Contact: Janna Oakes, PhD, Dean
Phone: 303.797.5798
E-mail: janna.oakes@arapahoe.edu

This one-year certificate program consists of classroom and online training, and is designed for individuals seeking a career in or currently working in the food preparation industry. The program focuses on all aspects of food preparation, menu planning and dining room management necessary for success in a culinary occupation. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary to work in food production, pastry/baking, guest services, food safety and sanitation, and management.

The Culinary Arts program is taught by faculty with professional culinary backgrounds in a hands-on kitchen/restaurant environment located in the Englewood High School Annex Building in Englewood, Colorado, and is limited to 10 students per year. Available spaces are filled on a first-come, first –served basis (only complete applications are considered – see below).

Written permission from the academic dean is required to register. Students must enroll in all 10 Culinary credit hours in the Fall semester, and in all 7 Culinary credits in the Spring semester. For further information you may contact Mr. James Shettleworth in Advising at 303.797.5651.

An application and application checklist for the Culinary Arts Program can be obtained at Admissions or via the Web (click here to download). Only complete applications will be considered for admission.

Admission Requirements:

1. Fully completed ACC Application for Admission
2. Earned high school diploma or GED equivalent.
3. An Accuplacer placement test is required for all students without a college or university degree.
4. Completed Culinary Arts Program Application
   Submit c/o J. Oakes, Instructional Dean
   Arapahoe Community College
   5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
   P.O. Box 9002
   Campus Box 13, (Office A2025)
   Littleton, CO 80160-9002
   
5. Interview with Instructional Dean

Graduation:
All courses for the ACC Culinary Arts Certificate must be completed with a “C” or better in order to meet graduation requirements.
Program Requirements

NOTE: Culinary Arts classes run on a longer schedule than most ACC classes. See the most current Schedule of Classes for additional details.

College Opportunity Fund:
The College Opportunity Trust Fund (COF), created by the Colorado Legislature, provides a stipend to eligible undergraduate students. The stipend pays a portion of your total in-state tuition when you attend a Colorado public institution or a participating private institution.

Eligible undergraduate students must apply, be admitted and enroll at a participating institution. Both new and continuing students are eligible for the stipend.