Culinary Arts

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Program information is available from the School of Business & Information Technology Office at (505) 224-3811 or from Academic Advisement and Career Development at (505) 224-4321.

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Program Description

The mission of CNM’s Culinary Arts program is to provide students the opportunity to learn innovative trends in the hospitality/food service industry, while providing an atmosphere for learning that encourages student growth, teamwork and diversity that result in life-long learning and employment in the hospitality/food service industry.

Culinary Arts is an excellent field for individuals seeking a challenging career in a rapidly growing industry. The associate degree is a six term, 73- 77 credit-hour program. Students study baking and pastry, professional cooking, safety, sanitation, nutrition, equipment use, human relations, supervisory skills, dining room skills, business practices and other general coursework. Classes include classroom and lab time.

The American Culinary Federation Foundation’s Education Accrediting Commission nationally accredits this program. Upon completion of the associate of applied science degree program, students are eligible to become certified culinarians and certified pastry cooks through the American Culinary Foundation (ACF). ACF accreditation assures that the program is meeting at least a minimum of standards and competencies set for faculty, curriculum and student services. For more information about ACF go to acfchefs.org. Students may participate in culinary competitions with ACF, SkillsUSA and other extracurricular activities.

Special Requirements

Students entering CULN 1111 , CULN 1130  and subsequent CULN courses are required to purchase four sets of chef ’s uniforms, dining room service attire, textbooks and tools. Students should be able to lift 30 pounds and must present a physician’s certificate to CNM at the start of classes stating that the student is free from tuberculosis in a transmissible form. Students must be able to stand for the duration of lab classes.

Career and Educational Opportunities

Jobs are available in restaurants, casinos, resorts, schools, retirement homes, hospitals, cruise ships, catering companies, convention centers and other areas. Types of employment range from business owners, to bakers or cooks, managers to chefs and include employment opportunities from the fast food industry and fine dining establishments to casinos and resorts. Students completing the degree may also receive certificates in Food Service Management, Professional Cooking, and Baking. Many classes will transfer to four year institutions. Students interested in continuing for a bachelor degree should meet with the program chair for more information.

Exit competencies (see Program Exit Competencies ) for this program of study are available at cnm.edu/exitcomp.

For the graduation policy refer to the Moving On  section, cnm.edu or the Students tab in my CNM.

Certificates of Completion available in Baking ; Professional Cooking ; Food Service Management .

Students should see an academic advisor to customize their educational plans. Students must meet prerequisites by placement scores or specific course work. Please see Course Descriptions for prerequisite(s) information.

See  Prerequisite Requirement Guide   for Accuplacer score equivalencies.

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