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Culinary ArtsAAS (CART)

The culinary profession is a challenging and rewarding occupation. Chefs continually explore new trends in cuisine. The hospitality industry demands trained chefs, cooks and baking specialties for all levels of employment. This program provides students with opportunity and training via Regional Cuisine dinners, Spa Cuisine luncheons, banquets and Culinary Arts club activities, as well as an internship. The program is designed to train the student to enter the culinary profession or prepare for transfer to other culinary institutions. Recommended high school preparation: Chemistry, math functions, speech and introduction to foods class.

Our ACC Career Pathways information highlights campus opportunities for interested students.

Cr. Course TitleCourse Code
1-4 Freshman ExperienceHrd 100, Hrd 100A or Hrd 110
3 Writing IEng 101; Eng 100A & Eng 100B
3 Writing IIEng 102, Eng 103, Eng 104, Eng 105, Eng 106, Eng 108, Eng 109 or Eng 110
3 Math Course 
3-4 Lab Science 
3 Fundamentals of NutritionSci 161
2 Physical Education 
6 Social Science Course 
3 Liberal Arts Electives 
3 Business CourseBus 101, Bus 102, Bus 103 or Bus 109
1 Sanitation (Fall Only)Cul 125
4 Basic Food Preparation I (Coreq Req) (Fall Only)Cul 127
4 Basic Food Preparation II (Prereq Req) (Spring Only)Cul 128
2 Baking Techniques (Fall Only)Cul 130
2 Dining Room Service (Fall & Spring)Cul 131
3 Advanced Baking Techniques (Prereq Req) (Spring Only)Cul 132
2 Food Specification & Control (Fall Only)Cul 135
3 Food Service Management Law (Spring Only)Cul 136
4 Advanced Food Service I (Prereq Req) (Fall Only)Cul 137
4 Advanced Food Service II (Prereq Req) (Spring Only)Cul 138
1 Food Service InternshipCul 178
2 Choose 2 credits from: 
  Introduction to Wine and Spirits (Fall Only)Cul 140
  Sauce Theory I (Spring Only)Cul 142
  Bar Operations and MixologyCul 143
2 Mathematical Applications for the Food Service Profession (Spring Only)Cul 141

64 minimum credits required for graduation

Additional Information:
1. Following the articulation agreement with Paul Smith's College, a student must complete six credits of mathematics from Adirondack. Suggest MAT 108, 109 or MAT 127.
2. The student is required to wear an approved professional chef's uniform in all labs and purchase a cutlery set.
3. Students must take CUL 131 Dining Room Service in the first academic year either in the Fall or Spring semester.
4. Following the articulation agreement with Johnson & Wales University, suggest taking CUL 143 and CUL 142.
5. Meet with advisor on core requirements for the Cobleskill College articulation agreement.
6. If you are interested in transferring to Paul Smith's College, meet with your advisor for requirements.
Recommended First Year
First Semester
1-4 Hrd 100, Hrd 100A or Hrd 110
3 Eng 101; Eng 100A & Eng 100B
1 Cul 125
4 Cul 127
2 Cul 130
2 Cul 135
2 Cul 131
Second Semester
3 Eng 102, Eng 103, Eng 104, Eng 105, Eng 106, Eng 108, Eng 109 or Eng 110
4 Cul 128
1  PED
2 Cul 141
3  Social Science Elective
2  Food Service Elective
Recommended Second Year
Third Semester
1-3 Cul 178
4 Cul 137
3 Sci 161
3  MAT
3  Liberal Arts Elective
1  PED
3  Business Course
Fourth Semester
3  Social Science Elective
4 Cul 138
3 Cul 132
3 Cul 136
3-4  Lab Science