Minor in Culinary Arts

24.0 quarter credits

The Minor in Culinary Arts is designed for students pursuing a variety of majors who also have an interest in food and cuisine. The required courses introduce the major cuisines, and develop necessary culinary technical skills and fundamental knowledge of foods and food preparation. Students are able to select elective courses in various cuisines or can explore more theoretical areas of the field through topics including gastronomy, food history, and food writing.

Required courses  
Culinary Fundamentals 3.0
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Major Techniques and Traditions I  
Fundamentals of Italian Cuisine 3.0
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Fundamentals of French Cuisine 3.0
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Fundamentals of American Cuisine 3.0
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Commercial Food Production 4.0
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Students select at least eight (8.0) credits from the following courses to meet the minor requirements::
Major Techniques and Traditions II 3.0
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Foundations of Professional Baking 3.0
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A la Carte Cuisine 3.0
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Patisserie I 2.0
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Patisserie II 2.0
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Patisserie III 2.0
Fundamentals of Chinese Cuisine 3.0
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Advanced Italian Cuisine 3.0
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Advanced French Cuisine 3.0
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Advanced Culinary Studio 3.0
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Garde Manger Lab 2.0
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Butchery Lab 2.0
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Charcuterie 3.0
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Fundamentals of Indian Cuisine 3.0
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Directed Study With a Master Chef 2.0
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Culture and Gastronomy I 3.0
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Culture and Gastronomy II 3.0
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Food Styling and Photography 3.0
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The Kitchen Garden 3.0
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The Kitchen Garden: Summer 3.0
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The Kitchen Garden: Fall 3.0
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Continental, Ethnic, and Regional Cuisine 3.0
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Fine Dining and Services 3.0
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