquet and Catering Management |
3.0 |
| HRC 233 |
International Gourmet Foods |
3.0 |
| HRC 243 |
The Art of Garde Manger |
3.0 |
| HRC 245 |
Advanced Cooking Techniques |
3.0 |
| HRC 295 |
Hospitality Internship |
3.0 |
| HRC 299 |
Hospitality Independent Study |
2.0 |
|
Total Units |
44.0 |
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