Discover your passion for food while earning a degree in Culinary Arts.
Academic Options
The Culinary Arts curriculum provides students with a broad range of study that enables them to be employed in a large variety of occupations within the food service and hospitality industry. Students learn quality food preparation, service techniques, organizational skills, and are exposed to all aspects of the industry.
- Type: A.A.S. degree
- Locations: Wahpeton
- Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
The Italian cuisine certificate is a deep dive into the foods of Italy and how they are produced. This program incorporates the areas of pasta, risotto, Italian bread, pastries, and pizzas, along with the chance to stack credentials and work experience opportunities to fully immerse and educate students in Italian culture and cuisine.
- Type: Certificate
- Locations: Wahpeton
- Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
This option is designed as a third-year option for students completing the Culinary Arts program. It provides a range of business knowledge and experiences that will integrate well with the skills students have already achieved, preparing them to take on supervisory roles in their employment.
- Type: A.A.S. degree, third-year option
- Locations: Wahpeton
- Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
The NDSCS Culinary Arts program provides students with a broad range of study that enables them to be employed in a variety of occupations within the food service and hospitality industry.
As a student, you’ll have the opportunity to receive hands-on training in a professional kitchen and even run your own restaurant. You’ll learn classical techniques as well as progressive trends. From front of house service, to management, to cooking, our program helps students discover and develop skills needed for success in the culinary field.
The program features:
- Two years of hands-on food preparation
- A third-year Restaurant Management option
- Training in sanitation, nutrition, menu planning and restaurant management
- Small class sizes with individualized instruction
- Affordable culinary education
The Culinary Arts program is part of the Business Administration and Management Department.
Culinary Arts Special Events
Interested in Culinary Arts? Register to attend Culinary Intensive for a four-day culinary arts experience.
Culinary Arts Day — Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Spend a day with the Culinary Arts program. Faculty and students will help you discover the opportunities in the culinary profession. Visit classrooms and check out our professional kitchen.
To Register: Contact Tana Erbes at (701) 671-2611 or Tana.Erbes@ndscs.edu
