Culinary Arts, Certificate of Specialization

Culinary Arts - Certificate of Specialization (ECC code: CULINARYARTS.SP)

The Certificate in Specialization is a very intensive one-year program. With the completion of this credential the student will have successfully completed (23) credit hours in foundational courses. This Certificate is designed for the individual that needs basic skills set to the culinary field and a quick entry to the job force. Students are strongly encouraged to continue with their education towards an AAS in Culinary.

Extra-Curricular/Cocurricular Opportunities at ECC: All Culinary students have an opportunity to participate in DECA. ECC-DECA has competed regionally and nationally enjoying trips to Washington D.C. and New York.

Campus Offered	Credits Required
ECC-Union	23

Certificate of Specialization (23 hours)

Students interested in the ECC Culinary Arts Certificate of Specialization program are encouraged to contact the program coordinator to receive a tour of the culinary facilities and review the curriculum, admission requirements and career potentials.

Fall Semester (14 hours)

COL 100 - Campus Orientation Hours: 0
COL 101 - Falcon Seminar Hours: 1
PSC CIVICS - Civics Achievement Exam Hours: 0 (recommended)*
CUL 101 - Kitchen Fundamentals Hours: 3
CUL 103 - Basic Culinary Methods & Techniques Hours: 5
CUL 104 - Food Safety & Sanitation Hours: 1
CUL 111 - Fundamentals of Baking Hours: 4

Spring Semester (9 Hours)

CUL 112 - Concept Planning & Nutritional Menus Hours: 3
CUL 113 - Intermediate Culinary Methods & Techniques Hours: 3
CUL 114 - Dining Room Management & Table Service Hours: 2
CUL 115 - Introduction to Table Service and Breakfast Cooking Hours: 1
*Civics Achievement Exam is required if a student pursues an AAS degree upon completion of certificate.