The Art Institutes Locations: 30 locations in the U.S. and Canada Degrees: Associate's (2 year), Diploma Programs: Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary Management
The focus of The Art Institute's culinary programs are to prepare you with a broad range of experience and skills. You'll begin by sharpening your fundamental cooking techniques and skills, from basic cuts to managing a menu. From there, you'll explore the world of international cuisines—the traditional classics to the emerging flavors.
The Culinary Institute of America Locations: Hyde Park, NY, St. Helena, CA, San Antonio, TX Degrees: Associate's (2 year), Bachelor's (4 year) Programs: Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts
To be a leader in the increasingly complex and ever-changing food service industry, you must be a skilled culinarian, an astute business person, and a creative trendsetter. In the CIA's 38-month Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) program, you will gain extensive experience in the kitchen.
Le Cordon Bleu Schools of North America Locations: 17 locations in the U.S. + Online Degrees: Associate's (2 year), Bachelor's (4 year) Programs: Culinary Arts, Pâtisserie and Baking, Hospitality & Restaurant Management
Develop your skills through demonstration followed by hands-on practical application in professionally-equipped kitchen labs. You will be immersed in the culinary/hospitality world, spending significant time in the kitchen applying skills and techniques as dedicated, professional chef-instructors pass on their skills, experience and knowledge.
Johnson & Wales University Locations: Providence, RI, North Miami, FL, Denver, CO, Charlotte, NC + Online (NEW for 2010!) Degrees: Associate's (2 year), Bachelor's (4 year) Programs: Culinary Arts with concentrations available in: Baking & Pastry Arts, Beverage Service Management, Contemporary Pastry Arts, Culinary Capstone Labs, Sommelier, and Wellness & Sustainability
The College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University can turn your passion for the culinary arts into a successful career in one of the world's fastest growing industries. By combining hands-on culinary training with a foundation in the liberal arts, business classes, social responsibility and relevant work experience, Johnson & Wales prepares you for success in today's global economy.
The French Culinary Institute Locations: New York, NY (SoHo) Degrees: Diploma
Programs: Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts
With The French Culinary Institute's innovative method of training, it takes just 6 months by day, or 9 if you train at night, to learn what would take years to learn at other schools. It's all about personal attention, instant feedback, hands-on repetition, and inspiring reinforcement so that each lesson becomes an instinctive part of your permanent repertoire.
Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts Locations: Melbourne, FL, Sarasota, FL, Tallahassee, FL Degrees:
Diploma Programs: Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts
Keiser University's culinary comprehensive program includes laboratory sessions, academic preparation and hands-on experience focusing on food production, sanitation, nutrition, stock and sauces, dining room management, intro to baking & pastry, storeroom operations, meat cutting, American and French cuisine.
Kendall College Locations: Chicago, IL Degrees: Associate's (2 year), Bachelor's (4 year) Programs: Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts
Over the course of seven quarters, you will receive rigorous culinary training, leadership skills and the positive, collaborative attitude needed to excel in the foodservice world. Students hone through this knowledge by practicing them in real-world environments beyond the classroom, including the two Kendall restaurants and through mandatory internships.