Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts

This traditional four-year program provides students with the most options in the culinary field. Students begin with the basics, followed by advanced skills, practical restaurant experience and in-depth study of the cuisines of the world. And to promote students’ entrepreneurial spirit, they will learn how to plan, build, promote, run and sustain a flourishing food-related business while gaining the necessary language, math, computer and communications skills needed for success. Students will gain solid culinary skills as well as a strong business foundation through:

• Cooking skills and techniques, both fundamental and advanced, that prepare graduates for fine-dining kitchens and other foodservice operations

• In-depth examination of international cuisine, including Latin and South America, the Mediterranean and Asia, as well as nutrition

• Business skills, from finance to marketing to personnel, which prepare students to plan, build, promote and sustain a food-related business

• Real-world experience through externships at local, national or international establishments as well as leadership opportunities via our teaching assistant program

Concentration in Nutrition

Students can choose to pursue their classical culinary arts training and add concentrated knowledge in the science of nutrition. This concentration is for students seeking to understand and provide nutritional and culinary requirements for a diverse population – including children, teens, the aging, vegetarians, sports enthusiasts and those with special allergies or healthcare needs.

For more than 75 years, Kendall College has been offering engaging, specialized fields of study with a strong emphasis on immersive learning that is geared to your academic, personal, and professional success. Learn more about Kendall's rich history. Listen to what our students and alumni say about their experience at Kendall.

Whether you choose Kendall's acclaimed School of Culinary Arts , world-renowned School of Hospitality Management , innovative School of Business , or well-established School of Education , you are encouraged to explore your talents, interests, and passions-and to discover a wealth of exciting opportunities.

Kendall College Mission

Kendall College cultivates students’ passions into rewarding professions through rigorous learning experiences in the classroom, local communities, and the world.

Kendall Focus:

• Commitment to preparing professionals who contribute to the vibrancy of their communities.
• The inspiration of students’ creativity, responsible global citizenship, and environmental and social stewardship.
• Campus-wide dedication to diversity through curriculum and access.
• Supportive, student-centered environment focused on academic excellence.
• Comprehensive assessment of institutional effectiveness, student learning, and graduate success.

Located near the heart of Downtown Chicago

In 2005, Kendall College relocated from the near suburbs to our current location along the Chicago River at Goose Island. The campus is a reclaimed, 100-year-old factory building, most recently home to a Sara Lee research facility.

Affiliations

Kendall College is a subsidiary of Laureate International Universities, a global network of more than 60 accredited campus-based and online universities offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 740,000 students around the world. Our students are part of an international, academic community that spans 29 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.Through this partnership, we are able to offer students unprecedented access to global education, internships and professional opportunities.