Program Overview
Atlanta Technical College offers an award winning Culinary Arts degree program that prepares aspiring chefs and foods service professionals for the culinary profession. Why not study in a city with a reputation of impeccable southern charm, fine dining and world-class sophistication? The Culinary Arts program emphasizes a combination of culinary theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Atlanta is home to the world’s busiest airport and provides a rich and eclectic blend of food service/hospitality businesses in which to pursue a vibrant career. Gain hands on experience while studying in Atlanta, a city that has hosted over 45 million tourists annually, has been named by the New York Times as one of the top “52 Places to Go in 2014.” Atlanta Technical College also offers opportunities to train or upgrade present knowledge or skills. Graduates of this program receive an Associates of Applied Science. Students will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the culinary field as cooks, bakers, or caterers or food-service managers both here or around the world.
The Culinary Arts program at Atlanta Technical College is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation’s Accrediting Commission.
Minimum Program Length: 4 Semesters
Estimated Program Cost $10,912
(Additional Cost:Professional Chef Uniforms and Professional Knife Kit $1,000)
At a Glance
Contact: Tamoura Jones, MBA, Program ChairEmail: tjones@atlantatech.edu
Direct: 404.225.4533
Course Overview
This student success course is designed to transition, connect, and acclimate new students to Atlanta Technical College. The course creates an awareness of various campus resources and holistic skill sets necessary to achieve educational and career success. Through the nurturing of academic, personal, social, occupational, and technological talents, students develop the academic and professional skills necessary to be successful in college and the global community.