Culinary Arts
Program Level:
Degrees, Certificates
Department:
Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts
Institute:
Business & Entrepreneurship
College:
SPC
What is the Culinary Arts program?
The Culinary Arts program prepares students for careers in the visitor and hospitality industries that are vital to the San Antonio and South Texas economy. The industry has grown handsomely in the recent past and is currently the city's second-largest industry. Approximately 37 million people visit San Antonio per year, and the tourism industry has an estimated $19 billion impact on the city's economy.
What will I learn?
The competencies needed to be successfully employed in the culinary arts industry.
What can I do with this course of study?
Pursue a career as Food Production Chef, Fine Dining Chef, Kitchen Manager, Caterer, Research and Development Chef, or Personal Chef.
What's special about the program?
Our exemplary status program allows graduates to attain Certified Culinarian status from the American Culinary Federation and prepares graduates for rigorous career demands.
Program Accredited by the American Culinary Federation Foundation Accrediting Commission as exemplary for seven (7) years not to exceed June 30, 2029. Our exemplary status program allows graduates to attain Certified Culinarian status from the American Culinary Federation and prepares graduates for a variety of culinary careers.
The program was recognized as an Exemplary Workforce Education Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
The tourism industry has an estimated $19 billion impact on San Antonio's economy.
Degrees and Certificates
St. Philip's College programs offer the following degree(s) and certificate(s). View our Course Catalog for more information.
Contact Us
|
Patrick Brown Program Director |
MLK Campus : Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts (THCA) Building, 314 |
|
|
Frank Salinas, CCC, CCE, M.Ed Department Chair |
MLK Campus : Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts (THCA) Building, 318A |