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
BUHM 050	Introduction to the Hospitality Industry	3
CART 010	Food Procurement & Cost Control	3
CART 060	Sanitation and Safety	2
ENG 001A	English Composition	4
KINE	Kinesiology Activity	1

Semester 2

Course Code	Title	Units
BUMA 001	Principles of Management	3
CART 020	Baking and Pastries I	3
CART 040	Culinary Fundamentals	3
MATH 049	Intermediate Algebra or any math course from Area C4 B.	3-4
KINE	Kinesiology Activity	1

Summer

Course Code	Title	Units
COD GE Area C1	Natural Sciences	3
COD GE Area C2	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3

Semester 3

Course Code	Title	Units
HS 013	General Nutrition	3
HS 014	Principles of Food	3
COD GE Area C3	Arts, Humanities and Culture	3
	Major Electives	6

Semester 4

Course Code	Title	Units
	Major Electives	13

Please see a Counselor if you need help selecting COD GE courses. 

COD GE List
 
 Major Electives List