State Board Approval Date:

May, 2001

Implementation Date:

Fall, 2001

Last Updated:

12/05/05

 Culinary Arts, Diploma

Fall 2001

Program Standard and Course Guide

 Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

CUL4-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

CUL4-02-04

Program Numbering

CUL4-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

CUL4-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

 

Standard Number: CUL4 –02-01 (Admission Requirements)

 

Standard Statement

 

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Culinary Arts Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma-granting program.

 

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable.

 

The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

 

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Culinary Arts profession.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Culinary Arts Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

 

The requirements for admission to the Culinary Arts Diploma program are:

a.       attainment of 16 years of age;

b.      provision of a school transcript;

c.       provision of a health certificate documenting adequate health including the ability to lift 50 lbs., to do prolonged standing, and to tolerate heat;

d.      achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

e.       completion of application and related procedures.

Admission of transfer students to the Culinary Arts Diploma program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

a.       regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

b.      proper completion of application and related procedures.

 

 Assessment tests are available to transfer students allowing them an opportunity to test through general core requirements.

 

Applicants to the program are informed of the reason(s) for admission, provisional admission, developmental studies placement, or individualized special needs instruction placement.

 

Each student admitted to the program, upon satisfactory completion of the program, is eligible to take the cook's or baker's examination to attain appropriate ACFEI certification. Any exception to this policy must be explicitly explained to the student, both orally and in writing.

 

Standard Number: CUL4 02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

 

Standard Statement

 

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Culinary Arts Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

 

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into Diploma programs on a provisional basis.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

Provisional admission to the Culinary Arts Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

 

The requirements for provisional admission to the Culinary Arts Diploma program are:

a.       attainment of 16 years of age;

b.      provision of a health certificate documenting adequate health including the ability to lift 50 lbs., to do prolonged standing, and to tolerate heat;

c.       achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

d.      completion of application and related procedures.

 

 All Culinary Arts Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

 

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

 

Standard Number: CUL4-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

 

Standard Statement

 

A Major Code of CUL4 and a CIP Code of 12.0503 are applied to the Culinary Arts, Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Assignment of a statewide Major Code CUL4 and CIP Code 12.0503 to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

 

Evaluation Criteria

 

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

 

Degree/diplomas/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

 

Standard Number: CUL4-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

 

Standard Statement

 

The Culinary Arts Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CUL4 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification Code.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

The Culinary Arts Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of CUL4, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

 

Program Title

 

Culinary Arts, Diploma

 

Program Description

 

The Culinary Arts diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for the culinary profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of culinary theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Culinary Arts Diploma. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the culinary field as cooks, bakers, or caterers/culinary managers.

 

Courses

Occupational Courses

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

(11)

ENG 100

English

[P] *

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 100

Basic Mathematics

[P] **

3

0

0

3

3

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

Courses

Occupational Courses

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

(79)

CUL 100

Professionalism in Culinary Arts

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

CUL 110

Food Service Sanitation and Safety

[P] Provisional admission

2

0

4

6

3

CUL 112

Principles of Cooking

[P] Provisional admission

2

2

6

10

5

CUL 114

American Regional Cuisine

[P] CUL 110

2

2

6

10

5

CUL 116

Food Service Purchasing and Control

[P] MAT 100

2

2

0

4

3

CUL 121

Baking Principles I

[P] CUL 110, 112

2

2

6

10

5

CUL 122

Baking Principles II

[P] CUL 121

2

2

6

10

5

CUL 127

Banquet Preparation and Presentation

[P] CUL 112

1

2

6

9

4

CUL 129

Front of the House Services

[P] CUL 100, 110

2

0

3

5

3

CUL 130

Pantry, Hors D’ Oeuvres and Canapés

[P] CUL 114

2

 

2

 

6

 

10

 

5

 

CUL 132

Garde Manger

[P] CUL 114, CUL 130

2

2

6

10

5

CUL 133

Food Service Leadership and Decision Making

[P] Provisional Admission

5

0

0

5

5

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

MSD 103

Leadership and Decision Making

[P] Provisional Admission

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

CUL 137

Nutrition and Menu Development

[P] CUL 100, 110, and 112

1

0

6

7

3

CUL 215

Contemporary Cuisine I

[P] CUL 100, 110, and 114

2

2

6

10

5

CUL 220

Contemporary Cuisine II

[P] CUL 215

2

2

6

10

5

CUL 216

Practicum/Internship

[P] CUL 114, 116, and 127

2

0

30

32

12

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUL 124

Restaurant and Hotel Baking

[P] CUL 122

(3)

(2)

(6)

(11)

(6)

AND

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUL 224

International Cuisine

[P] CUL 110, 110, and 114

(3)

(2)

(6)

(11)

(6)

 SCT 100  

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

 

*

[P] ENG 096, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 096, or entrance score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

**

[P] MAT 096, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels.

 

Program Final Exit Point

Culinary Arts Diploma recipient

90 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

 

APPENDIX A

 

Accreditation and Certification

 

The Culinary Arts diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Commission on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

 

APPENDIX B

 

General Information

Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

 

The standard curriculum for Culinary Arts diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical colleges may implement the Culinary Arts diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and or corequisites.

 

Suggested Sequence I

FIRST QUARTER

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit
Hours

 

 SCT 100  

Introduction to Microcomputers

 

1

4

0

5

3

CUL 100

Professionalism in Culinary Arts 

3

0

0

3

3

CUL 110

Food Service Sanitation and Safety 

2

0

4

6

3

CUL 112

Principles of Cooking 

2

2

6

10

5

MAT 100

Basic Mathematics 

3

0

0

3

3

TOTAL

11

6

10

27

17

SECOND QUARTER

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit
Hours

 

CUL 114

American Regional Cuisine

2

2

6

10

5

CUL 116

Food Service Purchasing and  Control

2

2

0

4

3

CUL 121

Baking Principles I

2

2

6

10

5

ENG 100

English

5

0

0

5

5

TOTAL

11

6

12

29

18

THIRD QUARTER

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit
Hours

 

CUL 122

Baking Principles II

2

2

6

10

5

CUL 127

Banquet Preparation and Presentation

1

2

6

9

4

CUL 130

Pantry, Hors D’ Oeuvres and Canapés

2

 

2

 

6

 

10

 

5

 

TOTAL

5

6

18

29

14

FOURTH QUARTER

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit
Hours

 

CUL 129

Front of the House Services

2

0

3

5

3

CUL 132

Garde Manger

2

2

6

10

5

CUL 133

Food Service Leadership and Decision Making

5

0

0

5

5

CUL 137

Nutrition and Menu Development

1

0

6

7

3

TOTAL

10

2

15

27

16

FIFTH QUARTER

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit
Hours

 

CUL 215

Contemporary Cuisine I

2

2

6

10

5

CUL 220

Contemporary Cuisine II

2

2

6

10

5

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3

TOTAL

7

4

12

23

13

SIXTH QUARTER

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

 

CUL 216

Practicum/Internship

2

0

30

32

12

OR

CUL 124

Restaurant and Hotel Baking

(3)

(2)

(6)

(11)

(6)

AND

CUL 224

International Cuisine

(3)

(2)

(6)

(11)

(6)

TOTAL

2+

0+

12+

22+

12

 

APPENDIX C

 

Culinary Arts

 

Suggested Equipment List:

Adding machine

Bain-marie

Band saw

Blender

Braiser

Broiler

Broom brush

Bun fillet steamer

Butcher knife

Can opener, electric

Can opener, manual

Carving set

Cash register

Charcoal broiler

Chicken fryer

Cleaver

Coffee pot, electric

Coffee pot, regular

Cold food server

Compartment steamers

Deep fat fryer

Deep freezer

Dipper-ice cream

Dishwasher-electric

Double boiler

Egg poacher

Egg slicer-hand operated

Electric grinder (meat)

Electric juicer extractor

Electric slicing machine

Emery wheel

Fire extinguisher

Food chopper (electric)

Food mixer (electric)

Freezer

French knife

Frying pan (electric)

Garbage disposal

Gas broiler

Grill-griddle

Hand utensils (i.e. meat fork, scoop, ladle, serving spoon)

Hot top

Ice cream freezer

Ice maker

Insulated food container

Measuring cups and spoons (pints, quarts, gallons)

Meat grinder

Meat pattie machine

Meat slicer

Microwave oven

Milk cooler

Mixer, electric

Mop, bucket, wringer

Oil stone

Pans, assorted

Parisian cutter

Peeler

Potato masher (hand)

Power meat saw

Power mixer

Proof box

Range-electric (institutional)

Range-gas

Refrigerator

Revolving oven

Roasting pans

Rotisserie

Sauce pans

Scales

Slicer (power driven)

Soft ice cream machine

Stack ovens

Steam jacketed kettles

Steam kettle

Steam table

Strainers

 

Updated: 09/28/04

Posted: 12/05/05