Culinary Arts
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,280 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 23, 2023

    Culinary Arts

    About

    Gallatin College's Culinary Arts Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is a 62-credit offering through the College. The coursework is a traditional culinary arts coursework alongside unique offerings that are well aligned with Montana's food culture and strong tourism industry. This degree will lead to a variety of culinary and food service positions in our local food services industry. 

    This degree has several introductory level courses in common with MSU's College of Education, Health, and Human Development's Hospitality Management bachelor's degree. Students completing an Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts might choose to continue their education to complete the Bachelor's in Hospitality Management.  The Culinary Arts program is part of Gallatin College MSU, southwest Montana's two-year college.

    Important: This program has limited openings and has been at full capacity in recent years, please apply early and contact Gallatin College for further information if interested. 

    Prepare for a variety of careers in the culinary arts profession - from small restaurants to large food service facilities - through relevant coursework and experiential education.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Freshmen will be considered for admission on the basis of their secondary school record and their English proficiency. Applicants who can prove their English language proficiency and have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.5/4.0 on a U.S. scale will qualify for admission.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 48
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 71

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 38

    How to Apply

    1. Complete your application. An online application can be submitted at: http://www.msuadmissions.com/international. A paper application can be downloaded and printed at International Undergraduate Application Form.
    2. Pay the application fee of US$38 for the online application or US$30 for the paper application. The fee must be paid in U.S. currency. Checks should be made payable to Montana State University. The application fee will not be waived, deferred, or refunded. The fee must be paid before the application will be processed. Pay now at https://www.montana.edu/admissions/apppay.html.
    3. Submit your proof of English proficiency. There are several ways this can be done. For more information, please visit our Options for Meeting the English Proficiency Admissions Requirements webpage. If a student cannot provide proof of English proficiency, we can provide conditional admission, which leads to enrolling in our intensive English program prior to beginning the academic program. Please note that students who are conditionally admitted will not be considered for scholarships until they are fully admitted and fulfill the English Proficiency Requirement. Students completing Interlink should contact OIP to request a review of their application during the final weeks of Interlink's classes for scholarship eligibility. 
    4. Submit your transcripts. If you are applying as a freshman, please send us your high school transcript. If you are applying as a transfer student, please submit transcripts for all post-secondary coursework completed. Please be sure to send the front and back of your transcripts. Any transcripts that are not in English must be translated by a Certified English Translator in addition to the original transcript. We will review unofficial transcripts for admissions purposes but do require submission of official transcripts prior to registering for MSU courses. Official transcripts should be sent directly from your school to Montana State University. 

    Culinary Arts

    Montana State University

    Montana State University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Bozeman