Associate of Science in Culinary Arts (ACA)
Sullivan University
Key Information
Campus location
Louisville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
18 - 21 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 520 / per credit *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* Per Credit
Introduction
Earn Your Culinary Degree from One of the U.S.’s top 10 Schools!
Master both the art and science of cooking with an Associate of Science Degree in Culinary Arts from our world-renowned College of Hospitality Studies. We are committed to graduating the best-prepared, most sought-after culinary professionals in the industry. Whether your goal is to land a position in a trendy restaurant, own your own business, or even pursue your passion for food around the world, our Culinary Arts program will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to make it in this competitive industry. You will spend most of your time perfecting your cooking techniques and learning new methods in our top-of-the-line kitchen labs. You’ll also gain real-world experience through practicums and externships at Louisville and Lexington’s best restaurants. The solid foundation you build will work in the favor of any aspiring chef and will prove to be well worth your time and investment-- now and in the future.
Program Highlights and Locations
- Sullivan University's College of Hospitality Studies is renowned in the culinary world, having long set the standard for hospitality education and earning a reputation over the past three decades as one of the top hospitality schools in the U.S.
- Ask any student what they love about the College of Hospitality Studies, and you will hear the same answer over and over—the chefs. Our exceptionally talented and experienced faculty will not only be your instructors, they will become your mentors, your support system, and your inspiration. The philosophy behind our culinary training is simple: You will become the best by learning from the best.
- Culinary Arts students complete a practicum or externship at restaurants around the city.
- Sullivan’s Culinary Arts student competition team holds an impressive winning record at the regional, national, and international competition levels, boasting more than 400 gold, silver, and bronze medals.
- Thanks to Sullivan’s streamlined curriculum and year-round, 11-week quarters, you can complete your degree in as little as 18 months.
Locations
- Lexington Campus
- Louisville Campus
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Courses
- Basic Culinary Theory
- Natural Sciences/Mathematics Elective
- Basic Culinary Skills Laboratory
- Garde Manger Theory
- Garde Manger Laboratory
- Advanced Culinary Techniques Laboratory
- Restaurant Practicum
- Food Service Sanitation
- Basic Nutrition
- International Cuisine
- Food and Beverage Control
- Hospitality Management and Supervision
- Wines and Spirits
- Baking Science
- Composition I
- Baking Fundamentals
- Information Literacy
- Essential Strategies for Applied Communications (ESAC)
- Principles of Mathematics
- Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
- Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
Total Credit Hours: 94
Length: 21 months, 18 months accelerated (day)
Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Where will a degree from Sullivan take you?
With an Associate of Science in Culinary Arts degree from Sullivan University, you’ll gain the skills and experience you need to work your way to the top in places such as:
- Restaurants
- Hotels and resorts
- Cruise ships
- Hospitals
- Educational institutions
- Food brokerage businesses
- Research and development kitchens
Our Culinary Arts degree will also prepare you for many opportunities that can lead to other roles within the food industry besides the traditional chef, including:
- Restaurant owner
- Food stylist
- Caterer
- Personal chef
- Nutritionist
- Food scientist
- Food and beverage manager
Program delivery
Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.