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Food Studies, A.A.S. - Degree Plan

60 Hours

Food Studies, Baking & Pastry Arts Option, A.A.S. - Advising Sheet  

Food Studies, Artisanal Food Option, A.A.S. - Advising Sheet  

Food Studies, Culinary Arts Option, A.A.S. - Advising Sheet   

Food Studies, Artisanal Butchery Option A.A.S - Advising Sheet  

General Education Required Courses (12 Hours)

Choose one:

General Program Required Courses (18 Hours)

Note:

Honors and Global Studies courses will meet degree requirements where applicable.

Choose ONE Option

Artisanal Butchery Option (30 Hours)

Artisanal Food Option

Core Artisanal Food Requirements (30 Hours)

Baking And Pastry Arts Option

Core Baking and Pastry Requirements (30 Hours)

Culinary Arts Option

Core Culinary Arts Requirements (30 Hours)

Note:

* Students intending to transfer to a 4-year institution should take College Algebra

** FDST 2911 - Practicum I  AND FDST 2921 - Practicum II  AND FDST 2931 - Practicum III  may substitute for FDST 2903  

15 hours must be earned at NWACC tograduate.

Not all courses are available each semester; consultcatalog to aid in planning

Possible Placement Requirements