Diploma in Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts is a Diploma program taught at Schenectady County Community College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Culinary Arts A.O.S. program at Schenectady County Community College prepares students for direct employment in the culinary arts industry. Students gain theoretical and hands-on experience in cooking and baking. Students can also choose a Baking Concentration within the Culinary Arts A.O.S.

Students study both cooking and baking techniques, with work that includes sanitation-focused practices aligned with New York State Department of Health standards. Each Culinary Arts A.O.S. major must complete a work experience requirement of 600 hours or its equivalent in the hospitality industry. The program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation.

Students are expected to buy uniforms ($100+) and a knife set ($200+). Hats and/or hair nets are required by the New York State Health Code. Students must follow American Culinary Federation dress and sanitation requirements, including full uniform attire in all labs and restrictions on jewelry, nail polish, and fake nails.

The minimum requirements for admission in Culinary Arts at Schenectady County Community College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Schenectady County Community College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Schenectady County Community College as pre-requiste for admission in Culinary Arts.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.sunysccc.edu/Academics/School-of-Hotel-Culinary-Arts-and-Tourism/Academic-Programs/Culinary-Arts-AOS/index.html

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.