Program Overview
Kendall College's Culinary Arts program offers a comprehensive curriculum with core courses in cooking, baking, and foodservice management. The program requires 90 quarter hours, including an internship, and prepares students for careers in the growing foodservice industry. Graduates have a high employment rate within six months of graduation and can pursue various career paths, including chef, cook, and product developer.
Program Outline
Outline:
Curriculum:
The undergraduate associates program in Culinary Arts requires 90 quarter hours including 25 quarter hours of general education for completion. Other requirements include a 6-quarter hour internship.
Core Courses:
- CUL 110 Sanitation (1QH)
- KBPA 100 Foundations of Baking (3QH)
- KCUL 111 Foundations of Professional Cooking I (5QH)
- KCUL 120 Nutritional Cooking (3QH)
- KCUL 121 Foundations of Professional Cooking II (5QH)
- KCUL 131 Breakfast Cookery (3QH)
- KCUL 135 Cafe Production (5QH)
- KCUL 136 Food Ethics (2QH)
- KCUL 141 Garde Manger (3QH)
- KCUL 145 Advanced Methods of Cooking (3QH)
- KCUL 146 Foodservice Purchasing (2QH)
- KCUL 151 Prep, Fire, Plate (3QH)
- KCUL 156 Financial Management (5QH)
- KCUL 161 Banquets and Catering (3QH)
- KCUL 164 Dining Room Service (5QH)
Careers:
A degree in Culinary Arts from Kendall College will give you a distinct competitive edge in the workplace when you start seeking career opportunities. 92 percent of Culinary Arts School graduates who sought employment within their fields of study reported employment within 6 months of graduation. The foodservice industry continues to grow nationwide. Job opportunities for head chefs and cooks are expected to grow 6 percent from 2019-2029, faster than the average growth for all other occupations. And with over 5,195 restaurants within the city, Chicago is the perfect place to launch your culinary career. The following are some notable career paths you can pursue with a Culinary Arts degree from Kendall College:
- Chef
- Cheese Maker
- Cook
- Product Developer
- Research Chef
- Wedding Cake Consultant
A lot has changed in the past 130 years, but the mission of NLU remains the same: to provide a superior education that makes a difference. We serve more than 8,000 students at seven locations in Illinois and Florida. We work hard to improve schools and businesses through community partnerships and applied research.
Services
Student services
The NLU Student Assembly serves as representative delegation of the student body and provides advice and guidance on policies that improve the student experience. In addition, the Assembly serves as student ambassadors on behalf on National Louis University at community, civic and municipal events, and provides leadership and service on behalf of students it represents.
Housing services
- Located five blocks from campus, the University Center offers residents a unique living experience in a high-rise building located in the heart of Chicago - steps from the best the city has to offer - from summer festivals and year-round entertainment to great restaurants and shopping. Campus housing is located close to many forms of public transportation to get around the city with ease.
- Each resident has a single bedroom within the shared apartment. All bedrooms come with a standard twin size bed (lofting option available), desk, chair and custom closet.
Library services
The University Library provides access to high quality resources and enriches the critical and intellectual inquiry of students, educators, and researchers through engaged teaching and scholarship.
Medical services
National Louis University is committed to the health and welfare of all its students and, consequently, all students in the following programs are required to obtain health insurance:
- International students residing in the United States
- Students enrolled in the Kendall College programs in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry enrolled in 6 quarters hours or more
- Students living in on-campus housing
Student Life
Campus life
NLU’s Chicago campus on Michigan Avenue occupies five floors of the historic Peoples Gas Building. This landmark building, across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park, is easily accessible by train, bus and car and is surrounded by restaurants, parking lots/garages and shops.
The second floor, which houses student services and administrative offices, includes a Tiffany ceiling in the large atrium that is used for conferences, workshops and seminars.
The campus includes 36 classrooms, four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, two language labs, conference rooms and a state-of-the-art training center with an auditorium that seats 150.
Sports facilities
- The Commons is perfect for taking a mid-day break or catching up on some homework. The Commons offers two large televisions for staying up to date on current events or playing Mario Cart with friends.
- The Game Room is perfect for a small group of friends looking to shoot some pool or throw it back with some old school board games.
- The Fitness Center offers free weights, treadmills, elliptical trainers, standing weight machine, and stair climber. Mediation, Zumba, Yoga and Red Cross CRP classes are available in throught the NLU Fitness Center.
Student clubs
- ALPFA
- The Black Student Union
- DALE 312
- Educator’s Rising
- International Club
- NLU Counseling Association
- NLU Pride Club
- NLU Science Club
- NLU Entrepreneur Club
- Sigma Gamma Rho
- SPO-School of Psychology Organization
- Student Engagement Club
Accreditation
National Louis University (NLU) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional institutional accreditors recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
