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Culinary – Programs & Curriculum


Culinary Arts - Associate of Science

Program Overview

In your search for culinary arts schools in Silicon Valley, California, look no further than The Art Institute of California—Silicon Valley, a campus of Argosy University. Our Culinary Arts associate’s degree program will first teach you the basics, including knife and hand skills, and then you’ll delve into specialty areas like baking and pastry, garde manger, international and American cuisines, and à la carte. You will be prepared to seek entry-level positions including prep cook, line cook, and first cook.

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Program Description
The Associate of Science degree program in Culinary Arts is a six-quarter program that is designed to develop students skills through a variety of culinary courses designed to teach classical cuisine techniques, as well as exploring International cuisine. Students will be exposed to a variety of world cuisines and use ingredients and techniques from around the globe. Instruction in kitchen management, purchasing, cost control, menu design, and dining room operation provides students with a business acumen. The program focuses on both production and individual skills necessary to gain entry-level positions in restaurants, hotels, resorts, and other catering or foodservice institutional settings.

Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have the opportunity to:
• Establishing and maintain safety and sanitation procedures
• Prepare standardized recipes using a variety of cooking techniques which meet industry quality standards
• Prepare a variety of international recipes utilizing the correct techniques, ingredients and equipment which meet industry quality standards
• Describe and perform tasks related to common business practices in the culinary industry, including inventory, menu planning, cost control, and food purchasing.
• Describe the principles of food and beverage management.
• Define and articulate the core values of the culinary professional.
• Seek entry-level positions in commercial and institutional food service settings.

Graduation Requirements
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Culinary Arts, students must: receive a passing grade or credit for all required coursework; earn a minimum of 90 quarter credits; achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; meet portfolio or other requirements as outlined by the program; and satisfy all financial obligations to The Art Institute.


Tuition Data for this program at The Art Institute of California—Silicon Valley, a campus of Argosy University

Below is the current tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Books & Digital Resources$1100
Program Fees$7528
Room & Board$26400
Tuition$46620

The financial aid office uses an estimate of direct and indirect costs to determine how much financial aid a student may be eligible for. Direct costs include tuition, fees, some books and supplies, and institutional housing. Indirect costs include estimates of other living expenses, transportation and personal expenses. Housing costs may be considered direct or indirect. Examples of the costs of attendance estimates used can be found by clicking here.

*optional where available


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    Program Costs
    Q:

    How much will this program cost me?

    A:

    Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

    Books & Digital Resources$1100
    Program Fees$6910
    Room & Board$31563
    Tuition$46620
    *optional where available

    Median Debt
    Q:

    What are my financing options to pay for the program?

    A:

    In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 89% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates:

    • Federal Loans: $18783
    • Private Educational Loans: $0
    • Institutional Financing plan: $0

    Success
    Q:

    How long will it take me to complete this program?

    A:

    The program could take as little as 18 months to complete.

    32% of graduates from this program finished in this time.

    Q:

    What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?

    A:

    According to EDMC calculations, the job placement rate for students who graduate from this program is 96%.

    Q:

    What are the job opportunities for graduates of this program?

    A:

    For more information on job opportunities in this field of study, see the following links on career paths that may be open to you after studying in this field: The job opportunities links are for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information.

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The Art Institute of California—Silicon Valley, a campus of Argosy University

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