Helms College

Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts

The Helms College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Culinary Arts program prepares graduates for entry- and mid-level positions in a variety of hospitality operations. Building upon instruction in culinary methods, students benefit from a broad range of general education courses, and supervision and leadership skills are developed throughout the program. Successful completion of the Helms College Diploma program is a requirement for entry into the AAS program.

Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Operations in Resorts & Clubs (CORC)

Listed among the Programs in Culinary Arts as an associate-level program in culinary operations for resorts and clubs. No separate program description, plan of study, or credit total is provided for this program in the catalog.

Associate of Applied Science in Retail Operations Management

The objective of the Associate of Applied Science degree program in Retail Operations Management is to provide formal education for those who wish to develop a career in retail operations. The program starts with foundation courses in business, accounting, management, and marketing and then goes into specialty courses providing knowledge and skills specific to retail operations and management, with general education courses spread across the six quarters.

Baking and Pastry Diploma

The Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma program is designed to offer hands-on experiential learning in partnership with venues including Edgar's Grille, Edgars Bake Shop, Snelling Conference Center, Pinnacle Club, and Edgar's Above Broad. The program offers students the opportunity to earn up to five certifications from the National Restaurant Association and prepares them to test for the Certified Fundamentals Pastry Cook (CFPC) certification from the American Culinary Federation (ACF).

Culinary Arts Certificate

The Certificate in Culinary Arts prepares students for entry-level positions in a wide variety of hospitality operations. The program emphasizes technical and theoretical knowledge combined with the practical applications of cooking and baking along with an introduction into management topics in the food industry.

Culinary Arts Diploma

The Diploma in Culinary Arts prepares students for entry-level positions in a wide variety of hospitality operations. The program emphasizes technical and theoretical knowledge combined with the practical applications of cooking, baking, serving, and leadership skills needed for success in the food service industry. Credits earned in this Diploma may be applied toward the associate in applied science in Culinary Arts.

Electrician Technician Diploma

The objective of the Electrician Technician Diploma program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge required for entry-level employment in the electrical trade.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

The objective of the program is to provide the student with the skills and knowledge required for entry-level employment in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration industry. The comprehensive program includes extensive hands-on training covering service for residential and commercial refrigeration, gas furnaces, heat pumps, electric furnaces, and air conditioning equipment. Students are required to take and pass the EPA certification exam.

Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant Diploma

The Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant Program is designed to prepare students to assist physicians and nurses in the medical office or medical center. This program allows students to focus on a variety of clinical procedures while learning other administrative skills of a Medical Assistant. Students are eligible and required to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination. (Offered at Augusta Campus only.)