Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts
El Paso, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
26 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 2,000 / per course *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* maximum course fee
Key Summary
The Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts Program is designed to provide the necessary skills that prepare individuals for entry-level professions in culinary and hospitality services.
The utilization of production kitchens and commercial food service equipment allows students to gain the knowledge, skills, techniques, and hands-on experience required in the field as it relates to restaurant and hospitality business operations.
Students will learn about safety and sanitation, recipe/menu planning, food processing, purchasing, and the art and science behind food preparation. The curriculum is designed to ensure students learn quality cooking skills, incorporating culinary elements such as cooking, baking, and plating presentation, and strengthen the comprehension of concepts for employment in the food service industry.
Students requiring financial aid are requested to provide their financial aid representative with the following documents in order to process their aid application in a prompt manner:
- Social Security Card
- Driver's License or State-Issued ID
- If a resident, Alien Registration Card
- If a naturalized citizen, Naturalization Certificate
- If married, you and your spouse’s previous year tax returns
- If single and under the age of 24, you and your parents' previous years' tax returns
If, for any reason, you cannot provide any of the documentation listed above or need clarification on what documents to provide, please get in touch with financial aid for guidance on the matter.
How do I apply for financial aid?
The fastest way to apply for financial aid is by filing your free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. By doing so, you ensure its accuracy and the information goes directly to the federal processor, which means you receive your Student Aid Report sooner. It’s fast, convenient, and user-friendly. If you require a paper application, you may contact Southwest University’s financial aid office, and one will be mailed to you. Upon request from the Financial Aid Office, you may need to provide additional documents such as student and/or parent tax returns, verification of untaxed income, or other documents required to determine eligibility.
The Financial Aid Office will mail you an award notification approximately 3-6 weeks after receipt of your Student Aid Report (depending on the time of year) only if you have already been accepted for admission to Southwest University.
How much assistance do I qualify for?
Your eligibility for the need-based financial aid programs is determined by subtracting your Effective Family Contribution (EFC), as determined by your Student Aid Report from the cost of attendance for your course of study. Cost of attendance includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, housing, personal, and transportation costs. Charges for tuition and fees can be found in the Tuition & Fees section of the current Southwest University Catalog. These costs are subject to change.
- Total Lecture Hours: 1710 Hours
- Total Lab Hours: 520 Hours
- Total Externship Hours: 240 Hours
- Total Program Hours: 2470 Hours
- Total Length of Time: 110 Weeks
- Total Credit Hours: 205 Credit Hours
Definition of Academic Year: An academic year will consist of 108 instructional weeks and 36 quarter credit hours. Full Time Status: Student’s enrollment status will be considered full time if the student is enrolled in at least 7.5 credit hours in a six-week period.
Program Delivery: Residential - The program content is offered through lecture, laboratory, and externship experience. (Certain lecture and/or laboratory courses may be delivered online or blended.)
Outside Preparation Policy: SU policy states that all instructors within the certificate programs must assign a minimum amount of outside preparation hours in the form of homework, research, and group projects. The minimum amount of outside preparation is noted in each course syllabus. Instructors are encouraged to assign additional outside preparation activities/project hours as they see necessary.
- Botany
- World Cuisines: Europe/Mediterranean
- World Cuisines: Asia
- World Cuisines: Americas
- Modern Cuisine
- Modern Cafe
- Communication Skills
- Food Safety
- Culinary Fundamental Skills and Cooking Methods
- Wine Pairing
- Cuisine a la Carte
- Baking and Pastry
- Garde Manger
- Introduction to Restaurant and Hospitality Services
- Banquets and Catering Cooking
- College Studies
- Reading Comprehension
- Technical Writing
- Externship for Culinary Arts
- Introduction to Financial Analysis for the Hospitality Industry
- Accounting for the Hospitality Industry
- Hospitality Law
- Measurement Math
- Purchasing Math
- Human Resource Management
- Nutritional Sciences
- Restaurant Operations Management
- Restaurant Professions