Are you creative in the kitchen? Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
The Culinary Science Academy prepares students for a career in the restaurant industry while giving the foundation to earn a college degree in a culinary or hospitality industry. Academy students will receive a broad introduction to this dynamic industry through hands-on instruction using ProStart, an industry-directed curriculum. Students will have opportunities to participate in industry-sponsored events and competitions and will receive individual mentoring from restaurant and hospitality professionals.
Location
Your current school
Depending on interest and enrollment, this academy may be offered at your home school. Contact your school's guidance counselor for more information.
Grades
9-12
Related Academies
Electives
The industry advisory committee recommends students complete at least two years of Spanish in preparation to enter the culinary industry.
Prerequisites
While no specific courses are required as prerequisites, students should seek food service and hospitality work experiences to confirm their career academy choice.
Industry Recognized Credentials
Students have the opportunity to earn ServSafe Food Protection Manager and a National Restaurant Association Foundation ProStart Certificate of Achievement (COA). The ProStart COA includes passing Level 1 and Level 2 exams and completing 400 hours of employment in an approved worksite.
College Credit
With a passing score on the ProStart I and II examinations, Culinary Academy students may be eligible for articulated credit from local institutions including community colleges, universities, and nationally renowned institutions. For a full list, visit the following website: Restaurant Association of Maryland Educational Foundation
Successful Academy Students:
- Maintain a C average in all academy coursework.
- Take Level I and Level II ProStart Examinations and complete 400 hours of hospitality related employment.
Academy Sequence
| Academy | First Course | Second Course | Third Course / Fourth Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Science Academy | Food and Nutrition Technology CT-910-1 | Culinary Sciences CT-912-1 |
Adv. Culinary Science and Restaurant Operations CT-914-1 and Field Experience in Culinary Science CT-917-1 or CT-917-2 (May be taken concurrently) |