Our Associate of Occupational Science Degree program in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts is designed to give students the theoretical foundation and technical skills they need to succeed in the food-service industry. We developed the curriculum in response to student interest and industry demands.

Le Cordon Bleu's partnership with the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts combines classical French techniques with contemporary methods and modern American technology.

Students can receive competency-based training that includes exposure to an array of culinary proficiencies and are required to demonstrate these at every level of the program. They're also taught qualitative aspects of food preparation including nutrition and sanitation.

The program includes international culinary techniques, which focus on demonstration followed by practical application. Through laboratory sessions, students have an opportunity to achieve proficiency by meeting rigorous standards established by the curriculum and defined by experienced chef instructors.

Students can progress to preparing food in quantity and become involved in both front- and back-of-the-house operations in our on-site restaurant, Café Bleu. Timeliness, procedure, and organizational techniques are emphasized, as is product quality.

They can also learn about restaurant operations from a corporate level and then study in detail how these methods can be applied to any food-service establishment. A series on management theory shows how effective leadership can influence their environment.

General education-an important aspect of higher learning, and valuable in today's highly competitive world-is represented by coursework designed to give students cognitive abilities crucial to succeeding in the workplace.

The program is designed to be 15 months long: 12 months on campus followed by a three-month externship in which students can apply their newly acquired skills training in the real world.

In addition to the Associate of Occupational Science Degree, graduates receive the Le Cordon Bleu Diplôme, recognized worldwide. Contact us for more information!

Learn more at our Course Outline page.