Program Information
Offered since 1986. Accredited by ACFET American Culinary Federation. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation ProMgmt. certificates available in Cost Control and Revenue Management. Program calendar is divided into semesters. 16-month associate degree in hospitality and restaurant management. 16-month associate degree in patisserie and baking. 16-month associate degree in culinary arts.

Program Affiliation
American Academy of Chefs; American Wine Society; Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs; Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education; National Restaurant Association; Pennsylvania Restaurant Association; The Bread Bakers Guild of America; Women Chefs and Restaurateurs; World Association of Chefs and Cooks.

Areas of Study
Baking; beverage management; buffet catering; confectionery show pieces; controlling costs in food service; convenience cookery; culinary French; culinary skill development; food preparation; food purchasing; food service communication; food service math; garde-manger; international cuisine; introduction to food service; kitchen management; management and human resources; meal planning; meat cutting; meat fabrication; menu and facilities design; nutrition; nutrition and food service; patisserie; restaurant opportunities; sanitation; saucier; seafood processing; soup, stock, sauce, and starch production; wines and spirits.

Facilities
Bake shop; cafeteria; 18 classrooms; 2 computer laboratories; demonstration laboratory; 10 food production kitchens; learning resource center; library; 7 student lounges; 9 teaching kitchens.

Student Profile
1823 full-time.

Faculty
50 total: 50 full-time. 18 are industry professionals; 29 are culinary-certified teachers. Prominent faculty: Bill Hunt, CEC; Dave Watson, CEPC; Andrea Schrenk, CEPC. Faculty-student ratio: 1:18.

Special Programs
4-month paid externship, culinary competitions, educational seminars (including ice carving), field trips.

Typical Expenses
Application fee: $100. Tuition: $9275 per semester. Program-related fees include $521 for uniforms and shoes; $850 for cutlery; $766 for books; $1733 for materials.

Financial Aid
In 2004, 2 scholarships were awarded (average award was $9275). Employment placement assistance is available. Employment opportunities within the program are available.

Housing
Coed and apartment-style housing available. Average on-campus housing cost per month: $515. Average off-campus housing cost per month: $575.

Application Information
Students may begin participation in January, March, May, July, September, and October. Applications are accepted continuously. Applicants must interview; submit a formal application and high school diploma/GED; reading assignment.