The Culinary Arts A.A.S. degree program prepares students for careers as chefs and culinary professionals in a variety of hospitality businesses. The program includes a core of culinary arts courses which develop cooking skills and provide instruction in purchasing, cost control, sanitation, nutrition, and supervision. In addition, students receive a well-rounded academic experience including business, computer, and liberal arts courses that prepare students for a successful career as culinary professionals. Opportunities for graduates include careers as executive chefs, sous-chefs, pastry chefs, line cooks, kitchen managers, catering managers, and even food sales and marketing executives.