Culinary Management Associate in Science

The  Associate of Science in Culinary Arts Management program at College of the Desert provides training for management careers in the food service and lodging industries, one of the fastest growing sectors in today’s job market. The program emphasizes management and computer skills required for hotel and restaurant management, as well as solid training in intermediate-level cooking and baking, safety and sanitation, food procurement and menu planning.

Semester 1

Course Code	Title	Units
CART 010	Food Procurement & Cost Control	3
CART 060	Sanitation and Safety	2
BUHM 050	Introduction to the Hospitality Industry	3
ENG 001A	English Composition	4
GE C3	Arts, Humanities, and Culture	3

Semester 2

Course Code	Title	Units
CART 020	Introduction to Baking	3
CART 040	Culinary Fundamentals	3
CART 011	Menu Planning	3
BUHM 063	Hotel & Restaurant Operations	3
GE C1	Natural Sciences	3
KINE	Kinesiology	1

Semester 3

Course Code	Title	Units
BUMA 001	Principles of Management	3
HS 014	Principles of Food	3
Optional	Major Elective	3
GE C2	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
GE C4B	Intermediate math or higher	3

Semester 4

Course Code	Title	Units
HS 013	General Nutrition	3
Optional	Major Elective	3
Optional	Major Elective	3
Optional	Major Elective	2
GE C5	Personal Growth & Development	3
KINE	Kinesiology	1

For all GE Areas and Electives it is best to meet with a counselor to discuss your options. The General Education patterns are linked below. 

COD General Education Pattern