Advanced Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted) Nutrition & Foods · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: SAC.NUTAC.CA
Program Control Number: 40412
The Advanced Certificate in Culinary Arts is designed for students interested in gaining technical skills for skilled-level positions in hotels, restaurants, and institutions. It offers students the opportunity to apply and practice skills learned in all aspects of culinary arts in a real-world environment.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Apply skills in knife, tool and equipment handling to produce a variety of food products.
- Apply the fundamentals of baking science to the preparation of a variety of products.
- Design recipes for a menu while balancing nutrition, the use of fresh products, and the final product's texture, color, and flavor.
- Practice standards in behavior, grooming and dress that reflect the mature work attitude expected of industry professionals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required core courses: | 8 | |
| CULN 100 | Introduction to Culinary Arts and Hospitality | 3 |
| CULN 110 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 2 |
| orNUTR 110 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 2 |
| CULN 120 | Introduction to Culinary Skills & Principles | 3 |
| Select a minimum of 7 units from the courses below: | 7-8 | |
| CULN 130 | International Cuisine | 3 |
| orCULN 140 | Introduction to Baking & Pastry | 3 |
| orCULN 150 | Principles of Pantry | 2 |
| orCULN 160 | Principles of Beverage Service | 2 |
| Select a minimum of 2 units from the courses below: | 2 | |
| CULN 230 | Healthy American Cuisine | 2 |
| orCULN 240 | Vegetarian Cuisine | 2 |
| orCULN 250 | Modern Food: Style, Design, Theory And Production | 2 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 0.5-4 | |
| CULN 299 | Work Experience - Culinary | 0.5-4 |
| orCULN 190 | Food & Beverage Production Management | 2 |
| Total | 17.5-22 | |