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2024-2025 Catalog
Professional Culinary Arts Program Application Information
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The Professional Culinary Arts Program prepares students for work in all areas of food service operations including food preparation, menu planning, purchasing food supplies, hiring staff, establishing safety and sanitation procedures, and promoting the business. Students learn and practice their art in the most advanced instructional kitchens in the Midwest, if not the entire country. Important information about the Culinary Arts Program:
- There are ninety-six (96) spots in the program each year. Most students start in the fall semester.
- Culinary Arts courses are offered at the main Livonia campus on Haggerty Road.
- The American Harvest restaurant, a student-run establishment, provides lunch and dinner prepared and presented by Culinary Arts students.
- Students are required to register for one rotation (3 courses) per fall and winter semesters. Culinary core courses are on 5-week rotations.
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Application Requirements
The Professional Culinary Arts Program requires students to complete a specific list of requirements before being officially admitted into the program. Students are listed in a pre-program code while the application requirements are being met. The full program start date and implementation of the program code may be dependent on space availability. To be admitted to the program, the student must complete the following:
| 1. Apply to Schoolcraft College |
Apply to Schoolcraft College online at www.schoolcraft.edu. |
| 2. Transcripts |
It is recommended you request official undergraduate transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing college or university to Schoolcraft College. To confirm that transcripts have been received, contact the Answer Center at 734-462-4426. |
| 3. Academic Advising and Assessment |
This program requires minimum assessment levels or coursework in the areas of math, reading, and writing. Students should have placement scores (Computer Placement Test, ACT, or SAT) submitted prior to meeting with an academic advisor. Students with prior college-level work or a degree may be exempt from placement testing. The Computer Placement Test (CPT) is taken in the Testing Center. ACT or SAT scores must be less than three years old.
Contact the Academic Advising at 734-462-4429 to make an appointment.
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| 4. Obtain a CUL 103 Permit |
Once all assessment requirements have been met and any necessary foundation coursework is completed, students must meet with a Schoolcraft academic advisor to obtain a permit to register for CUL 103 . Please note that CUL 103 is restricted to regularly admitted students; High School Dual Enrollment students are not eligible.
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| 5. College Prerequisite Coursework - CUL 103 |
Complete CUL 103 - Introduction to Professional Cooking Skills and Technique with a grade of 2.5 or better. Your grade must be posted to your transcript before you submit a program application. Application to the program must be made within five years of completing the CUL 103 course.
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| 6. Obtain a Sanitation Certificate |
Submit proof of a valid ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate earned within the last five years to the Admissions and Welcome Center prior to applying to the Culinary Arts Program. Students may prepare to complete this requirement by taking Schoolcraft’s CUL 102 Culinary Sanitation course, Continuing Education class, or other opportunities outside of Schoolcraft (Michigan Restaurant Association).
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| 7. Cumulative GPA |
Attain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better for all Schoolcraft College courses.
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| 8. Apply to the Culinary Arts Program |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to complete and submit the Culinary Arts Program Restricted Enrollment Program Change Form with appropriate signatures. |
Culinary Arts Information Session
The Culinary Arts Department highly recommends that you attend a culinary arts campus tour. This will include an information session to learn more about the culinary arts program, application process and a tour of the facilities. To find out more about how to schedule a tour go to schoolcraft.edu/admissions/visit-tour.
CUL 103 Class
In order to be eligible to register for CUL 103 you must first meet with an academic advisor who will verify that all CUL 103 prerequisites are met. Qualified students will be issued an electronic permit which will allow you to register for this course.
- The CUL 103 class tends to fill quickly. On the first day of registration, as early as possible, you may attempt to register for this course online Schoolcraft.edu/OcelotAccess
Enrollment Requirements
Once accepted to the program, you will receive information from the Culinary Arts department regarding which rotation you will be assigned. It is recommended that you meet with an academic advisor prior to discussing your overall educational plan.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Culinary Arts classes are designed to provide students with the necessary time to successfully complete competencies. Students are expected to attend and arrive on time for all scheduled classes. In order to ensure students success, the Culinary Arts Program has established an attendance policy. If a student exceeds the maximum absence time they will be withdrawn from the course and will need to re-take the course to graduate. A copy of the attendance policy is available in the Culinary Department and will be provided to students during Culinary Orientation.
ESTIMATION OF TUITION AND FEES
| Professional Culinary Skills Certificate |
| 2024-2025 |
| Program Credit Hours- |
21 |
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Resident |
Non-Resident |
Out of State |
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| Tuition: |
$ 2,919.00 |
$ 4,200.00 |
$ 5,670.00 |
| Registration Fees: ($44 per semester) |
$ 132.00 |
$ 132.00 |
$ 132.00 |
| Service Fees: ($9 per credit hour) |
$ 189.00 |
$ 189.00 |
$ 189.00 |
| Instructional Equipment Fees: ($11 per credit hour) |
$ 231.00 |
$ 231.00 |
$ 231.00 |
| Infrastructure Fees: ($9 per credit hour) |
$ 189.00 |
$ 189.00 |
$ 189.00 |
| Course and Learning Management Fees: ($12 per class) |
$ 96.00 |
$ 96.00 |
$ 96.00 |
| Lab Fees: (varies according to individual class) |
$ 1,430.00 |
$ 1,430.00 |
$ 1,430.00 |
| Excess Contact Hour Fees: (varies according to individual class) |
$ 1,573.00 |
$ 1,573.00 |
$ 1,573.00 |
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| Additional Expenses: |
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| Uniforms |
$ 380.00 |
$ 380.00 |
$ 380.00 |
| Knife Set |
$ 159.99 |
$ 159.99 |
$ 159.99 |
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| Total |
$ 7,298.99 |
$ 8,579.99 |
$ 10,049.99 |
| The above figures are based on 2024-2025 rates and are subject to change. A Resident student is one whose legal residence is in the school District of Clarenceville, Garden City, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth-Canton or parts of Novi. All other students are Non-Residents. |
| Professional Culinary Certificate |
| 2024-2025 |
| Program Credit Hours- |
43 |
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Resident |
Non-Resident |
Out of State |
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| Tuition: |
$ 5,977.00 |
$ 8,600.00 |
$ 11,610.00 |
| Registration Fees: ($44 per semester) |
$ 220.00 |
$ 220.00 |
$ 220.00 |
| Service Fees: ($9 per credit hour) |
$ 387.00 |
$ 387.00 |
$ 387.00 |
| Instructional Equipment Fees: ($11 per credit hour) |
$ 473.00 |
$ 473.00 |
$ 473.00 |
| Infrastructure Fees: ($9 per credit hour) |
$ 387.00 |
$ 387.00 |
$ 387.00 |
| Course and Learning Management Fees: ($12 per class) |
$ 168.00 |
$ 168.00 |
$ 168.00 |
| Lab Fees: (varies according to individual class) |
$ 2,885.00 |
$ 2,885.00 |
$ 2,885.00 |
| Excess Contact Hour Fees: (varies according to individual class) |
$ 3,424.00 |
$ 3,424.00 |
$ 3,424.00 |
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| Additional Expenses: |
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| Uniforms |
$ 380.00 |
$ 380.00 |
$ 380.00 |
| Knife Set |
$ 159.99 |
$ 159.99 |
$ 159.99 |
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| Total |
$ 14,460.99 |
$ 17,083.99 |
$ 20,093.99 |
| The above figures are based on 2024-2025 rates and are subject to change. A Resident student is one whose legal residence is in the school District of Clarenceville, Garden City, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth-Canton or parts of Novi. All other students are Non-Residents. |
| Professional Culinary AAS Degree |
| 2024-2025 |
| Program Credit Hours- |
66 |
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Resident |
Non-Resident |
Out of State |
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| Tuition: |
$ 9,174.00 |
$ 13,200.00 |
$ 17,820.00 |
| Registration Fees: ($44 per semester) |
$ 264.00 |
$ 264.00 |
$ 264.00 |
| Service Fees: ($9 per credit hour) |
$ 594.00 |
$ 594.00 |
$ 594.00 |
| Instructional Equipment Fees: ($11 per credit hour) |
$ 726.00 |
$ 726.00 |
$ 726.00 |
| Infrastructure Fees: ($9 per credit hour) |
$ 594.00 |
$ 594.00 |
$ 594.00 |
| Course and Learning Management Fees: ($12 per class) |
$ 264.00 |
$ 264.00 |
$ 264.00 |
| Lab Fees: (varies according to individual class) |
$ 3,135.00 |
$ 3,135.00 |
$ 3,135.00 |
| Excess Contact Hour Fees: (varies according to individual class) |
$ 3,933.00 |
$ 3,933.00 |
$ 3,933.00 |
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| Additional Expenses: |
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| Uniforms |
$ 380.00 |
$ 380.00 |
$ 380.00 |
| Knife Set |
$ 159.99 |
$ 159.99 |
$ 159.99 |
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| Total |
$ 19,223.99 |
$ 23,249.99 |
$ 27,869.99 |
| The above figures are based on 2024-2025 rates and are subject to change. A Resident student is one whose legal residence is in the school District of Clarenceville, Garden City, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth-Canton or parts of Novi. All other students are Non-Residents. |
Please Note:
Requirements for admission to the Culinary Arts Program are subject to change at any time.
| Ready to get started! Download the Culinary Arts Program Student Checklist to get on track. |
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| Ready to apply? Download the Application Form and schedule a meeting with your advisor. |
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Please contact the Admissions and Welcome Center for updates of any applicable changes.
Phone: 734-462-4683
Fax: 734-462-4552
E-mail: admissions@schoolcraft.edu
Web: www.schoolcraft.edu
It is the policy of Schoolcraft College that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, creed, or handicap, be excluded from participating in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.
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