<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>As a student of ECPI University's Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts program, you will have the opportunity to study diverse cooking and baking techniques through classroom instruction and hands-on exercises. You could learn techniques for preparing sauces, soups, broths, pies and pastries, hors d'oeuvres, buffet items, a la carte dishes, and various international cuisines. Other topics addressed in core courses could include kitchen organization, restaurant and food service management, menu planning, nutritional values, cost management, and food product selection. A five-part supervised externship allows you to apply skills and methods studied throughout the program in an actual food service setting. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should already have earned your high school diploma or GED prior to enrolling in ECPI University's Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts program. In addition, you should have a basic understanding of kitchen utensils and cooking tools and possibly possess strong creative, communication, and organizational skills. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>ECPI University's Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts program requires the completion of 60 credits. You must take 42 credits in the core curriculum, 15 credits in arts and sciences coursework, and a 3-credit self-integration course. This program is designed to be completed in about two years. </p> <p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>CAA 105</td><td>Culinary Skills</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 110</td><td>Culinary Techniques</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 115</td><td>Kitchen Essentials</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 120</td><td>Culinary Fundamentals</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 130</td><td>Pantry Kitchen</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 140</td><td>Introduction to a La Carte</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 150</td><td>Baking and Pastry Fundamentals</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 200</td><td>Meat Selection and Utilization</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 205</td><td>Front-of-House Management</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 210</td><td>Grade Manger</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 215</td><td>A La Carte</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 230</td><td>Advanced Baking and Pastry Arts</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 240</td><td>International Cuisine</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 255</td><td>Procurement and Food Service Cost Control</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 260</td><td>Culinary Nutrition</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 270</td><td>Supervision for Food Service</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 280</td><td>Culinary Externship I</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 285</td><td>Culinary Externship II</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 290</td><td>Culinary Externship III</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 295</td><td>Culinary Externship IV</td></tr> <tr><td>CAA 298</td><td>Culinary Externship V</td></tr> </table><p><u>Arts and Sciences Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>COM 115</td><td>Principles of Communication</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 110</td><td>English Composition</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 205</td><td>Culture and Diversity</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH 131</td><td>College Algebra</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 105</td><td>Introduction to Psychology</td></tr> </table><p><u>Self-Integration</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>CAA 100</td><td>Essentials for Success</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you have earned the Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts, you could be prepared to explore entry-level opportunities in this field. You might seek work in bakeries, restaurants, resorts, catering halls, cafeterias, diners, or hotels. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Pastry Chef </li><li>Caterer </li><li>Cafeteria Cook </li><li>Hotel Restaurant Chef </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>If you have the desire to advance to upper management or supervisory positions, you could continue your studies after completing ECPI University's Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts program. A bachelor's degree might help you further develop management and cooking skills. One of the degrees you could seek is the Bachelor of Science in Food Service Management.</p>