Academics
Culinary Arts Management-Certificate
The mission of the Culinary Arts Certificate program is to prepare students for entry level employment in the restaurant industry by educating them in the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and hands-on techniques and skills of the restaurant industry.
Degree
Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 37
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| BUS 120 or | BUSINESS MATHEMATICS or | 3 |
| APPROVED MATHEMATICS | 3 | |
| CA 150 | PROFESSIONAL COOKING | 3 |
| CA 151 | ADVANCED SANITATION AND SAFETY | 3 |
| CA 153 | BAKING | 3 |
| CA 155 | MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH | 3 |
| CA 157 | GARDE MANGER | 3 |
| CA 211 | FOODSERVICE MARKETING | 3 |
| CA 212 | FOODSERVICE COST CONTROL | 4 |
| CA 213 | BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| CA 215 | FOODSERVICE NUTRITION AND MENU PLANNING | 3 |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| HOS 110 | INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT | 3 |
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | CA 150; CA 151; CA 153; CA 155 |
| Spring Semester 1 | CA 211; CA 213; CA 215; BUS 120 or Approved Mathematics |
| Fall Semester 2 | HOS 110; ENGL 110; CA 212; CA 157 |
Program Contact Information
Culinary Arts Program, ICC North Campus, Dogwood Hall
Telephone: Last name (A-I) (309) 690-6890; (J-O) (309) 690-6846; (P-Z) (309) 690-6889
Illinois Career Cluster
Hospitality and Tourism
Career Pathway:
Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Hospitality & Tourism If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Business Mathematics (BUS 120) or Concepts of Mathematics (MATH 110) | Composition I (ENGL 110) | Humanities | Introduction to Communication : Presentation and Theory (COMM 110) | Lab Science | Social Science High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Chefs and Head Cooks
| Student Information Culinary Arts Management Certificate
(37 credit hours) None Banquet Chef; Certified Executive Chef (CEC); Chef; Cook; Corporate Executive Chef; Executive Chef; Executive Sous Chef; Head Cook; Line Cook
$10-20/hr
Culinary Arts Management
(64 credit hours) None Banquet Chef; Certified Executive Chef (CEC); Chef; Cook; Corporate Executive Chef; Executive Chef; Executive Sous Chef; Head Cook; Line Cook$10-20/hr There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs at this time. Program transfer guides layout course work to be taken at ICC and the transfer institution to complete specific programs of study or majors. There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs at this time. General transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information:
Pathway:
Restaurants & Food/Beverage Services
ICC Pathway: Culinary Arts
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
OCCUPATION BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
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Transfer Assistance
Useful Transfer Links
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