2016-2017 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2016-2017 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Foods, A.S.


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(ALSO SEE CULINARY ARTS)

The Foods program is designed to train students for career applications in the food and hospitality industries such as with food companies, food-related businesses and industries, and restaurants. The program offers coursework for professional improvement, and some courses can be utilized as transfer courses for students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics with a Foods emphasis.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Complete an assessment of an individual nutritional status.
  • Identify and analyze current research on a foods & nutrition topic.
  • Identify and demonstrate an awareness and appreciation for different cultures, traditions and food & nutrition habits impact on nutrition.
  • Demonstrate competence in food production.

Total Units for the Major: 33-35


Specialty Courses:


Associate in Science Degree


Completion of the courses above and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate in Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees


Refer to the Graduation Requirements  or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.

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