Curricula for Culinary Arts - Vail Valley

You can earn your degree in five or six consecutive semesters. To fully benefit from the sequence of courses, we encouraged you to enter in the fall semester, which starts at end of August. Following is a sample schedule for the program.

The actual courses, days and times will be available at registration.

Term 1, Fall / Year 1

Term 2, Spring / Year 1

Term 3, Summer / Year 1

Term 4, Fall / Year 2

Term 5, Spring / Year 2

Term 6, Summer / Year 2

Graduation: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts

Program Learning Outcomes are what we expect each student will learn while earning a degree or certificate. Meeting these learning outcomes is how we assess our performance as a college. Our learning outcomes support both important career skills and future success as a student.

Upon completing the Culinary Arts - Vail Valley (AAS) program, CMC students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to produce delicious, wholesome food.
2. Develop knowledge of classic and contemporary cooking and baking techniques representing a variety of cooking styles.
3. Identify professional practices, communications, organizations and career opportunities and goals in culinary arts.
4. Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork in producing a wide variety of classical and contemporary dishes.
5. Identify cost-effective techniques for enhancing the sustainability of foodservice operations through facility design, operational practices, menu development, procurement, production and waste management.

Colorado Mountain College Culinary Arts - Vail Valley is a State of Colorado approved Career & Technical Education program.