Culinary Arts, A.S.C.T.

• You will also be involved in a number of off-campus projects. In past years, classes have undertaken such projects as:
  • Awards for Excellence - Students prepare and serve an elegant reception to state leaders in the Capitol Building.
  • Thursday Night Bistro - Students prepare delicious international and regional cuisine for the public.
  • Interns and Apprenticeships - Students have traveled to Disney World, the Glacier National Park, and even France to perfect their craft. Internships can even be found in the student's Hometown.
• Classes you will take include quantity food production, pastry and bake shop production, haute cuisine and specialty foods, menu planning, and supervision of the food facility.
• Students can choose between the Traditional Culinary Arts , or Pastry and Bakeshop Degree, both of which will give the student a well rounded knowledge base of the industry and what it takes to thrive in the field.
• Hospitality Management classes are stirred in to enhance the program and give the student the upper crust getting started in the profession.
• Classes such as menu planning, facility design, and supervision will get the student started on a great career path. 

Many of our past students have been drawn to working in Las Vegas, Disney, Mount Rushmore National Park, French Lick Resorts and in a variety of job professions in the hospitality industry. Do you aspire to own your own restaurant, or food truck, maybe being a chef or pastry chef is your desire. With the programs at Vincennes University we can get you on the right path to success with our two 80+ years of experience chefs on staff to guide and advise you. 

Vincennes University's institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the specialized accreditations and approvals obtained by various programs are located on our Accreditation and Licensure page.

Vincennes University recognizes the importance of programmatic licensure, ensuring that graduates meet the requirements set by professional licensing boards. By adhering to rigorous standards and seeking recognition from accrediting bodies, Vincennes University demonstrates its dedication to offering quality education and preparing students for successful careers.