Hospitality and Tourism
Simply put, you love to make food. You love to share food. And who could blame you for that? Let’s turn that culinary passion into a rewarding career. Our culinary programs feature modern kitchens, a student-led restaurant with high-tech features and instructors with real-world culinary experience waiting to prepare you. Seems like the perfect recipe for success, doesn’t it?
Go for an associate degree, and we’ll help you develop a career strategy that fits your needs.
Explore Your Program Options:
Associate Degrees (AAS)
Finish your degree in two years, or opt for part-time to fit your schedule. Apply credits from Technical Diploma (TD) and Certificate (C) programs.
Fond du Lac Campus
Course Highlights:
- Trending Foods
- Restaurant Operations – Pub Style
- Catering and Special Function Planning
- More
Technical Diplomas (TD)
Finish your degree in one year. Prepare for a specific occupation, typically at an entry level. Credit requirements range from 15 to 35 credits.
Apprenticeships (A)
If you want a balance of on-the-job training and classroom learning, an apprenticeship program might be the perfect fit.
Fond du Lac Campus
Training Period:
- 4,576 hour apprenticeship with a combination of on-the-job learning and related instruction coursework
- Minimum of 576 hours of related instruction (400 hours paid)
- Complete Transition to Trainer course in the final year
Fond du Lac Campus
Training Period:
- Training period of 2 years, 4,160 hours minimum
- Training includes a minimum of 416 hours of paid related instruction
- Complete Transition to Trainer course in the final year
Certificates (C)
Focus on specific skills. Apply credits toward Technical Diploma and Associate Degree programs. Credit requirements range from 8 to 18 credits.
Fond du Lac Campus
The Sanitation and Safety, and Baking courses can be transferred directly into Moraine Park’s Culinary Arts associate of applied science degree if students wish to continue their education. Students and graduates who want specialized training in Artisan Baking may have already completed several of the certificate courses.
Fond du Lac Campus
The Culinary Fundamentals courses can be transferred directly into Moraine Park’s Culinary Assistant technical diploma and Culinary Arts associate degree if students wish to continue their education.