Applied Food Studies Bachelor Degree
Applied Food Studies Bachelor Degree
A perfectly tailored course for Individual looking to upskill in the hospitality and hotel management domain.
INTAKES
Spring, Summer, Fall
DURATION
3 Years
LOCATIONS
New York
This program, offered in the beautiful city of New York, prepares you to become a responsible leader in areas like food systems, media, sustainability, education, and advocacy through practical experiences and world class faculty.
- Gain a clear understanding and the right leadership skills required for food policy, ethics, ecology, as well as agriculture, food systems, sustainability and world class cuisines and cultures.
- Real world experience through on ground paid internships at one of the CIA’s 2000+ food industry partners.
- Connect with 140+ companies hiring at CIA career fair which includes Baldor, Blackberry Farm, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Food at Google, Food Corps, Gordon’s Food Service and Wegmans.
Companies in this dynamic industry are constantly on a lookout for individuals with the right skills.
CIA prepares you for just that.
- Advocacy groups such as the Consumer’s Union, the Food Research and Action Center, and Greenpeace.
- Communications, public relations, and marketing.
- Ecotourism.
- Education.
- Health agencies such as the American Public Health Association, Cornell Cooperative Extension, National Institutes of Health, and Public Health Association of New York City.
- Policymaking groups such as the United Nations, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and The Global Health Council.
- Production, sales, and sourcing of products for farm-to-table.
- Food industry associations such as the Food Marketing Institute, National Dairy Council, and Council for Responsible Nutrition.
The career services team at CIA are constantly evolving and networking to get the best opportunities out there.
Contact us to know more details.
The 129-Credit BPS In Applied Food Studies, Culinary Arts Focus Includes:
54 credits in culinary arts requirements
21 credits in applied food studies requirements
33 credits in liberal arts requirements
6 credits in applied food studies electives
3 credits in liberal arts electives
6 credits in free electives
6 credits in business management requirements
The 129-credit BPS in Applied Food Studies, Baking and Pastry Arts Focus Includes:
55.5 credits in baking and pastry arts requirements
31.5 credits in liberal arts requirements
3 credits in liberal arts electives
6 credits in business management requirements
21 credits in applied food studies requirements
6 credits in applied food studies electives
6 credits in free electives
You will get an ideal mix of courses in areas like food anthropology, ecology, history, governmental policies, and sustainability that build upon the knowledge gained from the CIA’s hands-on culinary or baking and pastry arts core.
The curriculum features a semester-long internship experience, as well as your choice among several optional, specialized study concentration, including Advanced Wine and Beverage, Asian Cuisine, Farm-to-Table, and many more.
Together, this course will give you the perspective needed for careers that focus on food as a window into economics, culture, class, and politics.
Here is everything you need to start your journey with CIA
- Complete the Application form.
- Request official transcripts: Download the Transcript Request Form and ask your high school and/or any postsecondary colleges to provide your transcripts electronically via Parchment Exchange or mail your official transcripts directly to the CIA Admissions Office. – If you hold an equivalency diploma, the official test scores must be submitted.
- Submit an Essay: Submit a personal statement (200–500 words) telling us: – Why you’re passionate about the food and hospitality industry – What experiences you have – How you feel that your experiences have prepared you for The Culinary Institute of America.
- Passport: – A mandatory requirement for identification verification – The official passport document from your home country is required to confirm your citizenship.
- Proof of Funding: Proof of funding can be a copy of a bank statement from a savings account, certificate of deposit, or money market account showing proof of funding by your sponsor OR a letter from the bank verifying that the required funds are reserved for your education. We require proof of one year’s tuition and fees, equal to $50,000 USD for our undergraduate programs or $25,000 USD for our master’s programs. Download a copy of the official bank certification form.
- Declaration of Financial Support: A letter of financial support from your sponsor stating that he or she intends to cover all tuition and living expenses while you study at the CIA. Students must submit this form even if supporting themselves.
Download a copy of the declaration form for undergraduate students >
Download a copy of the declaration form for graduate students > - Proof of English Proficiency: If English is not your native language, you will be required to demonstrate proficiency either by test results or participating in classroom instruction. Learn about CIA’s English proficiency requirement.
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Application Process
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Scholarship & FINANCIAL Aid
The CIA is very committed to making your CIA education as affordable as possible. Our costs are comparable to similar colleges, and here’s even better news—more than 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid.
Don’t let applying for financial assistance keep you from going to the world’s premier culinary college.