Hotel & Restaurant Management Degrees & Certificates · eligible for transfer to universities offering bachelor degree programs in Hotel and Restaurant Management. HRM courses are

Why Central Arizona College? Certificates may be completed in 1 year or less and Degrees in 2 years

or less.

Program schedules are offered at three kitchen lab sites: Signal Peak, Maricopa & San Tan.

CA non-lab & HRM courses are available online.

For-credit internships and a CA Practicum are available for industry experience.

Industry scholarships available.

CA lab class size is limited to 14-16 students.

University Transferability Articulation agreements with Northern Arizona University School of Hotel

and Restaurant Management allow CAC Students to complete the freshman

and sophomore requirements and transfer credits for their Hospitality and

Restaurant Management Program. Additionally, the 2+2 program with

Arizona State University, Food Service BAS degree also allows

transferability for those students who want to pursue a 4-year degree.

Kitchen Lab

Locations:

www.centralaz.edu Central Arizona College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

“CAC Culinary has opened many doors and opportunities to help me achieve my culinary goals. The experience I have gained at CAC, has helped me start a successful baking business. The instructors go above and beyond to help you understand the process of baking and cooking, they go the extra mile to ensure your success. This is why I am so happy and love that I chose CAC culinary for my training.” - Justin Walker

Contact Us Today!

Signal Peak Campus: Chef Amanda Potts [email protected] 520-494-5222 Elisa Vitela Instructional Specialist [email protected] 520-494-5593

San Tan Campus: Chef Clay Peden [email protected] 480-677-7869

Culinary Arts &

Hotel & Restaurant

Management

Degrees & Certificates

Professional Programs Division www.centralaz.edu/professionalprograms

Culinary Arts

Degrees & Certificates

The toque is a chef's hat that dates back to the 16th century. Different

heights may indicate rank within a kitchen. The 100 folds of the toque are

said to represent the many different ways a chef knows to cook an egg.

The Culinary Arts program offers several degrees and certificates

that can enhance job skills and increase employment possibilities. Students

are prepared for positions as professional chefs, cooks, and entry level

management or for advancement in the food service industry.

BAKING AND PASTRY CERTIFICATE Total Credits: 18 The Baking and Pastry Certificate prepares students for employment in such establishments as

retail bakeries, fine dining restaurants and hotels, upscale pastry and bake shops, commercial

baking and entrepreneurships. The core courses will help students develop a solid foundation in

basic baking skills. The student may tailor the degree to meet individual goals in areas such as

bread baking, cake decorating, wedding cake production, and/or chocolate and sugar show pieces.

Students pursuing an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Culinary Arts Degree may specialize in

Baking and Pastry. All courses in the Baking and Pastry Certificate are requirements for the

Culinary Arts AAS Degree. High school diploma or GED are recommended.

CULINARY ARTS AAS Total Credits: 64 The Culinary Arts AAS Degree provides training in basic and advanced culinary skills and

includes a practicum experience within a commercial kitchen for application of skills and

knowledge. Concentrations include Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, and Restaurant

Management/Hospitality. Students are prepared for positions as professional chefs, pastry chefs,

entrepreneurs, and entry-level management or for advancement in the food service industry.

CULINARY ARTS CERTIFICATE I Total Credits: 16-17 The Culinary Arts Certificate I prepares students to become entry-level culinary professionals within a commercial food service operation. Credits earned may be applied toward the Culinary Arts Certificate II and the Culinary Arts AAS Degree.

CULINARY ARTS CERTIFICATE II Total Credits: 25-27 The Culinary Arts Certificate II provides training in basic and advanced culinary skills, concepts related to food sustainability, and culinary math and logistical skills necessary for planning events. Courses within this certificate are also requirements for the Culinary Arts AAS degree. This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions as cooks, chefs or food service managers.

www.centralaz.edu/culinary

Hotel & Restaurant Management

Degrees & Certificates

Throughout the hospitality industry the pineapple is used as a symbol of welcome

and friendship, and has become the international symbol of hospitality. The Native

Americans would place a pineapple outside their hut if they were receiving visitors.

The Hospitality & Restaurant Management (HRM) Program at Central

Arizona College offers the option of completing and receiving a Hotel &

Restaurant Management Certificate or an Associates of Applied Science or A.A.S.

in Hotel & Restaurant Management. HRM courses are applicable as elective

courses for the Culinary Arts A.A.S. and the Business A.A.S. Degrees.

The HRM program includes a foundation of concepts and skills that relate

to the hospitality industry; such as human resources, managing front

office operations, facilities & convention, and meeting management.

HOTEL & RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT AAS Total Credits: 65 The Hotel and Restaurant Management AAS Degree includes hospitality industry certified courses, university-level business courses and the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC- A). The AGEC-A requirements in this AAS Degree fulfill university transfer with remaining courses to be evaluated on a course-by-course basis.

HOTEL & RESTAURANT MGNT CERT Total Credits: 18-19 The Hotel and Restaurant Management Certificate provides specialized workplace skills which

enhance options for progressive or lateral career movement in hotel and lodging or restaurant

management. Topics include foundational concepts and skills in the hospitality industry, human

resources and employment law, supervision, guest services, facilities and event management.

Completion of these basic skills within one year increases employability of graduates. Certificate

courses stack toward the Hotel and Restaurant Management AAS Degree and most courses are

eligible for transfer to universities offering bachelor degree programs in Hotel and Restaurant

Management. HRM courses are accepted to fulfill the Business AAS Degree's fourteen (14)

elective credits.

All HRM Courses are certified under the American Hotel and Lodging

Association and offer a national course certificate with completion of a 70%

competency on each final exam score. All courses are offered online.

www.centralaz.edu/hrm