Associate of Science in Culinary Arts
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
Key Information
Campus location
Philadelphia, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
60 weeks
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* Tuition: $6,350 per term (Early Decision). $6,550 per term (Full Time). $9,825 per term (Part Time).
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Introduction
Our Associate of Science in Culinary Arts program provides a comprehensive overview of creative cooking at the professional level.
You’ll master the fundamentals of composing dishes in Introduction to Culinary Ingredients, sharpen your knife skills in Culinary Techniques, and then apply those lessons in food-specific classes, including Meats, Fish, and Loaves of bread and Pastry. At the same time, interactive academic courses like Nutrition, Cost Accounting, and Concept Development will focus on teaching you the critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills you’ll utilize in the field. Upon completion of the program, you’ll be prepared for entry-level positions in a variety of foodservice operations, including restaurants, hotels, catering services, banquet halls, and resorts.
Hands-on Courses General Education
- INTRO TO CULINARY ARTS
- EGGS, DAIRY, AND PASTA
- VEGETABLES AND STARCH
- INTRO TO CULINARY INGREDIENTS
- FISH
- SHELLFISH
- POULTRY
- MEATS - BEEF AND VEAL
- MEATS - LAMB AND PORK
- MEATS - VARIETY AND GAME
- BREADS AND PASTRY
- CAKES AND DESSERTS
- WORLD DINING PRODUCTION (4 COURSES)
- MARKET PRODUCTION (6 COURSES)
- INTERNSHIP (2 EXPERIENCES)
General Education
- FRESHMAN SEMINAR
- FOUNDATIONS IN RESEARCH
- ENGLISH COMPOSITION
- COLLEGE MATH
- INTRO TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
- EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGY
- STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
- UNDERSTANDING WORLD CULTURES
- AMERICAN COURTS & LEGAL SYSTEM
- NUTRITION FOR A HEALTHY LIFE
- THE LEADING SUPERVISOR *
- INTRODUCTORY FRENCH
- SHAPING AMERICAN CULTURES
- CULTURE OF FRANCE
Major Specific
- INTRO TO CULINARY TECHNIQUES
- SANITATION *
- INTRO TO WINES
- PURCHASING AND COST CONTROL*
Experiential Learning
- TOUR OF FRANCE
* Certification Courses
** courses are subject to change
Tuition-Paid Travel
As part of Walnut Hill College’s distinctive Culinary Arts program, associate students participate in a week-long, tuition-paid gastronomic tour of France. They explore the charm of French villages and some of the finest dining in Europe. Best of all, they have the opportunity to study with international professionals in the hospitality and culinary fields.
Tuition
Our academic year is divided into three ten-week terms. A total of six terms is required for an associate degree and twelve terms for a bachelor’s degree.
- $6,350 per term (Early Decision)
- $6,550 per term (Full Time)
- $9,825 per term (Part Time)