Connecticut Culinary Institute Advanced Culinary Arts Degree Program

The Advanced Culinary Arts Program (ACAP) is a 52 credit hour program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to begin or advance in their culinary career.

Our educational approach is to manage the balance of lecture, theory, demonstration, and practical application of the culinary arts. In short, students learn best by listening, observing and DOING!

A Delectable Education.

You'll learn from professional chefs the ingredients of culinary success. And you'll master the art of worldwide cuisine. Here's a sample of some of the classes you will take as an Advanced Culinary Arts student:

Sanitation and Safety
Knife Skills and Equipment Use
Nutrition and Wellness
Basic Culinary Skills
American Regional and Current Trends
Introduction to Culinary Career Management
Purchasing and Receiving
Italian and Mexican Cuisine
Asian, African and Middle Eastern Cuisine
European Cuisine
Baking and Pastry Arts
Fabrication, Yield and Cost Control
Garde Manger/Charcuterie
Wine and Beverages
Café - Back of the House
Café - Front of the House
Externship and Career Management
Culinary Externship

Students are prepared for entry into the culinary field as sauté chef, pastry chef, catering chef, saucier, chef garde manger, and other culinary positions. Upon successful completion of the program and all of its requirements, a student earns the Institute's diploma of graduation.

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About Connecticut Culinary Institute

Since 1987, We've Helped Students Fulfill Their Love for Food and Cooking. There are many reasons that make Connecticut Culinary Institute (CCI) an exceptional school. First and foremost is our team of people. The instructors and staff at CCI are among the most dedicated, professional, and caring individuals anywhere. As a group, we are committed to the successful education of each student. We are a small, high-quality school; we do not let anyone fall through the cracks. You will be taught in small classes, always by a highly qualified instructor, and you will spend the vast majority of your time actually cooking.