Recommended Academic Course Progression
For the Culinarian (Certificate) Track and the Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts (Degree) Track
Academic Year One
Quarter 1 | Credits | Course |
|---|---|---|
CUL 1010 | 6 | Culinary Foundation I |
CUL 1011 | 3 | Sanitation and Safety |
CUL 1012 | 3 | Introduction to Food Service |
Total 12 credits – Tuition – $2040; Fees – $1000.
Quarter 2 | Credits | Course |
|---|---|---|
CUL 1020 | 6 | Culinary Foundation II |
ENG 1032 | 3 | Composition I – Hospitality Icons |
HOS 1022 | 3 | Nutrition/Allergens |
Total 12 credits – Tuition – $2040; Fees – $50.
Quarter 3 | Credits | Course |
|---|---|---|
CUL 1030 | 6 | Culinarian I (Prerequisite: CUL 1010, CUL 1020) |
MAT 1031 | 3 | Fundamentals of Math – Purchasing and Receiving |
CUL 1021 | 3 | Food Preparation Theory I |
Total 12 credits – Tuition – $2040; Fees – $50.
Quarter 4 | Credits | Course |
|---|---|---|
CUL 1040 | 6 | Culinarian II (Prerequisite: CUL 1010, CUL 1020) |
ENG 1062 | 3 | Composition II – Supervisory Management Theories (Prerequisite: ENG 1032) |
HUM 1052 | 3 | Humanities and Culture – Service Culture in Hospitality (Prerequisite: ENG 1032) |
Total 12 credits – Tuition – $2040; Fees – $50.
1st Year ACF Exams ACF – Certified Fundamental Cook Practical and Written Exam for Certification.
ACF – Certified Culinarian Practical and Written Exam for Certification.
1st Year Total Credits: 48 – Tuition – $8160. Fees – $1150. ($9310.).
Academic Year Two
For the Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts (Degree) Track
Quarter 1 | Credits | Course |
|---|---|---|
CUL 2050 | 6 | Sous Chef I (Prerequisite: CUL 1030, CUL 1040) |
CUL 2051 | 3 | Food Preparation Theory II (Prerequisite: CUL 1021) |
CUL 2052 | 1 | ACF Practical Exam Preparation (Prerequisite: CUL 1040) |
HIS 2053 | 3 | World Civilizations I – Food Systems Development and Culture (Prerequisite: ENG 1032) |
Total 13 credits – Tuition – $2210; Fees – $550.
Quarter 2 | Credits | Course |
|---|---|---|
CUL 2060 | 6 | Sous Chef II (Prerequisite: CUL 1030, CUL 1040) |
CUL 2061 | 3 | Garde Manger Theory |
ENG 2062 | 3 | Professional Communication |
Total 12 credits – Tuition – $2040; Fees – $50.
Quarter 3 | Credits | Course |
|---|---|---|
CUL 2070 | 6 | Sous Chef III (Prerequisite: CUL 1030, CUL 1040) |
CUL 2081 | 3 | Baking Fundamentals Theory |
CUL 2072 | 3 | Food Cost Accounting (Prerequisite MAT 1031) |
Total 12 credits – Tuition – $2040; Fees – $50.
Quarter 4 | Credits | Course |
|---|---|---|
CUL 2080 | 6 | Sous Chef IV (Prerequisite: CUL 1030, CUL 1040) |
HOS 2071 | 3 | Menu Planning |
CUL 2082 | 3 | Pastry Fundamentals Theory |
Total 12 credits – Tuition – $2040; Fees – $50.
2nd Year ACF Exams : ACF – Certified Sous Chef Practical and Written Exam for Certification
2nd Year Total Credits: 49 – Tuition – $8330. Fees – $700 ($9030).
Total Quarter Credits: 97
**Total TUITION and Fees = $18,340.
*Estimated
**Tuition stated supersedes any tuition and fees listed in DIG catalog or documents prior to 10/01/2026. The amounts listed above include costs for the entire program (not including textbooks not to exceed $100.00), assuming normal time to completion. Tuition stated does not include possible scholarships and adjustments made for transfer/experiential credits.
Recommended Academic Course Progression
For the Culinarian (Certificate) Track and the Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts (Degree) Track
Academic Year One
Quarter 1 | Credits | Course |
|---|---|---|
CUL 1010 | 6 | Culinary Foundation I |
CUL 1011 | 3 | Sanitation and Safety |
CUL 1012 | 3 | Introduction to Food Service |
Total 12 credits – Tuition – $2040; Fees – $1000.
Quarter 2 | Credits | Course |
|---|---|---|
CUL 1020 | 6 | Culinary Foundation II |
ENG 1032 | 3 | Composition I – Hospitality Icons |
HOS 1022 | 3 | Nutrition/Allergens |
Total 12 credits – Tuition – $2040; Fees – $50.
Quarter 3 | Credits | Course |
|---|---|---|
CUL 1030 | 6 | Culinarian I (Prerequisite: CUL 1010, CUL 1020) |
MAT 1031 | 3 | Fundamentals of Math – Purchasing and Receiving |
CUL 1021 | 3 | Food Preparation Theory I |
Total 12 credits – Tuition – $2040; Fees – $50.
Quarter 4 | Credits | Course |
|---|---|---|
CUL 1040 | 6 | Culinarian II (Prerequisite: CUL 1010, CUL 1020) |
ENG 1062 | 3 | Composition II – Supervisory Management Theories (Prerequisite: ENG 1032) |
HUM 1052 | 3 | Humanities and Culture – Service Culture in Hospitality (Prerequisite: ENG 1032) |
Total 12 credits – Tuition – $2040; Fees – $50.
1st Year ACF Exams ACF – Certified Fundamental Cook Practical and Written Exam for Certification.
ACF – Certified Culinarian Practical and Written Exam for Certification.
1st Year Total Credits: 48 – Tuition – $8160. Fees – $1150. ($9310.).
Academic Year Two
For the Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts (Degree) Track
Quarter 1 | Credits | Course |
|---|---|---|
CUL 2050 | 6 | Sous Chef I (Prerequisite: CUL 1030, CUL 1040) |
CUL 2051 | 3 | Food Preparation Theory II (Prerequisite: CUL 1021) |
CUL 2052 | 1 | ACF Practical Exam Preparation (Prerequisite: CUL 1040) |
HIS 2053 | 3 | World Civilizations I – Food Systems Development and Culture (Prerequisite: ENG 1032) |
Total 13 credits – Tuition – $2210; Fees – $550.
Quarter 2 | Credits | Course |
|---|---|---|
CUL 2060 | 6 | Sous Chef II (Prerequisite: CUL 1030, CUL 1040) |
CUL 2061 | 3 | Garde Manger Theory |
ENG 2062 | 3 | Professional Communication |
Total 12 credits – Tuition – $2040; Fees – $50.
Quarter 3 | Credits | Course |
|---|---|---|
CUL 2070 | 6 | Sous Chef III (Prerequisite: CUL 1030, CUL 1040) |
CUL 2081 | 3 | Baking Fundamentals Theory |
CUL 2072 | 3 | Food Cost Accounting (Prerequisite MAT 1031) |
Total 12 credits – Tuition – $2040; Fees – $50.
Quarter 4 | Credits | Course |
|---|---|---|
CUL 2080 | 6 | Sous Chef IV (Prerequisite: CUL 1030, CUL 1040) |
HOS 2071 | 3 | Menu Planning |
CUL 2082 | 3 | Pastry Fundamentals Theory |
Total 12 credits – Tuition – $2040; Fees – $50.
2nd Year ACF Exams : ACF – Certified Sous Chef Practical and Written Exam for Certification
2nd Year Total Credits: 49 – Tuition – $8330. Fees – $700 ($9030).
Total Quarter Credits: 97
**Total TUITION and Fees = $18,340.
*Estimated
**Tuition stated supersedes any tuition and fees listed in DIG catalog or documents prior to 10/01/2026. The amounts listed above include costs for the entire program (not including textbooks not to exceed $100.00), assuming normal time to completion. Tuition stated does not include possible scholarships and adjustments made for transfer/experiential credits.