One of the hottest job growth areas in the hospitality industry is for culinary graduates with practical experience and a four-year degree.
You can apply credits from the Academy of Culinary Arts toward four-year degrees at IUP in:
Students have up to ten years after graduation to decide whether or not to take advantage of the bachelor’s degree option using the academy credits.
Hospitality Management Department at IUP
The Hospitality Management Department at IUP is one of Pennsylvania’s oldest and largest hospitality programs and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Management.
Students who select the Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management option receive, upon successful completion of the culinary curriculum, 42 credits toward the bachelor of science degree in Hospitality Management.
Food and Nutrition Programs
IUP Food and Nutrition programs are recognized as some of the best nationwide, preparing students for diverse career opportunities in health care, food service, the food industry, and food and nutrition research.
The department offers two tracks: Nutrition and Dietetics. The Culinary Arts/Dietetics track earns the student 27 credits toward the Dietetics bachelor’s degree. Those who complete the Dietetics track meet the academic requirements of the American Dietetics Association. The Culinary Arts/Nutrition track earns 37 credits toward the Nutrition bachelor’s degree.
Graduates of the academy who continue their educations toward bachelor’s degrees may also choose to apply to the Robert E. Cook Honors College, which provides a unique academic and residential environment for academically talented students who desire an honors curriculum.
