2015 2016 Accelerated One-Year Degree Programs in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts Providence North Miami Denver Charlotte
Advanced Standing Program Program Options Who Should Apply Program Begins Campus Culinary Arts Baking & Pastry Arts For those who have worked in the food service industry for a minimum of 2 5 years (including military service), or who have completed extensive food service courses June Charlotte Garnish Your Degree Program Program Options Who Should Apply Program Begins D Campuses Culinary Arts Baking & Pastry Arts For those who have earned a bachelor s degree in any field and are planning to enter the food service industry September (Start date may vary by campus and program. At the denver and Charlotte campuses, students may enroll for terms beginning in September, December or March.) All
earn an associate degree in one year Ready to accelerate your career potential and save time and money in the process? Then our one-year accelerated degree options can position you for success. If you have 2 5 years in the food service industry or have completed food service courses, our Advanced Standing program is for you. Already have your bachelor s degree? You may be eligible for our Garnish Your Degree program. Through either program, you can earn your associate degree in Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry Arts, with the opportunity to continue studying for your bachelor s degree. Have Industry Experience? Then our Advanced Standing program could be for you. This program, offered at our Charlotte Campus, is designed to allow you to earn an associate degree in either Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry Arts in one year. You ll complete your first year of study in one term through accelerated course work. You ll begin your sophomore year of study in the second term and receive your associate degree after four consecutive terms. You may then continue studying for a bachelor s degree or return to the food service industry with enhanced credentials from the world s leading culinary educator. You may qualify for our Advanced Standing program if you meet one of the following criteria: You ve been working in the food service industry for 2 5 years (including military experience). You have completed food courses at another college. You have completed extensive food courses at a vocational/technical school. Candidates must be high school graduates or current high school seniors. Students with prior college course work may be eligible for transfer credit. 1
Entrance into the Advanced Standing Program Our Advanced Standing program is offered at the Charlotte Campus only. Candidates must first be accepted for admission to the university in Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry Arts. If you haven t applied to the university, you can fill out our no-fee application online at admissions.jwu.edu/apply. Upon acceptance, you ll take the Advanced Standing entrance exam to determine the extent of your food service knowledge. You must also submit two letters of recommendation from industry employers. (One from a food service instructor is acceptable for high school or transfer students.) The examination for Culinary Arts covers hot and cold food production, baking procedures, recipe conversions, stocks and sauces, storeroom procedures, dining room service, meat cutting, and nutrition and sensory analysis. The Baking & Pastry Arts exam covers the basic baking and pastry laboratory studies of the first-year Baking & Pastry Arts curriculum as outlined in the university catalog including breads and rolls, hot and cold desserts, classical French pastries, cake decorating and petits fours. The Advanced Standing exam fee is $150 and is nonrefundable. You must pass the exam to be admitted into the Advanced Standing program. Tests are administered on campus. However, arrangements can be made for tests to be taken off campus. Please contact Charlotte Campus Admissions at 1-866-598-2427 to set up a test date and time. 2 Advanced Standing
Program Timeline Charlotte campus Classes begin in mid-june. From June through August, classes generally meet from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and consist of both laboratory and academic courses. Upon successful completion of the summer session, you ll attain sophomore status in September. During your sophomore year, you ll complete two standard, 11-week terms of course work and a one-term industry-based learning experience at either a university facility or an off-campus internship site. Tuition Savings As a student in the Advanced Standing program, you ll earn your associate degree in four terms instead of six saving two terms of tuition as compared to our traditional associate degree program. You may also be eligible for financial assistance for each term of your enrollment. If you ll need financial assistance, be sure to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov. JWU s FAFSA code is 003404. If you plan to enroll in June, you must complete the FAFSA form for the year you enroll and for the following year. Visit admissions.jwu.edu/tuition_aid to view undergraduate tuition for June 2015. 3
get closer to your dream career already have your bachelor s degree? Then our Garnish Your Degree program can help you reach your career goals. Through this one-year program, you ll earn your associate degree in just four terms with the option of continuing on to earn your bachelor s degree.* The Garnish Your Degree program has two tracks: Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts. To qualify, you must have earned a bachelor s degree from an accredited institution. Qualified applicants will receive transfer credit for general studies. You ll have the opportunity to request evaluation of transfer credit for certain related professional studies and, because of academic and/or work experience, a challenge exam for Introduction to Menu Planning and Cost Control. (Requests must be made prior to, or during, registration.) You must present an active National Restaurant Association (NRA) ServSafe, Thomson Prometric or the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals sanitation certificate in order to be exempt from the sanitation course. Acceptance of such credit waives attendance and completion requirements for those specified courses; however, no financial credit is allowed. 4 * International students should note that the standard Garnish Your Degree course list is based on a U.S. accredited bachelor s degree and evaluation of individual college/university transcripts. Those holding non-u.s. degrees must meet English proficiency requirements and complete ENG1020 English Composition, ENG1021 Advanced Composition and Communication, and ENG1030 Communication Skills. International students should allow for an additional term of study, after meeting ESL requirements, to complete this program.
Garnish Your Degree Curriculum and Timeline The program consists of four terms over the course of one year. Start dates vary by campus. Your curriculum will consist mostly of laboratory classes, with some academics. During Terms I and II, you ll take fundamentals and principles courses along with related professional studies. During Term III, you ll take advanced techniques courses along with other related professional studies. During Term IV, you ll apply the skills acquired in the first three terms through an internship to gain practical, on-the-job training with opportunities for a variety of experiences in both kitchen preparation areas and front-of-the-house operations. The following is a typical academic course schedule, based on the current course catalog. Culinary ARTS Term I or Term II Term I or Term II Term III Term IV Fundamentals Introduction to Culinary Foundations culinary Fundamentals cooking in Today s Restaurant: Breakfast & Lunch cooking in Today s Restaurant: Dinner cooking in the Global Marketplace Food Safety and Sanitation Management* Principles The Science of Cooking and Sensory Analysis essentials of Dining Service Purchasing, Product Identification & Protein Fabrication Foundations of Baking & Pastry exploring Beverages introduction to Nutrition* Advanced Techniques the Craft of Garde Manger contemporary Service and Restaurant Supervision international Cuisine and Culinary Cultures advanced Pastry classical Cuisines of France and Italy introduction to Menu Planning and Cost Controls* Internship Note: Each term has five labs. * Academic Course 5
Baking & Pastry Arts Term I or Term II Term I or Term II Term III Term IV Fundamentals Fundamental Skills and Techniques classic Pastry Pies and Tarts cookies and Petits Fours hot and Cold Desserts Food Safety and Sanitation Management* Principles Chocolates and Confections introduction to Cakes Principles of Artisan Bread Baking Viennoiserie introduction to Nutrition* how Baking Works Advanced Techniques Specialty Cakes entremets and Petits Gateaux Plated Desserts advanced Artisan Bread Baking Sugar Artistry Food and Beverage Cost Control* Internship * Academic Course How to Apply To apply for the Garnish Your Degree program, apply for admission as a transfer student at admissions.jwu.edu/apply. You will be automatically enrolled in the program if you qualify. For the Advanced Standing program, you must gain general acceptance to the university first. To apply, visit admissions.jwu.edu/apply. Select Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry Arts as your program of interest. Complete and submit the application in this brochure at the time of the exam, along with two letters of recommendation and the exam fee. 6
Advanced Standing PLEASE PRINT FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Student ID # Letters of Recommendation rec d: (1) (2) Fee rec d: Status: Name Phone Street Address City State ZIP High School Year of H.S. Graduation I am applying for the Advanced Standing program at: Charlotte, North Carolina I have already been accepted for admission at JWU. Have you attended classes at Johnson & Wales University previously? Yes No If yes, give campus and dates: How did you hear about Advanced Standing? Admissions Representative Employer Johnson & Wales Alumni Mailing Johnson & Wales Alumni website Other FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Please use a separate sheet if more space is needed.) Employer Address Describe your responsibilities: dates of Employment Employer Address Describe your responsibilities: dates of Employment Previous college attended (Please list college name and dates of attendance.) Name Address Degree Earned dates Attended ADVANCED STANDING EXAMINATION: Please check the appropriate testing location. Examination: (check one) Testing Locations: (check one campus location) Culinary Arts Providence North Miami Denver Charlotte Baking & Pastry Arts* Providence North Miami Denver Charlotte The Advanced Standing exam fee is $150 and is nonrefundable. Students must pass the exam to be admitted into the Advanced Standing program. Tests are administered on campus. However, arrangements can be made for the test to be taken off campus. Please contact Admissions at the campus where you plan to enroll to set up a test date and time. Mail the Advanced Standing application along with your two letters of recommendation and nonrefundable $150 Advanced Standing Examination fee (payable to Johnson & Wales University) to the testing location you have chosen. You may also attach your résumé. Remember, you must be accepted to the university before enrolling in this program. See inside back cover for details and contact information. Signature of Applicant date
Tuition To view undergraduate tuition and fees for the 2015 16 academic year, visit admissions.jwu.edu/tuition_aid, select tuition + fees, then select undergrad. Students are required to pay tuition and fees for all four terms. If you ll need financial assistance, be sure to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov. JWU s FAFSA code is 003404. Institutional financial aid, including transfer scholarships, is available to qualified students. 8
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