This degree or certificate prepares students to supervise food and nutrition departments
in healthcare such as acute care, convalescent, skilled nursing, retirement homes,
as well as schools, and other non-commercial foodservice operations. The curriculum
focuses on the fundamentals of nutrition, modified diets, culinary arts, sanitation,
and sound food service management practices.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate cooking techniques commonly found in professional food
service establishments. Students will plan sanitation policies and practices at an
ongoing foodservice establishment. Students will evaluate patients’ nutritional needs
and formulate appropriate diets.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
CULIN 111
or
CULIN 112 |
Fundamentals of Professional Cooking 1
or
Fundamentals of Professional Cooking 2
|
4
or
4 |
| CULIN 113 |
Institutional Sanitation Practices for Food Service and Hospitality |
3 |
| CULIN 116 |
Purchasing for Institutional Foodservice and Hospitality |
3 |
| HRM 256 |
Management of Institutional Foodservice and Hospitality Personnel and Operations |
3 |
| NUTR 114 |
Nutrition & Menu Planning |
3 |
| NUTR 118 |
Dietary Health Care |
4 |
| NUTR 50 |
Dietetic Services Internship |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
23 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Spring 2026 |
GCC Catalog Addendum 2025-2026 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
