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Associate of Culinary Arts

Grand Junction, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Diploma in Culinary Arts is a two-year full-time diploma at NAIT in Edmonton, Taught in a hybrid format (online and in-person).

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Culinary Arts and apply creative methods
Develop and critique original work
And communicate design or artistic intentions.

Career outcomes

Chef
Caterer
Kitchen manager
Entrepreneur
Restaurants
Hotels
Catering companies
Schools
Healthcare facilities

Curriculum

Two-year full-time diploma taught in a hybrid format (online and in-person) at the Main Campus. Study areas the page names: computer-programmable Rationale ovens with perfectly consistent heat
Baxter rotating deck ovens
Induction heatless cooking elements that transfer energy through
Modern cookware and utensils from world-class manufacturers. Field Placement placement (105 hours
Mandatory).

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript
Transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist
Proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript; transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist; proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Evidence
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,460 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	CMU Tech, Bishop Campus (Grand Junction)
Faculty or school	Academic program division requires confirmation.
Department	Department of Culinary Arts
Teaching language	English
Credit value	62
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	International Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.