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Program Overview

HCM Professional Chef Certificate

International Cuisine Certificate

Business and Social Sciences Division Room T302, (847) 543-2047

https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/bssdv/hospitality-and-culinary-management
Degree: Certificate
Plan 22FM

This program prepares students for exposure to various international cuisines from different parts of the world to broaden their knowledge in the history of cuisines, regions of countries, foods indigenous to the area, key ingredients, cooking techniques and procedures. The certificate will include cuisines from Europe, Italy, France, Latin America, Asian, and North America.

Recommended Plan of Study

First Semester

6 Credits

Course

Title

Hours

course ^

College Success Seminar

2

course

Introduction to Hospitality Industry

3

course

ServSafe: Food Service Sanitation

1

Second Semester

10 Credits

Course

Title

Hours

course

Culinary Principles I

4

HCM15_

HCM elective (see list below)

3

HCM15_

HCM elective (see list below)

3

Third Semester

7 Credits

Course

Title

Hours

course

Culinary Principles II

4

HCM15_

HCM elective (see list below)

3

Total Hours for Certificate

23

International Cuisine Certificate elective options

Course

Title

Hours

course

Contemporary Restaurant Breakfast

3

course

American Regional Cuisine

3

course

European Cuisine

3

course

Latin American Cuisine

3

course

Italian Regional Cuisine

3

course

French Regional Cuisine

3

course

Culinary Arts Study Abroad

3

CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.

For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising contact your Academic Success Advisor or the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047.