Program Overview

Culinary Arts C.A.S. Overview

The Culinary Arts certificate program is three semesters and provides an introduction to the field of culinary arts. Students prepare for an entry-level position in the expanding and challenging food service industry. This program incorporates comprehensive hands-on learning experiences complemented by supportive courses designed to prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities. This program also allows for a seamless transition into the Food Service Management degree.

General Certificate Requirements

Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page. Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.

Certificate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts Course Requirements

Complete all of the following courses:

• ANTY 133X Food and Culture 3
• CULA 100 Culinary Arts Fundamentals 2
• CULA 101 Introduction to Knife Skills and Butchery 2
• CULA 105 Food Service Sanitation 2
• CULA 157 Pantry & Garde Manger 3
• CULA 160 Soups, Stocks, & Sauces 3
• CULA 161 Meats & Vegetables 3
• CULA 162 Storeroom Management and Receiving Operations 2
• CULA 165 Baking & Pastry 5
• M 105 Contemporary Mathematics 3
• NUTR 221N Basic Human Nutrition 3
• WRIT 101 College Writing I 3-4 Total Hours 34

One Year Plan

Plan of Study Grid

First Year

• Autumn
  • CULA 100 Culinary Arts Fundamentals 2
  • CULA 101 Introduction to Knife Skills and Butchery 2
  • CULA 105 Food Service Sanitation 2
  • CULA 160 Soups, Stocks, & Sauces 3
  • CULA 162 Storeroom Management and Receiving Operations 2
  • NUTR 221N Basic Human Nutrition 3
  • WRIT 101 College Writing I 3-4
• Spring
  • CULA 161 Meats & Vegetables 3
  • CULA 165 Baking & Pastry 5
  • CULA 157 Pantry & Garde Manger 3
  • ANTY 133X or ANTY 141H or PSYX 100S Food and Culture or The Silk Road or Intro to Psychology 3
  • M 105 Contemporary Mathematics 3-4 Total Hours 34-36