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Culinary Arts Foundation, Certificate

The Certificate in Culinary Arts Foundation provides the student with the skills to obtain employment as a prep cook or cook. Students gain an in-depth understanding of food safety and sanitation as well as supervision theory. In the lab classes, students learn fundamental cooking and baking techniques as well as introductory hospitality skills. By the end of the first semester, student's must have the Texas Food Handler's Certification.

The Certificate in Culinary Arts Foundation is exempt from TSI requirements and is a building block towards the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts and Hospitality.

Recommended Program of Study

First Semester

CHEF 1301Basic Food Preparation

3:2:4

CHEF 1305Sanitation and Safety

3:3:1

HAMG 1321Introduction to Hospitality Industry

3:3:1

PSTR 1301Fundamentals of Baking

3:2:4

RSTO 1313Hospitality Supervision

3:3:1

Total Credit Hours:15