Associate in Applied Science Degree

Prior to taking courses, the student should meet with an advisor to discuss program requirements and develop a plan for satisfying the following requirements. All course work in the certificate program may be applied to an Associate of Applied Science in Foodservice Management. A student gains admission to the Associate in Applied Science Program (Foodservice Management Option) by completing the certificate program. A student gains admission to the Culinary Apprentice and the Hotel-Motel Management Options by completing the following requirements.

  • Complete ENG 101.
  • Complete MTH 100 or MTH 116 or a higher level math.
  • Complete CUA 101 and CUA 110 for Culinary Apprentice and Foodservice Management or any 100 level HMM course for Hotel-Motel Management.
  • Complete six hours of general education courses.
  • Complete an application for admission to the program.
  • Have a 2.00 grade point average in Jefferson State courses.

Courses required for: Hospitality Management Degree Culinary Apprentice Option (code AAS C062) Hotel-Motel Management Option (code AAS C115) Foodservice/Culinary Management Option code (AAS C092) (Baking/Pastry Option (code AAS C030)

General Courses (25 hours)

Course Title Sem Hrs
ENG 101 English Composition I 3
SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
HED 222 or
HED 231
Community Health or First Aid and CPR 3  
MTH Elective
MTH 100 or MTH 116 or higher level math course
  3
CIS 130 Introduction to Information Systems 3
Lab Science Elective astronomy, biology, chemistry, physical science, physics) 4
Social and Behavioral Science Elective anthropology, geography, history, economics, political science, sociology, psychology) 3
Humanities and Fine Arts Elective art, humanities, religion, theater, music, philosophy, foreign language, literature)  3

Major Courses (12 hours)

Course Title Sem Hrs
CUA 101 Orientation to Food Service Industry 1
HMM 105S Hospitality Supervision 3
CUA 111 Foundations in Nutrition 3
CUA 112S Sanitation, Safety and Food Service 2
CUA 213  Food Purchasing and Cost Control 3
*Chosen with consent of advisor    

Culinary Apprentice Option (26 hours)

Course

Title

Sem Hrs

CUA 110

Basic Food Preparation

3

CUA 114

Meal Management

3

CUA 115

Advanced Food Preparation

3

CUA 204

Foundations of Baking

3

CUA 205

Introduction to Garde Manger

3

CUA 208

Advanced Baking

CUA 210

Beverage Management

2

CUA 260

 Internship for Culinary Arts Apprentice

6

CUA 261

Culinary Apprentice Practicum

1