Culinary Arts: AAS

Culinary Arts: AAS

Associate in Applied Science | 65 credit hours minimum

Area of Interest: Business, Culinary Arts, and Hospitality

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Program Description:

The Culinary Arts program is designed to meet current and future needs for training food service and food service managerial persons to assume leadership roles in the industry. The curriculum covers food preparation, production, table service and culinary management. Addressing the business, academic, and technical aspects of the industry, the curriculum offers a wide range of courses, specifically meeting the requirements of the hotels, restaurants and clubs in this field. The program features a heavy emphasis on food preparation from basic to advanced, combined with courses that offer a foundation in the managerial aspects of the industry.

Locations. This program is offered in its entirety at Forest Park. 

Cost of Attendance.  For more information on cost of attendance visit MoSCORES

Program Career and Salary Information.  Pursuant to Missouri HB 1606 (2018), information regarding the number of credit hours, program length, employment rate, wage data, and graduates employed in careers related to their program of study at St. Louis Community College can be found at the following URL: https://scorecard.mo.gov/scorecard/. Search using School / Program “St. Louis Community College” and choose the degree or credential type of interest. 

The following limitations to the data apply: Information provided is based on the most recent cohorts available. Typically, most recent cohorts for wage and completion data are six years prior to the current academic year. Time to complete a program of study varies depending on the number of credit hours students earn per semester.

Interested in this program? Start the enrollment process by visiting the Apply to STLCC page.   

At the completion of the program, students are expected to:

  1. work within established guidelines for safety and sanitation at all times.
  2. prepare benchmark recipes demonstrating basic culinary techniques and understanding of equipment.
  3. demonstrate a basic understanding of the various segments and career opportunities that comprise the expansive hospitality industry.
  4. project a level of professionalism appropriate to hospitality industry standards.
  5. interpret numerical data that will influence financial decisions in foodservice operations.
  6. describe functions and food sources of the major nutrient in food preparation and storage.

Missouri Civics Examination.  Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.

Program of Study

General Education
ENG 101College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100)3
COM 101Oral Communication I (MOTR COMM 100)3
DIT 115Principles of Nutrition (MOTR LIFS 100N)3
MTH 108Elementary Applied Mathematics (or Higher Level Mathematics)3
SOC 101Introduction to Sociology (MOTR SOCI 101)3
HST 102United States History from 1865 to the Present (MOTR HIST 102)3
Program Requirements
HTM 100Introduction to the Hospitality Industry3
CUL 101Safety and Sanitation1
BIO 177Food Science3
HTM 120Supervision and Leadership in the Hospitality Industry3
HTM 210Hospitality Financial Planning and Cost Control3
HTM 200Procurement in the Hospitality Industry3
HTM 230Bar and Beverage Management3
Culinary Arts Courses
CUL 110Food Preparation Practical I3
CUL 115Food Preparation Practical II3
CUL 120Food Preparation Practical III3
BAP 150Bakeshop Basics for Culinarians3
CUL 201Garde Manger2
CUL 205Global Cuisine2
CUL 210Nutritional Cooking2
CUL 215American Regional Cuisine2
CUL 220Introduction to a la Carte Cooking2
CUL 250Culinary Arts Capstone6
Total Credit Hours65

Full-Time Academic Plan 

Missouri Civics Examination.  Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.

PLEASE NOTE:  If you originally enrolled at STLCC prior to Fall 2024, you may need to view an archived catalog for your correct program requirements.  Please speak with an advisor or the program coordinator for more information.

New PlanGrids
First Year
Fall Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
ENG 101 College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100)3Placement score or ENG 030 or ENG 070 with a grade of "C" or better or recommendation of department and Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079
MTH 108 Elementary Applied Mathematics (or higher)3Reading Proficiency
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (MOTR SOCI 101)3Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079
HTM 100 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry3Reading Proficiency
DIT 115 Principles of Nutrition (MOTR LIFS 100N)3Reading Proficiency
CUL 101 Safety and Sanitation1Reading ProficiencyUpon successful completion of this semester, students are eligible to enroll in lab classes
Credit Hours16
Spring Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
BIO 177 Food Science3Reading Proficiency
CUL 110 Food Preparation Practical I 13CUL 101 with a grade of "S", HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C", and Reading ProficiencySee Footnote 1 below for additional information.
CUL 115 Food Preparation Practical II 13CUL 110 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading ProficiencySee Footnote 1 below for additional information.
CUL 120 Food Preparation Practical III 13CUL 115 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading ProficiencySee Footnote 1 below for additional information.
BAP 150 Bakeshop Basics for Culinarians 13CUL 101 with a grade of "S", HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C", and Reading ProficiencySee Footnote 1 below for additional information.
Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
HTM 200 Procurement in the Hospitality Industry3HTM 100 and MTH 108 or higher with minimum grades of "C", and Reading Proficiency
HTM 210 Hospitality Financial Planning and Cost Control3HTM 100 and MTH 108 or higher with minimum grades of "C", and Reading Proficiency
CUL 201 Garde Manger2BAP 150 and CUL 120 with minimum grades of "C" and Reading Proficiency
CUL 205 Global Cuisine2BAP 150 and CUL 120 with minimum grades of "C" and Reading Proficiency
CUL 210 Nutritional Cooking2DIT 115, BAP 150, and CUL 120 with minimum grades of "C" and Reading Proficiency
CUL 215 American Regional Cuisine2CUL 120 and BAP 150 with minimum grades of "C" and Reading Proficiency
CUL 220 Introduction to a la Carte Cooking2BAP 150 and CUL 120 with minimum grades of "C", and Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours16
Spring Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
COM 101 Oral Communication I (MOTR COMM 100)3Concurrent enrollment in ENG 070 or Reading Proficiency
HST 102 United States History from 1865 to the Present (MOTR HIST 102)3Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079
HTM 120 Supervision and Leadership in the Hospitality Industry3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
HTM 230 Bar and Beverage Management3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
CUL 250 Culinary Arts Capstone6BAP 150, CUL 201, CUL 205, CUL 210, CUL 215, CUL 220, HTM 200, HTM 210 all with a minimum grade of "C", and Reading ProficiencyStudents are eligible to apply to the American Culinary Federation for certification as a Certified Culinarian (CC) upon graduation
Credit Hours18
Total Credit Hours65
1

Students are asked to enroll in CUL 110, CUL 115, CUL 120, and BAP 150 in the same semester.  Please contact Culinary Arts Program Coordinator, Ellen Piazza for course entry advisement at epiazza@stlcc.edu.

*Click on the hyperlinked course number to view additional information about the course.

**Students completing a course that has been assigned a MOTR number may transfer that course to any public institution in Missouri. Those who complete CORE 42 requirements will have that verification on their transcript.

*** It is your responsibility to verify that the courses listed above will transfer to the four-year institution of your choice.  Maximize your transfer credits/classes by meeting with an academic advisor. 

Part-Time Academic Plan 

Missouri Civics Examination.  Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.

PLEASE NOTE:  If you originally enrolled at STLCC prior to Fall 2024, you may need to view an archived catalog for your correct program requirements.  Please speak with an advisor or the program coordinator for more information.

New PlanGrids
First Year
Fall Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
MTH 108 Elementary Applied Mathematics (or higher)3Reading Proficiency
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (MOTR SOCI 101)3Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079
Credit Hours6
Spring Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
HTM 100 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry3Reading Proficiency
DIT 115 Principles of Nutrition (MOTR LIFS 100N)3Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours6
Summer Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
CUL 101 Safety and Sanitation1Reading ProficiencyUpon completion of this semester, students are eligible to enroll in lab classes
Credit Hours1
Second Year
Fall Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
CUL 110 Food Preparation Practical I 13CUL 101 with a grade of "S", HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C", and Reading ProficiencySee Footnote 1 Below for additional information.
CUL 115 Food Preparation Practical II 13CUL 110 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading ProficiencySee Footnote 1 Below for additional information.
CUL 120 Food Preparation Practical III 13CUL 115 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading ProficiencySee Footnote 1 Below for additional information.
Credit Hours9
Spring Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
BAP 150 Bakeshop Basics for Culinarians3CUL 101 with a grade of "S", HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C", and Reading Proficiency
BIO 177 Food Science3Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours6
Summer Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
ENG 101 College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100)3Placement score or ENG 030 or ENG 070 with a grade of "C" or better or recommendation of department and Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079
HST 102 United States History from 1865 to the Present (MOTR HIST 102)3Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079
Credit Hours6
Third Year
Fall Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
CUL 201 Garde Manger2BAP 150 and CUL 120 with minimum grades of "C" and Reading Proficiency
CUL 205 Global Cuisine2BAP 150 and CUL 120 with minimum grades of "C" and Reading Proficiency
CUL 210 Nutritional Cooking2DIT 115, BAP 150, and CUL 120 with minimum grades of "C" and Reading Proficiency
CUL 215 American Regional Cuisine2CUL 120 and BAP 150 with minimum grades of "C" and Reading Proficiency
CUL 220 Introduction to a la Carte Cooking2BAP 150 and CUL 120 with minimum grades of "C", and Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours10
Spring Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
HTM 200 Procurement in the Hospitality Industry3HTM 100 and MTH 108 or higher with minimum grades of "C", and Reading Proficiency
HTM 210 Hospitality Financial Planning and Cost Control3HTM 100 and MTH 108 or higher with minimum grades of "C", and Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours6
Summer Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
COM 101 Oral Communication I (MOTR COMM 100)3Concurrent enrollment in ENG 070 or Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours3
Fourth Year
Fall Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
HTM 230 Bar and Beverage Management3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours3
Spring Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
CUL 250 Culinary Arts Capstone6BAP 150, CUL 201, CUL 205, CUL 210, CUL 215, CUL 220, HTM 200, HTM 210 all with a minimum grade of "C", and Reading ProficiencyApply for graduation
HTM 120 Supervision and Leadership in the Hospitality Industry3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours9
Total Credit Hours65
1

Students are asked to enroll in CUL 110, CUL 115, and CUL 120 in the same semester. Please contact Culinary Arts Coordinator, Ellen Piazza for course entry advisement epiazza@stlcc.edu.

*Click on the hyperlinked course number to view additional information about the course.

**Students completing a course that has been assigned a MOTR number may transfer that course to any public institution in Missouri. Those who complete CORE 42 requirements will have that verification on their transcript.

*** It is your responsibility to verify that the courses listed above will transfer to the four-year institution of your choice.  Maximize your transfer credits/classes by meeting with an academic advisor.