Culinary Arts

  • Certificate
  • AAS
A group of culinary students working together in a professional kitchen.

Are you passionate about the art of cuisine? Ready to turn your love for cooking into a rewarding career?

Culinary professionals can specialize in a particular type of cuisine, such as pastry arts, sous vide, or ethnic specialties like Italian, Chinese, or Indian. They may work as executive chefs, sous chefs, line cooks, pastry chefs, or in other roles within a professional kitchen.

Sharpen your skills, unleash your creativity and embark on a delicious journey toward culinary mastery.

Degrees & Certificates

Level One Certificate – Professional Cook

Certificate
Students master solid foundational culinary skills, making them eligible for entry-level positions in restaurants, catering services, and other culinary establishments. This program is a valuable credential for those eager to start their culinary careers with a practical and targeted approach.

Length

23 Credit Hours
2 semesters on average
Full-Time Schedule

Costs

In District Tuition: $924 per semester for 12 credit hours
Tuition & Fees

Mode

In-Person

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Associate of Applied Science

AAS
Students delve into foundational culinary principles, including knife skills, food safety, nutrition and meal planning. They gain hands-on experience in state-of-the art kitchens, honing their abilities in preparing a diverse range of cuisines. The curriculum covers baking and pastry, culinary nutrition, a la carte cooking, international and regional cuisine and culinary supervision and management.

Length

60 Credit Hours
4 semesters on average
Full-Time Schedule

Costs

In District Tuition: $1,155 per semester for 15 credit hours
Tuition & Fees

Mode

In-Person

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Accreditation

College of the Mainland is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees and certificates.

Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of College of the Mainland.

How Certificates Stack

Our stackable certificates allow you to learn and add to your educational and professional careers while working toward your associate degree. Complete a certificate along with the A.A.S. degree requirements, and have your associates completed in two years.

Level One Certificate - Professional Cook

Certificate
The Professional Cook Certificate is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education for obtaining employment in culinary establishments. This is a Level One Certificate.
23 credits | 2 semesters

Associate of Applied Science

AAS
The Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education for obtaining employment in various areas of the culinary arts.
Professional Cook Certificate + 37 credits | 1.5 years

Careers & Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for entry- to mid-level positions such as line cook, prep cook, sous chef, baker, catering assistant, or food service supervisor. With experience, graduates may advance into roles in restaurant management, catering, food entrepreneurship, or institutional food service.

Reach Out To Us

We’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you have questions about admissions or want to speak to someone in the program, our enrollment team is ready to help.
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409-938-1211
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