RESPECTED CULINARY & HOSPITALITY SCHOOLS

What's New, Mar/Apr 2002

Looking for an interesting career in culinary arts and hospitality, but not sure where to begin? What's New compiled information from some of the most respected schools in these fields.

BALTIMORE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

A regionally accredited, independent college offering specialized baccalaureate and associate degrees and a certificate program. The student-faculty ratio averages 15:1. The 21-building campus includes classrooms, cooking labs, computer lab, hotel, inn, restaurant and student housing. The Learning Resource Center includes a library and a computer lab.

Baltimore International College

17 Commerce St.

Baltimore, MD 21202

800/624-9926

www.bic.edu

THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

The only residential college devoted entirely to culinary education. The CIA's Hyde Park, NY campus offers bachelor's and associate degree programs in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts, as well as continuing education courses for food service professionals.

The Culinary Institute of America

1946 Campus Dr.

Hyde Park, NY 12538

800/285-4627

www.ciachef.edu

FLORIDA CULINARY INSTITUTE

Curriculum includes over 1,200 contact hours in Culinary Arts, International Baking and Pastry, and Food and Beverage Management. Instructional time is split between classroom presentation and practical applications that progress to a-la-carte cooking, baking and management. Students gain firsthand experience, instruction, and guidance.

Florida Culinary Institute

2410 Metro Centre Blvd.

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

800/867-2433

www.floridaculinary.com

REISER COLLEGE

The Capital Culinary Institute provides students with industry experience in fully-equipped culinary laboratories combined with a community-based internship program and strong academics. The institute has designed an Associate of Science degree program with a major in Culinary Arts to meet the diverse needs of today's food service industry.

Keiser College

Department of Culinary Arts

1500 NW 49th St.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

877/243-3123

www.keisercollege.cc.fl.us

KENDALL COLLEGE

The School of Culinary Arts and Hotel Restaurant Management offers a combination of liberal arts studies and career-driven course work. The college offers two unique learning/work environments where students gain practical knowledge and real-world experience. The school's restaurant trains students in classic culinary techniques, presentation and management.

Kendall College

2408 Orrington Ave.

Evanston, IL 60201

847/866-1304

www.kendall.edu

THE NEW YORK RESTAURANT SCHOOL

The New York Restaurant School offers an 18-month Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management skills program that culminates in the Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree. NYRS also offers certificate programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, and Restaurant Management. Degree and certificate programs may be completed on a full-day or part-day basis.

The New York Restaurant School

75 Varick St., 16th Fl.

New York, NY 10013

800/654-2433

www.nyrs.artinstitutes.edu

PAUL SMITH'S COLLEGE OF THE ADIRONDACKS

For Paul Smith's hospitality students, the school offers their own Adirondack hotel as a classroom. Students in culinary and baking curricula have on-campus labs at their disposal. Beyond classroom learning, there are a variety of internships and externships taking you to exciting places around the world to enhance credentials further.

Paul Smith's College

Routes 86 & 30

Paul Smiths, NY 12970

800/421-2605

www.paulsmiths.edu

PENNSYLVANIA CULINARY INSTITUTE

Pennsylvania Culinary Institute offers the latest equipment and proven teaching methods to achieve their primary goal: To provide the finest culinary education available to those seeking a career in Culinary Arts. The Institute grants an Associate Degree in Specialized Technology in Culinary Arts.

Pennsylvania Culinary Institute

717 Liberty Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

800/432-2433

www.paculinary.com

SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY

Sullivan's National Center for Hospitality Studies offers real-world experiences to prepare students for hospitality careers. Their 18-month Associate of Science Degree program in Hotel and Restaurant Management trains graduates for management careers with hotels and restaurants. Travel & Tourism studies combine classwork with two trips to resorts.

Sullivan University

3101 Bardstown Rd.

Louisville, KY 40205

502/456-0020

www.sullivan.edu/nchs