Culinary Arts, Basic Certificate of Achievement

The Basic Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement program at College of the Desert provides training for entry level careers in the food service industry. Emphasis is on back of the house basic cooking and baking skills, as well as safety and sanitation and introduction to the hospitality industry.

Semester 1

Course Code Title Units
BUHM 050 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3
CART 060 Sanitation and Safety 2
  Major Electives 3

Semester 2

Course Code Title Units
CART 020 Baking and Pastries I 3
CART 040 Culinary Fundamentals 3
  Major Electives 6

Major Electives List