Culinary Arts

In our Culinary Arts Program, you’ll discover firsthand how some of the finest chefs in the business prepare their elegant dishes. Working side by side with them in some of the most modern, complete and efficient kitchen classrooms available anywhere, you’ll learn the techniques and gain the inspiration to turn your dream of becoming a chef into a reality!

The National Center for Hospitality Studies is proud to be among the select few culinary schools in the U.S. to have been invited to prepare a meal at the prestigious James Beard House in New York. (American chef and food writer James Beard is recognized by many as the father of American gastronomy.) The National Center for Hospitality Studies has also earned the “Five Diamond Award of Excellence” from AAA and Hilton Hotels for “Outstanding Development of Culinary Professionals, Training and Inspiring World Class Culinary Arts.”

Culinary Arts Associate of Science Degree | 112 - 120 Credit Hours (18 months days | 33 months evenings and weekends)

With more and more restaurants opening worldwide and each offering more diversified menus, the need for highly qualified food specialists is growing dramatically. Statistics show there are currently four to five job openings for every qualified candidate in this field. The American Culinary Federation’s Accrediting Commission (ACFAC) accredited Associate of Science degree program in Culinary Arts at Sullivan University’s National Center for Hospitality Studies provides a solid foundation in food preparation, purchasing, inventory control, sanitation, and creative methods of cooking. Successful graduates are prepared to combine these essential basics with a personal creative flair. During their final quarter of study, senior culinary students serve a practicum in an approved site of a fine dining restaurant.

Classes are forming, so contact our Admissions department today or call 502-456-6505.