Major:
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Major
Description: A program that generally prepares individuals for careers in the funeral service industry and for licensure as funeral service directors or morticians. Includes instruction in the basic elements of mortuary science and the business, counseling, and operational aspects of funeral service.
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What Kinds of Students Major in Culinary Science?
Culinary science is fairly self-explanatory. Students who have a strong interest in cooking are those who typically major in the culinary arts. Culinary arts students will often share a passion for food and its correct presentation. Students in the culinary arts often enjoy spending hours preparing a single dish of food. Culinary arts students are passionate about their food.
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What Courses Do Culinary Science Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you would take for Culinary Science majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.
Baking and Pastry Preparation |
Catering |
Culinary Equipment Usage |
Culinary Skills |
Dining Room Operations |
Ethnic Cooking |
Fundamentals of Wine |
Restaurant Management |
Sanitation and Safety |
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