Gain a Solid Foundation in the World of Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts at IUP will give you the education you need to work as a professional in the food industry. Our program is nationally recognized and accredited by the American Culinary Federation.
You will study on the culinary campus and spend your final semester at a paid externship.
Graduates earn an associate degree in Culinary Arts or a BS degree in Hospitality, Food and Nutrition, or Family and Consumer Science Education, if desired.
“I chose my major because it's the only major I could find that combined culinary and nutrition into one degree. I really like that in four years I could finish the dietetics degree, culinary degree, and complete the culinary externship.”
Kelly Morrison ’15, Culinary Arts and Dietetics major
A Few of the Things You Will Study
- Classical, contemporary, and international cooking methods
- Baking and Pastry Arts
- Artistic plate presentations
- Food purchasing and cost controls
- Restaurant management
- Wine appreciation and beverage management
- Industry food trends and menu design
- Management and motivation of employees
- Leadership and communication skills
- Computer applications in food service
Career Opportunities
The Academy will prepare you to start your culinary career as a culinarian in the best kitchens in the world. With experience, graduates become chefs, caterers, owners and operators of restaurants and B&Bs, food stylists, food critics, personal chefs, sales representatives, culinary educators, and more.