To learn more, visit: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/programs/culinary-arts/
Program Number: 10-316-1
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus: Fond du Lac
This program is eligible for financial aid
Prepare for an in-demand career with a bright future through Moraine Park’s Culinary Arts program.
From careers as corporate chefs, research and development, Artisan bakers, pastry chefs and more, food industry job opportunities are endless. Step into this booming field by getting started in the Culinary Arts associate degree program at Moraine Park.
The Culinary Arts courses at Moraine Park provide training in all aspects of food preparation and production. Students practice food preparation techniques in the state-of-the-art culinary arts labs at the Fond du Lac campus. Students also develop baking skills by producing Artisan breads, breakfast pastries, and restaurant desserts. In addition, Culinary Arts classes at MPTC cover essentials such as customer service, sanitation and safety, and restaurant management.
Culinary Arts students gain real-world experience at Moraine Park’s “Park Terrace” restaurant, a student-guided learning environment. At Park Terrace, students develop menus, design table layouts, create management plans, oversee production in an active restaurant, and more.
Earn credits at MPTC and transfer to a four-year college to earn your bachelor’s degree.
Visit the Transfer to a Four-Year College page for more information on credit transfer agreements between Moraine Park and four-year colleges, both public and private.
Students must purchase the required uniform, baking kit, and the required knife kit for this program.
Standard Admissions steps details
Earn college credit outside the classroom through Moraine Park’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) opportunities. Credit opportunities are available for:
Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.
Tuition
Occupational
Associate of Arts/Associate of Science
Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
Student Fees
Please refer to Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student's completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 103-159 | Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 316-102 | Culinary Principles | 3 |
| 316-103 | Science of Baking | 2 |
| 316-106 | Entree 1 | 4 |
| 316-108 | Meat Analysis 1 | 1 |
| 316-111 | Soups and Sauces | 2 |
| 316-148 | Sanitation and Safety | 1 |
| 890-101 | College 101 | 2 |
| Mathematics Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 316-107 | Entree 2 | 4 |
| 316-109 | Meat Analysis 2 | 1 |
| 316-110 | Breakfast Cookery | 2 |
| 316-113 | Trending Foods | 2 |
| 316-160 | Restaurant Baking | 2 |
| 316-169 | Cakes, Tortes and Desserts | 2 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| 316-118 | Restaurant Operations - Pub Style | 3 |
| 316-153 | Food Purchasing | 2 |
| 316-162 | Breakfast Pastries | 2 |
| 316-171 | Restaurant Management | 3 |
| 806-112 | Principles of Sustainability | 3 |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 316-114 | Culinary Internship | 1 |
| 316-119 | Restaurant Operations - Specialty | 3 |
| 316-166 | Catering and Special Function Planning | 2 |
| 316-168 | Artisan Breads | 3 |
| 316-180 | Gourmet Cooking | 1 |
| Communication Course | 3 | |
| Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 67 | |
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