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Culinary Arts, Applied Science, A.A.S.
An associate degree — designed to transfer to a 4-year school. About 2 years full-time.
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Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.
Showing transfer outcomes to Fitchburg State University for 18 required courses at Holyoke Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →
SEMESTER ONE: 15 CREDITS
15 credits- Not offered this termCulinary Fundamentals ICUL 100Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termCulinary Fundamentals IICUL 101Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termProfessional Standards for the Food Service IndustryCUL 104Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termSanitation and SafetyCUL 111Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termBaking and Pastry Arts ICUL 114Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termMise En PlaceCUL 116Counts as an elective
SEMESTER TWO: 15 CREDITS
15 credits- Not offered this termPantry and Garde MangerCUL 107
- Not offered this termStocks, Soups, and SaucesCUL 108Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termEntree Preparation and PresentationCUL 109
- Not offered this termIntroduction to Food Service OperationsCUL 113Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termBaking and Pastry Arts IICUL 214
- Not offered this termCulinary ExplorationsCUL 290
SEMESTER THREE: 14 CREDITS
14 credits- Not offered this termDining Room Service: Theory and ApplicationCUL 112Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termNutrition for Food Service ProfessionalsCUL 203Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termCulinary InternshipCUL 281
SEMESTER FOUR: 17 CREDITS
17 credits- Not offered this termFood Service Cost ControlCUL 215Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termAdvanced Culinary Service TechniquesCUL 280
- Not offered this termFood Styling and MarketingCUL 291
TOTAL: 61 CREDITS
61 creditsThis requirement is satisfied by a choice of courses the catalog doesn't list individually.
Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.