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Hospitality and Tourism
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Culinary Arts
Students in Culinary Arts/Culinary Management enjoy a practical hands-on approach to innovative methods and classical techniques, as well as numerous cuisines. A rigorous training program combines both laboratory and general education coursework, in addition to business courses including supervision and cost control. Students are prepared for employment and for transfer to four-year programs.

San Diego Mesa College
Culinary Arts Program website
Culinary Arts Career Pathway
San Diego Mesa College
Culinary Arts/Culinary Management in Hospitality
CoursesUnits
HOSP 101, Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism3
HOSP 115, Strategic Leadership in Hospitality3
HOSP 150, Hospitality Human Resources3
CACM 101, Sanitation, Safety and Equipment3
CACM 105, Fundamentals of Food Production Theory3
CACM 110, Fundamentals of Cooking & Service4
CACM 120, Menu Analysis & Event Catering3
CACM 130, Quantity Food Preparation - Theory3
CACM 131, Quantity Food Preparation Laboratory4
CACM 140, Food and Beverage Purchasing and Control3
CACM 201, Gourmet Food Preparation Laboratory3
CACM 205, Garde Manger Cold Food Production3
CACM 210, Basic Baking and Pastry3
CACM 291, Culinary Practicum1
NUTR 150, Nutrition3
Select one course from the following:
CACM 211, Quantity Food Preparation - Theory
OR NUTR 153 Cultural Foods
3
Total Units = 48
San Diego Mesa College
College credit earned in high school

*Note: An associate degree is awarded by the San Diego Community College District colleges in recognition of completion of a minimum of 60 units of specified requirements. See the college catalog for details.