California School Of Culinary Arts

With campuses in Pasadena and Hollywood, the California School of Culinary Arts is one of the top culinary schools in the United States. The school has partnered with Le Cordon Bleu, offering their desirable diploma to its graduates. It's a great choice for those who want to pursue a culinary career path.

If you want to become a chef, or pursue a career in the culinary arts, first be sure that it's right for you. You must possess a great deal of energy, motivation, drive and, of course, a passion for food. The culinary arts industry is booming, with more restaurants, cafes and bistros opening every day. The hospitality industry is, in fact, the second-largest employer in the United States. Opportunities abound if you work hard and choose the right culinary school.

Various programs and degrees are offered at the California School of Culinary Arts, in baking, pastry, the culinary arts and the hospitality industry. Degrees offered include the Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, the Diploma in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, the Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking, the Diploma in Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking and the Associate of Occupational Studies in Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality and Restaurant Management. In addition, the school offers a fifteen-month Bachelor of Arts in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Management Online Program, for those who already have an associate's degree in culinary arts, pastry arts or hospitality and restaurant management from an accredited school.

Tuition for 2010 included the following figures. Tuition was $23,400 yearly for the diploma in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts; $27,877 for the diploma in Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking; $40,000 for the Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking; $35,660 for the Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality and Restaurant Management and $48,148 for the Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts. Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who wish to attend the California School of Culinary Arts. Admission is available to recent high-school graduates or to adults who may have been in a different career but desire to attend the California School of Culinary Arts, as well as to those who already have diplomas or degrees in the culinary arts.

Those who wish to apply for admission to the California School of Culinary Arts may do so online. More information may be obtained from the school's website or by calling (626) 229-1300. The campuses of the California School of Culinary Arts are at 521 E. Green Street in Pasadena, California, and 6370 W. Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

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