Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Advanced Culinary Arts
     The mission of the AAS Degree in Advanced Culinary Arts is to prepare students to  meet the needs of the food service industry.  The program focuses on culinary skills, food science, and communication and problem solving skills. The American Culinary Federation (ACF) accredits Stratford's culinary programs.
      The AAS Degree program includes core requirements, elective requirements, and general education requirements. The total requirement is 90 quarter credits and normally takes 60 weeks to complete. Students should note that all courses are not offered each term.  Check term schedules for details.

Core Requirements
Number Course Name Credits
CUL110 Fundamentals of Culinary Arts 4.5
CUL120 Culinary Theory 4.5
CUL130  Advanced Culinary Theory 4.5
CUL140 Introduction to Cooking Techniques  4.5
CUL142 Garde Manger 4.5
CUL150 Sauces, Soups, & Stocks 4.5
CUL152 Elements of Entrée Production 4.5
CUL160 Fundamentals of Baking 4.5
CUL162 Pastry Arts  4.5
HOS270 Hospitality Supervision 4.5
CUL210 Nutrition & Menu Planning 4.5
CUL215 Dining Room Service 4.5
 
Total Core Component
54

Elective Requirements
     Students are required to complete 13 elective quarter credits.  In conjunction with an academic advisor, students will choose appropriate additional culinary arts or related hospitality, computer, or business administration courses to fulfill the elective requirements. Students normally choose CUL281, CUL282, and CUL283. Other elective options may be available with approval from the Program Director.
Total Elective Component 
13

General Education Requirements
Mathematics (One required)
MAT110 Fundamentals of Mathematics 4.5
MAT120 Introduction to Mathematics 4.5
        
Humanities (One required)
HUM110 Introduction to Personal and Professional Ethics 4.5
HUM130 Culinary Cultural Traditions 4.5
        
Applied Science (One required)
APS110 General Science 4.5
        
English (One required)
ENG110 College Composition 5.0
ENG220 Writing for Business 5.0
        
Psychology (One required)
PSY110 Social Psychology  
PSY120 Psychology for Business and Industry 4.5
Total General Education Component
23.0

Total Required for Graduation
90.0
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