The mission of the AAS Degree in Advanced Culinary Arts is to give students the culinary skills required for entry into the food service industry with the additional liberal arts education needed for management positions in the food service industry. The program focuses on culinary skills, theory and communication and problem solving skills.

The AAS Degree program includes core requirements, elective requirements, and general education requirements. The total requirement is 90 quarter credits and normally takes 60 weeks to complete. Students will be required to complete 4-6 hours in the fifth quarter of the program of voluntary community service activities as a prerequisite for completion of their program of study. Students should note that all courses are not offered each term. Check term schedules for details. Not available at the Woodbridge Campus.