Culinary Arts
Associate in Applied ScienceHave a passion for food or creating new recipes? Then our partnership program may be for you! Students will complete the first year of their studies at Salem Community College, and then attend a summer semester and second year at Rowan College of Burlington County. Studies include professionalism, basic principles and techniques of a professional kitchen, sanitary food handling, science and nutrition, event planning, culinary methodology, food service operation and culinary critique.
Students who successfully complete the program may pursue careers in the following industries: full service restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering operations, contract food services and healthcare facilities. Although the program is not designed for transfer, some credits may be transferable to a 4-year institution for advanced studies.
Students who complete the Culinary Arts, Associate of Applied Sciences program may find employment in occupations such as:
- Food Service Managers
- Chefs and Head Cooks
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
- Cooks, Private Household
- Cooks, Restaurant
- Cooks, Short Order
FIRST SEMESTER | |||||
COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | FEES | TUITION | TOTAL |
ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
FSM125 | Food Service Sanitation/Accident Prevention | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
HUM-ELEC | Humanities Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
SCO-ELEC | Social Science Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
Subtotal: $2,544.00* | |||||
* - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied. |
SECOND SEMESTER | |||||
COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | FEES | TUITION | TOTAL |
ENG202 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
MAT201 | Statistics | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
CGAE-ELEC | Cultural and Global Awareness Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
SCI-ELEC | Science Elective | 4 | $0.00 | $848.00 | $848.00 |
Subtotal: $2,756.00* | |||||
* - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied. |
SUMMER SEMESTER (at Rowan College at Burlington County) | |||||
COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | FEES | TUITION | TOTAL |
CUL107 | Culinary Arts | 4 | Rowan Fees | Rowan Tuition | Rowan Total |
HOS110 | Introduction to Hospitality | 3 | Rowan Fees | Rowan Tuition | Rowan Total |
Subtotal: N/A* | |||||
* - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied. |
THIRD SEMESTER (at Rowan College at Burlington County) | |||||
COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | FEES | TUITION | TOTAL |
CUL122 | Techniques and Traditions | 4 | Rowan Fees | Rowan Tuition | Rowan Total |
CUL125 | Foundations of Professional Baking | 3 | Rowan Fees | Rowan Tuition | Rowan Total |
CUL211 | Purchasing and Menu Planning | 3 | Rowan Fees | Rowan Tuition | Rowan Total |
FSM215 | Elementary Nutrition | 2 | Rowan Fees | Rowan Tuition | Rowan Total |
CUL-ELEC | Culinary Elective | 3 | Rowan Fees | Rowan Tuition | Rowan Total |
Subtotal: N/A* | |||||
* - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied. |
FOURTH SEMESTER (at Rowan College at Burlington County) | |||||
COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | FEES | TUITION | TOTAL |
CUL203 | Garde Manager | 4 | Rowan Fees | Rowan Tuition | Rowan Total |
CUL206 | Italian Traditions and American Regional Cuisine | 4 | Rowan Fees | Rowan Tuition | Rowan Total |
CUL216 | A la Carte | 3 | Rowan Fees | Rowan Tuition | Rowan Total |
CUL230 | Culinary Arts Practicum | 3 | Rowan Fees | Rowan Tuition | Rowan Total |
CUL-ELEC | Culinary Elective | 3 | Rowan Fees | Rowan Tuition | Rowan Total |
Subtotal: N/A* | |||||
* - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied. |
Total Program Cost to attend at Salem Community College: $5,300.00*
* - Tuition is based on the current in-county rate.
** - Elective tuition and fees may vary depending upon actual course selection.