This Culinary Institute of Virginia educational program prepares students for success in the competitive field of food service. In less than 15 months, a student can earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts.

Our Culinary Arts Program includes:

• Standards-based, hands-on training.
• Emphasis on professional culinary skills.
• Student externships throughout the program to build your experience and resume.
• Convenient year-round scheduling.

Demand for culinary school graduates can be global - there are no geographic boundaries!

As more people opt for the time-saving ease of letting others do the cooking, the need for workers to oversee food preparation and serving is expected to increase over the 2008-2018 decade, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.*

* Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 Edition (Chefs, Head Cooks, and Food Preparation and Serving Supervisors)