Reviewed by: Pat Byington
Love to cook? Check out these 6 culinary programs in Alabama
If you’re an amateur chef looking to take your skills to the next level, we’ve got you covered. These six culinary programs in Alabama each have their own flavor—let’s dig in.
1. Auburn University’s Culinary Science Program
In 2022, Auburn University opened its state-of-the-art culinary center, the Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Arts Center. The beautiful facility features a variety of programs and labs, including the Wine Appreciation Laboratory, Distilled Spirits Laboratory and the Culinary Exhibition Laboratory.
If you’re more of a drink enthusiast than a cook, check out their graduate programs in Brewing Science and Operations.
- Location: Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Arts Center, Auburn, AL 36849
- Programs Offered: Undergraduate degree in Culinary Science
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2. Shelton State Community College
Shelton State Community College’s Culinary Arts program offers both an associate degree and certificate programs. They’ve got a lineup of culinary electives that are both fun and educational—including Chocolate and Truffles and Specialty Breads.
- Location: 9500 Old Greensboro Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
- Programs Offered: Culinary Arts Associate in Applied Science, Culinary Arts Certificate
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3. University of North Alabama
The University of North Alabama offers a wide variety of 4-year programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts Management. Former students have gone on to be executive chefs and resort and hotel chefs.
- Location: 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL 35632
- Programs Offered: Culinary Arts Management, BS
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4. Jefferson State Community College
The Jefferson State Community College Culinary and Hospitality Institute offers several ways to fulfill your culinary ambitions with programs in Culinary Apprentice, Culinary/Nutrition Science Management and Baking and Pastry. In addition, Jefferson State is accredited by both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the American Culinary Federation (ACF).
- Locations: 4600 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242 (Shelby-Hoover Campus) and George L Layton Building, 2601 Carson Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215 (Jefferson Campus)
- Programs Offered: Culinary Apprentice, Associate of Applied Science (AAS); Hotel/Restaurant Management, AAS; Culinary/Nutrition Science Management, AAS; Baking and Pastry, AAS; certificate and short certificate programs
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5. Trenholm State Community College
Trenholm State Community College, located in Montgomery, offers a culinary program accredited by the American Culinary Federation. The program includes courses from Menu Design to Advanced Baking, and students have the opportunity to concentrate in in Hospitality Management.
- Location: 3920 Troy Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36116
- Programs Offered: Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts (optional concentration in Hospitality Management), Certificate in Culinary Arts
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6. Coastal Alabama Community College
Located in the beautiful Gulf Shores area, Coastal Alabama Community College offers a four-semester Culinary Arts program that equips students with the knowledge and hands-on experience they need to succeed in the hospitality industry.
- Location: 3301 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
- Programs Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Culinary Arts
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