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Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts, USA

The culinary arts wing is accredited by the American Culinary Federation. Its Associate of Science degree in Culinary Arts presents a comprehensive curriculum that includes laboratory sessions, academic preparation and hands-on experience.

Students acquire professional knowledge of food, its preparation and handling and cooking from basic to advanced. The curriculum includes an externship to prepare students for entry-level positions in the foodservice industry.

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The flagship campus is in Fort Lauderdale, but culinary arts students are based in Sarasota, Melbourne or Tallahassee.

It offers associate’s degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts. Both are two-year degrees accredited by the American Culinary Federations.Students complete 60 hours of specialised classes and laboratories followed by an externship or residence, going on to becoming chefs or bakers.

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