Culinary Arts (CER-CUA)
Program Location: Gulf Shores Campus
Hospitality Management Division
Length: Three Semesters
The Culinary Arts Certificate program is designed to provide training and development of competencies for students enrolled in the program to comply with guidelines as set by the American Culinary Federation.
This is a career program designed for students to go directly into the labor market upon completion. Although some of the courses in this program will transfer to four-year institutions, this program is not designed to be a transfer program of study; therefore, it is not subject to the terms and conditions of Alabama Transfers state transfer and articulation reporting system.
Semester One
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CUA 101 | Orientation to the Hospitality Profession | 3 |
| CUA 116 | Sanitation and Safety | 3 |
| CUA 125 | Food Preparation | 5 |
| MTH 116 or MTH100 or more advanced math course + | 3 | |
| Sub-total Credits | 14 | |
Semester Two
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CUA 115 | Advanced Food Preparation | 3 |
| CUA 205 | Intro to Garde Manger | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| CUA Elective + | 3 | |
| Sub-total Credits | 12 | |
Semester Three
| Item # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CUA 111 | Foundations in Nutrition | 3 |
| PAS 204 | Foundations of Baking | 3 |
| CUA Elective + | 3 | |
| Math, Science, or Computer Science Elective + | 3 | |
| Sub-total Credits | 12 | |
GRAND TOTAL CREDITS 38
*Depending on the program or course, a student may also be required to purchase certain necessary tools and supplies.
Culinary Program Enrollment and Percentages
| Year | Program Enrollment | Percentage Completing Program | Students obtaining CCC | Percentage Retained Spring to Fall | Job Placement | Number of Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | 52 | 10% | 0 | 40% | 100% | 5 |
| 2017-2018 | 82 | 6% | 0 | 41% | 87% | 5 |
| 2018-2019 | 79 | 10% | 0 | 43% | 90% | 8 |
Hospitality and Culinary Management
| Name | File Type |
|---|---|
| Enrollment and Graduation Information |
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| Hospitality Graduate Survey |
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| Hospitality Program Request Info Form |
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Locations:
Gulf Shores Campus
3301 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542