Culinary Arts
CA 1013: Pro Start I
ProStart I is the first part of a two-year, industry-based program that prepares
students for careers in the restaurant and food service industry. After completion
of ProStart I, the student has the option to take ProStart II, complete 400 hours
of hospitality-related work experience, take and pass the ProStart exam, and receive
national HBA/ProStart certification.
Lecture: 3 hours.
CA 1023: Pro Start II
ProStart II is the second part of a two-year, industry-based program that prepares
students for careers in the restaurant and food service industry. Upon completion
of ProStart I & II, 400 hours of hospitality-related work experience, and successfully
passing the ProStart exam, the student can receive national HBA/ProStart certification.
Lecture: 3 hours.
CA 1113: Introduction to Culinary Arts
Introduction to Culinary Arts is a semester course designed to introduce students
to the culinary arts profession. Emphasis in this course is given to the development
of basic competencies related to the culinary arts profession, basic menus and recipes,
standardization, and kitchen procedures. Upon completion of this course, students
will be introduced to skills needed for employability, customer relations, menu planning,
recipe use, weights and measures, conversions, budgeting, safety and sanitation, organizing
for efficiency, and lab procedures.
Lecture: 3 hours.
CA 1213: Culinary Arts I
This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth study of the professional
kitchen and culinary applications. A prerequisite to this course is Introduction to
Culinary Arts.
Lecture: 3 hours.
CA 1223: Culinary Arts II
This course is designed to provide students with advanced culinary applications, service,
and presentation.
Lecture: 3 hours.