Program at a Glance

60 Credit Hours
15 Months Associate's Degree

1 - 2 Courses Per Term
5 week terms



Culinary Nutrition Overview

The hospitality industry is going through a fundamental change that has created exciting careers for a new kind of culinary professional. More and more, consumers are using nutrition as a basis for their buying decisions at everyday eateries such as restaurants and hotels. At the same time, those consumers are demanding more appealing meals from institutions such as hospitals, retirement communities, and schools. Simply put, healthy food is expected to taste great, and great tasting food is expected to be healthy.

Culinary Institute of Virginia’s Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts and Applied Nutrition can help you develop the specialized skills needed by employers across the hospitality and healthcare industries. While developing fundamental culinary skills through hands-on time in our professional kitchens, you will study the science behind culinary nutrition and dietary management. In 15 months, you can be prepared for a career in the emerging market of healthy hospitality!

Institute Benefits

Graduate Faster

Our year-round, accelerated, programs let you earn your degree in just 15 months

Simplified Scheduling

Your degree path is pre-scheduled, so you can focus on learning, not course registration.

Possible Career Paths

Graduates of this program pursue many different career paths. Some of the most common are:

Personal Chef & Wellness Services

Creates customized meals and desserts tailored to specialized diets, wellness goals, and individual nutritional needs in private, spa, or resort settings.

Corporate & Commercial Culinary

Develops menus, products, and food concepts for companies, restaurants, and hospitality brands, often supporting wellness, innovation, and culinary operations.

Healthcare & Institutional Dining

Oversees food service and meal planning in healthcare, education, or residential settings, with attention to nutrition, safety, and dietary needs.

Campus Locations

Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA

Culinary Nutrition Curriculum

Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts and Applied Nutrition

Featured Courses

Introduction to Dietary Management NUT110

This course will introduce students to the major concepts, organizational structure, and applications of nutrition therapy prominently featured in specialized food service operations.

Applied Concepts in Culinary Nutrition NUT220

This course will outline techniques for large production cookery within the HACCP guidelines. Students will learn to apply a range of production styles from Cook-Chill to Batch-Cookery and document according the regulatory requirements.

Program Requirements

To receive the Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts and Applied Nutrition, students must earn 60 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 4 semesters, which is equivalent to 15 months or 60 weeks of instruction. The program requirements are as follows:

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
COM115Principles of Communication3
ENG110College Composition3
HUM205Culture, Thought, and the Human Experience3
MTH120College Mathematics3
PSY105Introduction to Psychology3

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course IDCourse NameCredit Hours
CAA100Essentials for Success3

Culinary Nutrition Outcomes

The Culinary Arts and Applied Nutrition program is designed to educate and train culinarians to compete for employment in food service operations that specialize in nutrition-based menus and specialized diets. Graduates of the program are expected to:

  • Apply sound judgment and ethical practices in the professional food service environment.
  • Apply ServSafe standards to insure a safe and secure workplace.
  • Apply learned culinary technical and analytical skills.
  • Communicate effectively to various audiences.
  • Practice continuous improvement in culinary arts and dietetics.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve success.

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