Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts Degree

Associate of Applied Science
Southwest Virginia Community College


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree This curriculum prepares graduates to enter the workforce at differing levels in the following positions: baker, broiler cook, expediter, fry/sauté cook, pantry cook, pastry cook, soup and sauce cook, sous chef, and vegetable cook.
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

This curriculum prepares graduates to enter the workforce at differing levels in the following positions: baker, broiler cook, expediter, fry/saute cook, pantry cook, soup and sauce cook, sous chef, and vegetable cook. With successful work experience students will be able to become head cooks and chefs.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Course work should be completed in the order it appears in the catalog.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Southwest Virginia Community College within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses This curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and basic skills required to be successful in the culinary industry.
Doing More With Your Degree Graduates satisfy the American Culinary Federation eligibility requirements for the Certified Culinarian (CC) and Certified Pastry Culinarian (CPC) designations. Students will also complete a ServeSafe certification.
Program Successes & Highlights Can be completed in four semesters.
Related Programs & Certifications
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Introduction to Food Service
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Program Credit Requirements
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School No
Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Southwest Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
747
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100%, AV GPA 3.07
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Annual HC 3145, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 12, Limited Foundation Owned Housing
Transfer Student Catalog Year Fall , Spring, Summer is a catalog year
First Year Student Catalog Year Fall , Spring, Summer is a catalog year
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Culinary ArtsAssociateAssociates of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts - Baking MajorAssociateAssociates of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts- Restaurant ManagementAssociateAssociates of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary ArtsAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Culinary ArtsAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts Degree Baking SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
35-1011.00Chefs and Head CooksDirect and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
35-2019.00Cooks, All OtherAll cooks not listed separately.Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
35-2012.00Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaPrepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
35-2014.00Cooks, RestaurantPrepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
35-1012.00First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Cost To Complete
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