DOL – Cook Certificate DOL – Sous Chef Certificate AAS Degree
Length of Time 1 year 2 year 2 year
On the job hours 2000 4000 4000
Eligible Certifications 4 7 8
Eligible end of program Certification CC – Certified Culinarian CSC – Certified Sous Chef CSC – Certified Sous Chef
Degree N/A N/A Associate in Applied Science – Culinary Arts
National Program Yes Yes No – Michigan Residents only
US DOL Journeyman Credential Production Cook Sous Chef Sous Chef
Scholarships Available Yes Yes Yes

Detroit Institute of Gastronomy offers three programs in the culinary arts through apprenticeship. Students in the State of Michigan are offered two program options:

  • Diploma – 1-year Culinarian Apprenticeship
  • Associate Degree in Applied Science – Culinary Arts – 2-Year Sous Chef Apprenticeship

Two programs are available to residents outside the state of Michigan through the U.S. DOL Office of Apprenticeship:

  • 1-Year Culinarian Apprenticeship
  • 2-Year Sous Chef Apprenticeship

These out of state programs DO NOT result in a credential from the Detroit Institute of Gastronomy but allow the student to earn a Journeyman credential from the U.S. DOL and eligibility to test from the American Culinary Federation’s Certifications.