Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Education

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student menu participation The mission of the Institute of Hospitality & Culinary Education is to prepare students for the demands of the fast-paced hospitality and food service industry. We are committed to developing skills, strengthening character and work ethic, and challenging the student's intellectual and creative curiosity.

Today’s hospitality and food service industry calls for disciplined and creative hotel, restaurant, and culinary professionals. The hospitality and food service industry is the largest service industry in the world. So whether you decide to launch your career in Dallas or Dubai there is ample opportunity for growth.

Collin College offers a number of degrees and certificates taught by experienced industry professionals. With the lowest tuition in the state of Texas, you can start today.

PROGRAM DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

Associate in Applied Science Degrees

AAS Hospitality and Foodservice Management- 60 credit hours

AAS Meetings and Event Management - 60 credit hours

AAS Culinary Arts- 60 credit hours

AAS Pastry Arts- 60 credit hours

Certificates

Foundations of Hotel Operations- 18 credit hours

Foundations of Meetings and Event Management- 18 credit hours

Foundations of Restaurant Operations- 18 credit hours

Hospitality and Foodservice Management- 36 credit hours

Meetings and Event Management- 36 credit hours

Culinary Arts– 24 credit hours

Advanced Culinary Arts - 12 credit hours

Pastry Arts– 24 credit hours

Advanced Pastry Arts- 12 credit hours

Program Learning Outcome Links

AAS Hospitality and Foodservice Management

AAS Culinary Arts

AAS Pastry Arts

Culinary and Pastry Arts Marketable Skills

Hospitality and Food Service Management Marketable Skills

American Culinary Federation (ACF) Program Outcome & Success Measures

AAS Culinary Arts: Academic Year (AY) includes 3 semesters, August-July

	AY 2020-2021*	AY 2021-2022	AY 2022-2023
AAS Graduation Rate	11.0 %	16.0 %	8.4 %
Post Graduation Employment Rate	100%	100 %	100 %
AAS Graduate ACF Certification Rate**	0 %	1 %	100 %

AAS Pastry Arts: Academic Year (AY) includes 3 semesters, August-July

	AY 2020-2021*	AY 2021-2022	AY 2022-2023
AAS Graduation Rate	13.0 %	24.0 %	29.0%
Post Graduation Employment Rate	100%	100 %	100 %
AAS Graduate ACF Certification Rate**	2.4 %	0 %	100 %