Culinary Arts, Associate in Applied Science (CUL)

Enjoy a Comprehensive Curriculum & Flexible Schedule

In the Culinary Arts program, you will benefit from a flexible schedule and a comprehensive curriculum where you’ll explore everything from baking to international cuisine, and menu planning to food service purchasing.

For more information about the associate degree or credit-earning certificate, call 610-359-5278 or email bcss@dccc.edu.

For more information about the continuing education (non-credit) certificate option, call 610-359-5025 or email communityed@dccc.edu.

Locations

The academic classes are provided at the Marple Campus or can be taken online. The hands-on classes are held at one of the locations below:

  • Delaware County: St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church, 35 N. Malin Road, Broomall, PA 19008
  • Chester County: Phoenixville Area Senior Center, 153 Church Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460
  • Coming Soon!: A cutting edge classroom and eight, two-person commercial kitchen stations at our new Southeast Center location, opening spring 2026!
Degree Awarded Career Degree
Division Business, Computing & Social Science
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Program Description

Effective: Spring 2016

The Culinary Arts, A.A.S. program prepares students for employment in various segments of the foodservice industry in positions such as restaurant chef, banquet chef, sous chef, kitchen manager, production cook, line cook and prep cook. The program includes academic courses, skills development in kitchen lab courses and practical internship experience.

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