Culinary & Hospitality Management AAS is an Associate Degree program (Hybrid) offered by Texas State Technical College in Waco, TX. The program takes 20 months to complete, with a total tuition of $16,200.
Program Overview
As a Culinary Arts student at TSTC, you will be trained in a multitude of hands-on skill sets and talents. The chef-instructors of TSTC's Culinary Arts program are all highly trained professional chefs with years of industry experience and knowledge that will guide you in your professional journey while in school and out in your career. The TSTC Culinary Arts program is based in classical cooking techniques, food preparation, meat and seafood fabrication, baking, pastry, American regional and international cuisines, dining room services, purchasing, and cost analysis.
Associate Degree, 60 credit hours — 20 months, delivered as a hybrid of online and in-person study at Sweetwater, Waco.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Program Overview
Train in menu planning, catering, pastry, and cake decorating, and learn about food cost management and kitchen operations in professional-grade student-run kitchens. Courses offered in hybrid format allow hands-on culinary experience plus classroom instruction in food safety and hospitality.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide