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Hospitality – Culinary Arts Concentration Certificate
Certificate | SC Program: CT.3246
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A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
10 Units TotalCULA 45
M
5
Basic Food Production
CULA 45
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in, or have completed CULA 50 with a grade of C or higher.
This course involves preparing and cooking of foods, understanding kitchen operations and the proper use of safety and sanitation procedures in the kitchen. This will prepare the students for the Advanced Food Preparation class and will prepare skilled food personnel in kitchen procedures.
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CULA 50
M
2
Sanitation and Safety
CULA 50
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in ENGL 280, or English Placement Level 5 or higher
The course examines the basic principles of hygiene and sanitation and the application of these principles to food service operations. It also includes safety elements in good service planning; description of maintenance and operation of the appropriate food service equipment, and OSHA regulations. Emphasis will be placed on the supervisors' responsibilities in maintaining high sanitation and safety standards. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
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BUAD 17
GE
3
Business Mathematics
BUAD 17
This course provides a comprehensive study of mathematical concepts and computational techniques used in business. Topics include the mathematics of bank services; payroll; buying and selling; interest and loans; taxes; insurance; depreciation; and annuities, stocks, and bonds. Students also use descriptive statistics to evaluate business-related data and quantitative reasoning skills to select among different options in business-related decisions. This course is intended for students majoring in business or others who work or intend to work in a business setting such as managers, supervisors, or work-team members. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Spring Semester, First Year
11 Units TotalCULA 46
M
5
Advanced Foods
CULA 46
This course examines advanced principles of food preparation of foods served in restaurants. Emphasis is given to the planning and preparation of food products relating to restaurants, hotels, and specialty food operations.
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CULA 49
M
2
Menu Planning and Cost Analysis
CULA 49
This course is designed to summarize the basic principles of menu planning and layout for various food service operations. Topics included are pricing, nutrition, and types of menus.
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CULA 55
M
2
Purchasing
CULA 55
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in ENGL 280, or English Placement Level 5 or higher.
This course will cover the function of purchasing from the viewpoint of management. It discuses channels of distribution, buying techniques, specification writing and other principles needed to perform this critical activity. The equivalent of this course in content and objectives may also be offered on the Internet.
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This course will cover the function of purchasing from the viewpoint of management. It discuses channels of distribution, buying techniques, specification writing and other principles needed to perform this critical activity. The equivalent of this course in content and objectives may also be offered on the Internet.
CULA 172
M
2
Baking
CULA 172
Students in this course will learn and practice dessert and bread production from formulas used in quantity food service. Cost and nutritional content will be emphasized.
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Fall Semester, Second Year
9 Units TotalCULA 65
M
3
Dining Room Service
CULA 65
In this course, students will learn in a live environment, the skills and techniques of the "front of the house" service staff. Throughout this course, students will rotate through basic dining room positions, learning and practicing their skills in front of dining room guests, in our public dining facility. Emphasis will be on the basic serving techniques and on customer satisfaction.
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CULA 75
M
2
Pastry
CULA 75
This course covers fundamental baking skills for students who intend to specialize in baking and pastry making for commercial production. Production of yeast and quick breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and pastries, as well as decorating and icings, are undertaken, with emphasis placed on more sophisticated items and gourmet specialties, including cakes and pastries for weddings, birthdays, and special occasions. Gourmet baked items and pastries are produced in a time-restricted, quality-minded setting. This course is for students pursuing a career in culinary arts/culinary management.
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HOSP 65
M
3
Hospitality Supervision
HOSP 65
This course offers insight into the various aspects of supervision in the hospitality industry. Supervisory roles, responsibilities, and essential managerial skills shall be discussed. The goal of the course is to prepare students for the workplace by equipping them with the necessary authoritative and decision-making skills. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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CULA 94
M
1
Culinary Arts Worksite Learning
CULA 94
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units may be earned in a single semester.
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The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units may be earned in a single semester.
Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
- California State Universities – General Education
- IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
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