AA Food, Wine, and Wellness Studies - Culinary Arts Chef De Partie
Program Description
AUF’s Associate of Arts Degree in Food, Wine, and Wellness Studies offers motivated students the possibility to join the food and wine industry through a program that emphasizes wellness and nutrition studies. Four program concentrations are available:
- Culinary Arts – Chef de Partie (WACS)
- Baking & Pastry – Chef de Partie
- Wine Studies and Enology - Junior Sommelier (WACS)
- Wellness, Health, and Nutrition
Program Objectives
The Food, Wine, and Wellness Studies program is designed to provide students with a complete educational experience in the field of gastronomy and wellness.
- Students will gain a solid knowledge of food, wine, and wellness topics from international and Italian perspectives.
- Coursework will broaden students’ knowledge of Italian gastronomy and nutrition, offering a rigorous focus on techniques, direct experience, and understanding of the Mediterranean identity of the curriculum.
General Education Requirements
All AA candidates are required to complete 21 gen ed credits in the areas of English Composition, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical and Biological Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Diversity and Intercultural Studies, and Italian language. Requirements vary according to the program. Some requirements are embedded in multiple courses, and certain programs may require additional credits to complete the associate-level program of study, as defined in the individual program curriculum.
Program Outcomes
The specialization in Culinary Arts – Chef de Partie (WACS) focuses on developing students’ familiarity with:
- Italian culinary heritage and evolution
- Ingredient application to Italian and international cuisines
- Classic/contemporary/modernist cooking techniques
- Nutritionally balanced and gourmet menu composition
- Kitchen organization/service in a professional à la carte environment
Career Opportunities
Culinary Arts – Chef De Partie (WACS): Commis chef in high-end restaurants and hotels, demi-chef de partie, recipe developer for international companies, representative/agent for specialty food distributions, kitchen and nutrition consultant, food stylist, private chef.
The second year of the program is recognized by WACS for the Chef De Partie qualification level.
AUF’s Associate of Arts Degree in Food, Wine, and Wellness Studies offers motivated students the possibility to join the food and wine industry through a program that emphasizes wellness and nutrition studies. Four program concentrations are available:
- Culinary Arts – Chef de Partie (WACS)
- Baking & Pastry – Chef de Partie
- Wine Studies and Enology - Junior Sommelier (WACS)
- Wellness, Health, and Nutrition
Program Objectives
The Food, Wine, and Wellness Studies program is designed to provide students with a complete educational experience in the field of gastronomy and wellness.
- Students will gain a solid knowledge of food, wine, and wellness topics from international and Italian perspectives.
- Coursework will broaden students’ knowledge of Italian gastronomy and nutrition, offering a rigorous focus on techniques, direct experience, and understanding of the Mediterranean identity of the curriculum.
General Education Requirements
All AA candidates are required to complete 21 gen ed credits in the areas of English Composition, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical and Biological Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Diversity and Intercultural Studies, and Italian language. Requirements vary according to the program. Some requirements are embedded in multiple courses, and certain programs may require additional credits to complete the associate-level program of study, as defined in the individual program curriculum.
Program Outcomes
The specialization in Culinary Arts – Chef de Partie (WACS) focuses on developing students’ familiarity with:
- Italian culinary heritage and evolution
- Ingredient application to Italian and international cuisines
- Classic/contemporary/modernist cooking techniques
- Nutritionally balanced and gourmet menu composition
- Kitchen organization/service in a professional à la carte environment
Career Opportunities
Culinary Arts – Chef De Partie (WACS): Commis chef in high-end restaurants and hotels, demi-chef de partie, recipe developer for international companies, representative/agent for specialty food distributions, kitchen and nutrition consultant, food stylist, private chef.
The second year of the program is recognized by WACS for the Chef De Partie qualification level.
A.A. CURRICULUM
Additional General Education Requirements ( 3 credits )
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FIRST YEAR ( 37 credits )
- FWCAPC335 Introduction to Professional Cooking Experiential Learning
- FWFSSA300S Food Safety and Sanitation
- FWWEWW360 Wines of the World: The Old World
- FWBPBT320 Baking Techniques I
- FWCATF340 Tradition of Italian Food I
- FWDNIN200 Introduction to Nutrition
- FWCACC455 Professional Cooking II: Cooking Techniques Experiential Learning
- FWWEWA340 Wine Appreciation: Wines of Italy
- FWBPBI325 Breads of Italy: Traditional Breads, Flatbreads, and Rolls
- FWCARC360 Italian Regional Cuisine and Pastry
- FWDNHW200 Food, Health, and Wellness in Italy
SECOND YEAR ( 36 credits )
- FWCACC485 Professional Cooking III: Italian Creative Cuisine and Decoration Experiential Learning
- FWCATF440 Tradition of Italian Food II
- FWBPPT470 Baking Techniques II: Italian Pastry Techniques
- FWCAVC420 Cooking Light: Contemporary Techniques for Healthy Living
- FWDNSC430 The Science of Cooking: An Introduction to Molecular Cuisine
- FWCANC450 Nutritional Cooking
- HPFBOM405 Food and Beverage Operations and Management Experiential Learning
- FWDNTF480 Physiology of Taste and Flavor Experiential Learning
- FWCAWC480 Worldwide Cuisine Experiential Learning
- FWCAPC490 Precision Cooking and Texture Development