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Culinary Arts Associate Degree Program

Program Overview

For the Love of Food

The Culinary Institute of America's Associate in Culinary Arts degree program allows students to immerse themselves in the culinary world, building essential skills for a lifelong career in the food industry. This program provides hands-on experience in a variety of cuisines, effective management practices, and the use of state-of-the-art cooking equipment, all within a two-year timeframe.

Quick Facts

• Start Dates: September, January, April
• Campuses: New York, California, Texas
• CIA Core Advantage: Culinary internship included

Program Highlights

• Culinary Skills Development: Students learn to develop flavors, employ classic and contemporary culinary techniques, create menus, and prepare global cuisines.
• Business Management Insight: The program includes studies on how to manage restaurants, catering services, food trucks, and other food-related businesses.
• Real-World Experience: A paid internship semester at one of CIA's 2,000+ food industry partners is included, with options for students with prior experience.
• Business Acumen: Students develop food business knowledge through coursework in management, communication, and finance.
• Live-Classroom Experience: Operate real public restaurants included in the curriculum, providing extensive hands-on learning opportunities.
• Networking Opportunities: Students can connect with top food industry employers who actively recruit at CIA throughout the academic year.

Careers

Become a Leader in the Food World

Graduates of the program can pursue various careers within the culinary and hospitality industry, including:

• Executive Chef
• Food and Beverage Management
• Food Writing
• Media and Public Relations
• Research and Education
• Hotel Management
• Restaurant Management
• Bakery Ownership

Curriculum

New York and California Campuses

The 66-credit Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) in Culinary Arts includes:

• 51 credits in culinary arts requirements
• 9 credits in liberal arts requirements
• 6 credits in business management requirements

This curriculum features a hands-on experiential foundation encompassing classic and contemporary cooking techniques, flavor and menu development, nutrition, wines, production cooking, and exploration of world cuisines.

Texas Campus

The 69-credit Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Culinary Arts includes:

• 48 credits in culinary arts requirements
• 15 credits in liberal arts requirements
• 6 credits in business management requirements

Similar to the New York and California programs, students will gain hands-on experience in classic and contemporary culinary crafting, food systems, and flavor development.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Culinary School Costs

The Culinary Institute of America is dedicated to making education accessible. The tuition costs are on par with those of similar institutions, and over 90% of students receive some form of financial aid. Support is provided to ease the financial burden of attending this premier culinary college.

Concentrations

Students are offered the opportunity to travel abroad for specialized studies and to challenge themselves in various concentrations including:

• Advanced Concepts in Baking and Pastry (California)
• Advanced Wine, Beverage, and Hospitality (California)
• African Cuisines and Cultures (New York)
• Asian Cuisine Studies (International)
• Beverage Production and Service (New York)
• Farm-to-Table (California)
• Culinary Intrapreneurship (New York)
• Japanese Cuisine (International)
• Mediterranean Cuisine (International)

Faculty

The Best of the Best

The program is supported by distinguished faculty members who are masters in their fields, including acclaimed chefs, industry executives, restaurateurs, authors, and sommeliers.

• Timothy Ocasio: Assistant ProfessorCulinary Arts, New York
• Almir Da Fonseca: ProfessorCulinary Arts, California
• Ana Sofia Sada Cervantes: Assistant ProfessorCulinary Arts, Texas
• Roshara Sanders: Assistant ProfessorCulinary Arts, New York

CIA Restaurants and Internship Experiences

The CIA's restaurant experience is designed to equip students with valuable hands-on work experience sought after by food industry employers. Students participate in internship opportunities at renowned establishments, providing unprecedented access to innovative kitchens and dining venues throughout the hospitality industry.

School of Culinary Arts

The School of Culinary Arts at CIA offers unparalleled hands-on learning in state-of-the-art facilities. The faculty's collective industry experience and educational credentials in the culinary arts are unmatched, supported by contemporary research and ongoing development in culinary education.

This program lays the foundation for a successful career in the dynamic field of culinary arts, guided by the principles of creativity, skill, and professionalism.