强生威尔士大学

The Culinary Arts bachelor's degree program prepares students for the many careers that evolve from the knowledge of food, food preparation and the need for leadership competency in culinary-focused businesses. The Culinary Arts bachelor's degree provides students with an exceptional program of study that delivers a world-class culinary arts education, opportunities to explore and practice current industry trends, related professional competencies, elective credits within or outside of the major, and a required advanced food-industry experience, complemented by a comprehensive Arts & Sciences Core Experience.

Upon the completion of the program, graduates are expected to:

• Create, execute and evaluate concepts and menus applying professional craft skills and techniques utilizing conscious sourcing to maximize profits while maintaining food integrity.
• Differentiate communication strategies and leadership styles used to effectively lead a globally diverse workforce within culinary-focused businesses.
• Evaluate food safety hazards and implement corrective actions as necessary following the FDA Model Food Code and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles.
• Critique financial documents related to food cost, labor cost and culinary operations to safeguard an economically sustainable business.

Culinary laboratory classes offered throughout the program provide students with an opportunity to continuously develop their craft, and to develop confidence and coordination working within a professional kitchen. Credentialed faculty share their professional expertise within state-of-the-art culinary laboratories, providing an educational environment that promotes student learning and assists students in achieving their place within the culinary profession.

Professional competencies, presented in the academic classroom and practiced in upper-level laboratory class settings, include financial and human resource management, food safety, self-discipline, effective communication and other attributes necessary to effectively lead teams within food service organizations.

Elective credits, within or outside of the major, allow students to explore diverse topics within the food industry or focus their passion in a specialized area of study. The opportunities are vast and include farm-to-table cookery, baking and pastry, beverage service, brewing, sommelier, nutrition, business, professional communication and more.

One of the highlights of the Culinary Arts bachelor's degree program is the requirement to participate in an advanced industry experience within diverse, domestic or international food service operations. Students work alongside an industry professional in a food service operation, while guided by a university faculty member, allowing students to continue to develop their craft and practice professional competencies.