College of Culinary Arts

JWU’s College of Culinary Arts is much more than just a cooking school. 

Designed with industry input, our culinary degree programs emphasize hands-on training. From day one, you’ll gain a solid foundation in classic techniques, emerging global trends and nutritional analysis.

Of course you’ll learn knife skills. But you’ll also develop leadership, business acumen and the work-relevant experience you'll need to achieve your long-term career goals.

Class sizes are kept small, so you’ll learn one-on-one from our accomplished chef-instructors in modern production kitchens.

And, through our integrated front-of-house curriculum, you’ll learn the practical and managerial skills to run your own food-related business.

You'll further strengthen your resume through hands-on work opportunities at local hot spots, our Michelin 3-star partnership sites around the globe, or at our JWU-owned and operated hotels, restaurants and banquet facilities.

See how our successful alumni have made their mark on the industry, or explore the offerings at our Providence, North Miami, Denver or Charlotte campuses.