The Culinary Arts Certificate at Metropolitan State University of Denver provides advanced knowledge and skills needed to succeed personally and professionally in the kitchen. This certificate gives the student a career advantage in all aspects of food service, including, healthcare, restaurants and school nutrition. Students complete 18 credit hours in classes related to food production and culinary arts.
Students must be accepted to the University and take courses for credit. The cost of the program is the same as undergraduate tuition for degree-seeking students. Students with similar courses in their prior experience may request that courses be transferred to meet part of the certificate requirements.
Admission and Graduation Requirements
This certificate program is open to all undergraduate, degree-seeking students and to non-degree seeking students. To be awarded the program certificate, the student must meet the following requirements:
- Review the certificate program plan with an advisor prior to or after enrollment.
- Earn at least a “C” or better in each of the certificate courses.
- No more than 40% of required courses can be fulfilled through transfer credits. At least 60% of required courses in the certificate must be completed at MSU Denver.
Advising and Contact Information
Individuals interested in this certificate program should contact the Academic Advisor at the School of Hospitality at 303-615-1616 or schoolofhospitality@msudenver.edu to schedule an appointment for an advising session.
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