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Culinary Programs

Are you ready to be a cut above the rest? WSU Tech’s National Institute for Culinary facility, more commonly known as NICHE, offers an educational experience like no other. Located in downtown Wichita, NICHE features state-of-the-art commercial kitchens, classrooms, a demonstration kitchen, an open-to-the-public food hall, a student-run café, and a rooftop event center.

Degree and Certificate options:

WSU Tech offers a variety of degree and certificate options in Culinary Arts.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS): Typically a 2-Year Program
Technical Certificate (TC): Typically a 1-Year Program
Certificate of Completion (COC): Usually completed in less than 1 semester

The Culinary Arts program will prepare individuals with little to no industry experience for entry-level and secondary food service positions with the potential for expedited promotion. The curriculum covers a diverse menu of options, from artisanal breads and pastries to global cuisines classes and places emphasis on maximizing lab contact hours, and providing real-world experience in an urban location within the framework of innovation, sustainability, and accessibility.

The Culinary Arts program emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning with over 1,000 hours in the kitchen, program graduates will be equipped with an expanded level of kitchen experience than graduates of other similar programs in the area.

Students will develop the skills to assist in menu development and product development that will in turn assist them in their professional advancement beyond entry-level positions. Drawing on the model set by the greatest culinary schools in the country, the students’ experience will include café, restaurant, banquets, events, and commercial food production – much of which will be available to the public.

Degree and Certification Programs

Associate of Applied Science, Culinary Arts 61 Credit Hours
Technical Certificate, Culinary Arts 25 Credit Hours

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The Hospitality and Events Management program offers a multi-disciplinary degree intended to provide students the knowledge and practical skills for success in the Hospitality Industry. In the first half of the programs, students will complete a core set of courses designed to provide a solid foundation of industry skills. Course topics include customer service, foundational skills in food and beverage operations as well as hospitality finance and human resource management. In the second half of the program, the student selects their area of focus in the Hospitality Industry. The program offers a distinct track in Food Business Management. Course work varies depending on the selected track but includes topics such as Wine Fundamentals, Front Office Operations, and Event Catering Strategies. Students in each track will participate in an internship course which allows them to apply classroom and lab experiences in the real world.

Degree and Certification Programs

Associate of Applied Science, Food Business Management 60 Credit Hours Kansas Promise Eligible
Technical Certificate, Food Business Management 45 Credit Hours Kansas Promise Eligible

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Steps to Enroll

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2. Test

Some students may have to test to determine which courses they’re prepared to take. Consult with your Academic Advisor to see if you are exempt from testing.

3. Financial Aid

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4. Checklists

Complete the checklist that is specific to the program you wish to study. Checklists can be found on the individual program pages. Visit our Programs of Study page to see all the degree and certificate options.

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WSU Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Students interested in this program are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.