Harper College Academic Catalog | Culinary Arts (Certificate)

Program Overview

This is a 32 credit-hour certificate program planned to prepare students for entrance into the food service industry. Graduates may be able to secure positions as head cooks, assistant cooks, specialty cooks, or chef's assistants.

Program Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
FSM 107	Basic Quantity Bread and Pastry Arts	4
FSM 109	Introduction to Food Prep/Production	4
FSM 110	Advanced Quantity Culinary Arts	4
FSM 113	Dining Room Operations	3
FSM 114	Food Standards and Sanitation	2
FSM 115	Menu Planning	3
FSM 162	Classical Cuisines	4
FSM 163	Garde Manger	2
Electives
Select at least six credit hours from the following:		6
FSM 111	Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
FSM 172	Classical Baking
FSM 173	Cake Decoration
FSM 211	Purchasing and Storage
FSM 212	Hospitality Supervision
FSM 214	Hospitality Operations Analysis
FSM 215	Restaurant Layout and Equipment
FSM 216	Introduction to Wines, Spirits and Beverage Management
FSM 220	Hospitality Promotions
Total Hours		32

Gainful Employment

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