Culinary School Programs & Degrees
Certificate & Diploma Programs
The curriculum is based on learning hands-on cooking and baking skills. Certificate and diploma options may include baking and pastry arts, culinary arts, culinary management, and wine and beverage management. Admission requirements may include:
- Academic or work references
- High school diploma or GED in many cases
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Associate's Degree Programs
The curriculum is based on learning hands-on cooking and baking skills in addition to safety and sanitation, management, and nutrition. Many associate's degree programs offer certificates in addition to degrees. Admission requirements may include:
- Academic or work references
- High school diploma or GED
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Bachelor's Degree Programs
The majority of culinary bachelor's programs focus on business, finance and management rather than cooking and baking, although more schools are starting to offer food science degrees. Admission requirements may include:
- High school diploma or GED
- Satisfactory high school GPA and SAT scores
- Personal essay and references
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Apprenticeship Programs
The curriculum is based on hands-on learning by working in a hotel, club or restaurant under a skilled professional. Admission requirements may include:
- Academic or work references
- Some require high school diploma or GED
Culinary Seminars
Seminars are short cooking classes ranging from 1 day to 2 months. Most seminars do not have admission requirements.

