JWU’s College of Culinary Arts formally evolved into the College of Food Innovation & Technology on June 1, 2020.

With CFIT, JWU is building upon our expertise to explore how food impacts people, communities, and economies. CFIT will educate and prepare the next generation of culinary and food leaders.

It’s not just food: it’s business. And art. And science. And nutrition. And medicine. And more.

You won’t just learn to be a great chef at Johnson & Wales University: You’ll learn to change the way the world eats. Our College of Culinary Arts is globally-recognized because we’re at the leading edge of 21st-century culinary education. Our range of standard, accelerated and weekend associate and bachelor’s degree programs are as varied as your career interests.

Associate in Science (AS) Degree*

Baking & Pastry Arts
Culinary Arts

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree

Applied Food Science (CLT only)
Baking & Pastry Arts
Baking & Pastry Arts & Food & Beverage Industry Management
   -through the College of Hospitality Management; Baking & Pastry Arts AS
Business Studies 
   -through the College of Business
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts and Food & Beverage Industry Management
   -through the College of Hospitality Management; Culinary Arts AS
Culinary Nutrition
Culinary Nutrition 2+2 (CLT only)
Culinary Science & Product Development 
Dietetics & Applied Nutrition
   -through the College of Health & Wellness
Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship
   -through the College of Business; Baking & Pastry Arts AS
Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship
   -through the College of Business; Culinary Arts AS
Sustainable Food Systems

Certificate
​Professional Craft Brewing

Minors
Craft Brewing
Sommelier Management

*An Associate in Applied Science is offered at the Charlotte Campus in lieu of an Associate in Science degree in accordance with North Carolina Higher Education Regulations.