Culinary Arts Technology
Purpose
The Culinary Arts Technology program immerses students in academia as well as hands on training in state-of-the-art facilities using industry-equipped kitchens and commercial grade tools. Students will possess skills and training which will prepare them for a variety of career opportunities in domestic and international food service careers or related hospitality occupations.
Program Description
The Culinary Arts Technology program provides students with experience and knowledge of classical and modern cooking techniques; food preparation protocol; baking and pastry production; and facility design and management. The education experience emphasizes areas of entrepreneurship, food styling and art, and nutritional wellness. Graduates will leave as culinary professionals with marketable skills and the combined advantages of hands-on training, developed skills, and classroom knowledge necessary for today’s competitive job market.
Program Length
Two Semesters
Four Semesters
Degree(s) Offered
Career Certificate (32 hours)
Technical Certificate (47 hours)
Associate in Applied Science (62 hours)
Admission Requirements
Must meet all general admission requirements of the college. (See Enrollment Services for more information.)
Must have a minimum composite score of 16 on the ACT.
Contact
The Student Success Center-Jones College, 601.477.4257 or Culinary Arts Instructors: Joshua Oubre 601.477.4209 and Kalee McBride 601.477.4178 or at joshua.oubre@jcjc.edu or kalee.mcbride@jcjc.edu.
Program Requirements
The following advisement plan is a recommended course of study. An academic advisor may alter course sequence to meet individual student needs. In addition, an academic advisor may recommend additional or different courses depending upon student career plans and/or requirements of the college or university to which the student plans to transfer.