Map: CSN AAS Culinary Arts

About this Academic Map

CSN students pursuing the Culinary Arts, AAS degree should follow this map.
This 67-credit academic map, designed for students without transfer credits, represents the optimal pathway to completing this degree.
Click on a course for more information (description, prerequisites, credit hours, etc.)
D+, D, and D- grades in the major requirements DO NOT count toward graduation for AAS programs.

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CSN First Semester

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3: Options Include: MATH 104B or above (except MATH 122/123)
English Composition (General Education) - Credits 3-5: Options Include: ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 110 or ENG 113
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: CUL 110 - Basic Cookery
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 2: FAB 102 - Sanitation for the Food Service Industry
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 2: FAB 167 - Food Service Nutrition
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: HMD 101 - Foundations of Hospitality

Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 3: Select a course option from the Natural Science list on the degree sheet.
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: CUL 125 - Principles of Baking
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: CUL 130 - Garde Manger
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: FAB 112 - Restaurant Management
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: FAB 160 - Hospitality Purchasing

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science(General Education) - Credits 3: Select a course option from the Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science list on the degree sheet.
Human Relations (General Education) - Credits 3: MGT 283 - Introduction to Human Resources Management
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4: Options Include: HIST 100 or PSC 101
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: CUL 200 - Aromatics/Restaurant Experience
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 1: CUL 295 - Work Experience in Culinary Arts
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: FAB 210 - Fundamentals of Food and Beverage Control

Total Minimum Credits: 17
APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Visit www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Communication (General Education) - Credits 3: Select a course option from the Communication list on the degree sheet.
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: CUL 220 - International Cuisine
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 4: CUL 240 - French Cuisine
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: CUL 250 - Saucier
Core Requirements (Major Requirements) - Credits 3: FAB 230 - Menu Planning
Students must complete FAB 102 during the first semester for continuous Culinary course enrollment.