The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
Associate of Science in Culinary Arts

Philadelphia, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Associate of Applied Science

DURATION

60 weeks

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time, Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Associate of Science in Culinary Arts offers students hands-on training in culinary techniques and kitchen management. The program combines theory with practical experience to prepare students for various culinary roles. You'll learn essentials like food safety, cooking methods, and menu planning while gaining experience in professional kitchens. This degree typically takes two years to complete.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various settings, including restaurants, catering services, hotels, and food service management. Potential roles include chef, kitchen manager, pastry chef, and catering director. The program equips you with skills for both entry-level positions and opportunities for advancement in the culinary field.

Our Associate of Science in Culinary Arts program provides a comprehensive overview of creative cooking at the professional level.

You’ll master the fundamentals of composing dishes in Introduction to Culinary Ingredients, sharpen your knife skills in Culinary Techniques, and then apply those lessons in food-specific classes, including Meats, Fish, and Loaves of bread and Pastry. At the same time, interactive academic courses like Nutrition, Cost Accounting, and Concept Development will focus on teaching you the critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills you’ll utilize in the field. Upon completion of the program, you’ll be prepared for entry-level positions in a variety of foodservice operations, including restaurants, hotels, catering services, banquet halls, and resorts.

Hands-on Courses General Education

INTRO TO CULINARY ARTS
EGGS, DAIRY, AND PASTA
VEGETABLES AND STARCH
INTRO TO CULINARY INGREDIENTS
FISH
SHELLFISH
POULTRY
MEATS - BEEF AND VEAL
MEATS - LAMB AND PORK
MEATS - VARIETY AND GAME
BREADS AND PASTRY
CAKES AND DESSERTS
WORLD DINING PRODUCTION (4 COURSES)
MARKET PRODUCTION (6 COURSES)
INTERNSHIP (2 EXPERIENCES)

General Education

FRESHMAN SEMINAR
FOUNDATIONS IN RESEARCH
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
COLLEGE MATH
INTRO TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGY
STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
UNDERSTANDING WORLD CULTURES
AMERICAN COURTS & LEGAL SYSTEM
NUTRITION FOR A HEALTHY LIFE
THE LEADING SUPERVISOR *
INTRODUCTORY FRENCH
SHAPING AMERICAN CULTURES
CULTURE OF FRANCE

Major Specific

INTRO TO CULINARY TECHNIQUES
SANITATION *
INTRO TO WINES
PURCHASING AND COST CONTROL*

Experiential Learning

TOUR OF FRANCE

* Certification Courses

** courses are subject to change

Tuition-Paid Travel

As part of Walnut Hill College’s distinctive Culinary Arts program, associate students participate in a week-long, tuition-paid gastronomic tour of France. They explore the charm of French villages and some of the finest dining in Europe. Best of all, they have the opportunity to study with international professionals in the hospitality and culinary fields.

Tuition

Our academic year is divided into three ten-week terms. A total of six terms is required for an associate degree and twelve terms for a bachelor’s degree.