The certificate program in culinary arts at Boston University is an intense session taught by working chefs and culinary experts. The program is only open to 12 students at a time and includes over 400 hours of classroom time, plus evening lectures. You'll learn about soups and sauces, poultry and meats, regional cuisine, as well as the how-to's of running a restaurant. When you've completed the program, you'll have received a basic knowledge of classic and modern food production techniques and a certificate of completion.
Boston University
808 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
617-353-9852
bu.edu
The culinary arts program at City College of San Francisco is a two-year program with courses in elementary quantity food preparation, restaurant operations, meat analysis and ethnic cuisine. You'll also be required to complete an unpaid internship as a part of the curriculum. All classes are taught from one of the school's four kitchens or its restaurant, snack bar, bake shop or cafeteria. In other words, it's a hands-on experience. When you graduate, you'll receive an Associate of Arts (AA) degree and a certificate from the American Culinary Federation.
City College of San Francisco
Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Program
50 Phelan Avenue, SW 156
San Francisco, CA 94112
415-239-3152
ccsf.edu
Keiser University offers a two-year culinary arts program that culminates in an Associate of Science (AS) degree. Classes include principles of food, classical French cuisine, pastries and dessert, garde manger I and American regional cuisine. You'll also participate in an externship that's equivalent to an entry-level food service position. Keiser University has campus locations in Tallahassee, Melbourne and Sarasota, Florida. All three locations offer the culinary arts degree.
Keiser University -- Tallahassee Campus
1700 Halstead Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32309
850-906-9494
Keiser University - Melbourne Campus
900 South Babcock Street
Melbourne, FL 32901
321-409-4800
Keiser University -- Sarasota Campus
6151 Lake Osprey Drive
Sarasota, FL 34240
941-907-3900
keiseruniversity.edu