Associate of Applied Science│2 Years│67 Credits│Fond du Lac Campus│Eligible for Financial Aid
Culinary Arts Program
From careers as corporate chefs, research and development, Artisan bakers, pastry chefs and more, food industry job opportunities are endless. Step into this booming field by getting started in the Culinary Arts associate degree program at Moraine Park.
The Culinary Arts courses at Moraine Park provide training in all aspects of food preparation and production. Students practice food preparation techniques in the state-of-the-art culinary arts labs at the Fond du Lac campus.
Students also develop baking skills by producing Artisan breads, breakfast pastries, and restaurant desserts. In addition, Culinary Arts classes at MPTC cover essentials such as customer service, sanitation and safety, and restaurant management.
Culinary Arts students gain real-world experience at Moraine Park’s “Park Terrace” restaurant, a student-guided learning environment. At Park Terrace, students develop menus, design table layouts, create management plans, oversee production in an active restaurant, and more.
Check out our December 2022 Food Truck Challenge!
Career opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following occupations:
- Executive Chef
- Events Planner
- Healthcare Chef
- Chef
- Chef de Cuisine
- Sous Chef
- Baker
- Pastry Chef
- Research and Development Chef
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 4-5 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
View and begin standard admissions steps.
If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Several factors influence the total cost of your degree, including enrollment fees, the number of credits required, textbooks and equipment. Financial aid can assist with those costs.
The following estimated costs for completing this degree are based on the 2023-24 academic year and are subject to change. For further details, please visit the estimated cost of attendance page.
$11,972.90
Current tuition and fees
Coming Soon
Textbooks*
$372.00
Materials and supplies
*Based on new books, rental, electronic, and used options may be available.
Culinary Students Feed Fond du Lac County Workers
“When the MPTC Culinary Club decided to do a community service project, I suggested we do something for the social workers of Fond Du Lac County. Their jobs involve long hours advocating for families and individuals, many times in stressful situations. Their ongoing service to the community goes largely unacknowledged. By providing a fresh, delicious lunch for everyone at the social services offices, we were able to use our passion for cooking to let them know that their work is appreciated.”
– LuAnne Salmon, Culinary student and Culinary Club member
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
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