Culinary Arts (A.A.S.)

Southern New Hampshire University’s culinary arts program was founded in 1983 to help fulfill the growing need for educated and trained chefs and other food preparation personnel on a local, regional and national level.

The two-year culinary program, which awards the Associate of Applied Science in culinary arts degree, combines theory, practical training and industry experience to prepare students for entry-level and management positions in the diverse and challenging food service industry. Technical subject areas include basic baking, cost control supervision, dining room service, food preparation, garde manger, an introduction to the industry, menu planning, nutrition, purchasing and receiving and sanitation and safety. All culinary program students must enroll in a cooperative education experience, which normally is taken during the summer months. There is an additional fee for cooperative education.

Culinary students learn basic skills in the culinary arts and baking and take general education courses in the first year of the program. Students in the second year complete requirements for either the culinary or baking concentration, based on their career goals.

Culinary students may tailor their course work to facilitate transfer into the four-year hospitality and tourism management degree program.

Associate in Applied Science Core

ENG 120 College Composition I 
ENG 212 Public Speaking
TCI 109 Food Purchasing
TCI 116 Safety and Sanitation
TCI 110 Culinary Skills and Procedures
TCI 111 Progressive Culinary Techniques
TCI 113 Fundamentals of Baking
TCI 114 Intermediate Baking
TCI 167 Nutritional Cooking
TCI 237 Menu and Facilities Planning
TCI 250 Dining Room Management
TCI 256 Food and Beverage Cost Control
TCI 390 Culinary Cooperative Education

Total Credits: 42

Culinary Arts Major Courses:
TCI 211 Italian Cuisine
TCI 217 Classical Cuisine
TCI 218 International Cuisine and Service
TCI 220 Principles of Garde Manager
TCI 235 American Regional Cuisine
TCI 295C Comprehensive Assessment Seminar

Select One Free Elective

Total Major Credits: 21
Total Credits: 63

Graduation Requirements
SNHU 101 First Year Seminar: Foundations of Critical Thinking