Join a Legacy of Culinary Excellence
Program Overview
Do you want to become a chef with the foundational knowledge to make nutritious food taste great? Or a nutritionist who knows how to cook? Position yourself on the leading edge of 21st-century food, health and social responsibility through JWU Charlotte’s first-of-its-kind Culinary Nutrition bachelor of science degree program.
This program features a unique blend of academic and lab-based culinary arts, nutrition and professionally related coursework, which prepares you for a growing range of in-demand career opportunities. Devise appropriate wellness education programs for a community, worksite or public health environment. Become a chef for a restaurant, professional sports team, spa, school or healthcare facility, or start your own private chef business — one whose focus is on healthy food, nutrition, and preparation techniques.
Culinary Nutrition Courses
You’ll learn about culinary fundamentals, applied nutrition, life span nutrition, specialized topics and more in a curriculum focused on improving the way people eat. Then you’ll apply your knowledge in a professional internship or summer term abroad during your senior year.
Post Graduation
When you graduate, you’ll be ready to create, modify, manage and prepare specialized cuisines in any arena where food and nutrition blend into a healthy lifestyle — making a difference in the lives of many.
Admissions is contingent upon you meeting the technical standards for this program. Learn more via the JWU Catalog’s Technical Standards.
Individual states may require specific licensing or professional certification in addition to earning a degree in order to practice in the field. Learn more via the Catalog’s Licensure & Professional Certification Disclosures.
For an explanation of the career outcomes rate and other information, visit JWU Student Consumer Information.
Foundation Courses: Culinary or Baking & Pastry Arts
Your first year will be defined by core baking & pastry arts or culinary courses that make up a common foundation.
Baking & Pastry Arts: These 18 credits include courses in essential techniques, plating design, cake production, artisanal bread, chocolate/confections, and more.
Culinary Arts: These 18 credits include courses in culinary skills and techniques, leadership in the kitchen, and other essential skills.
- BPA1701: Foundations of Baking and Pastry
- BPA1710: Principles of Cake Production and Design
- BPA1720: Plated Desserts
- BPA1730: Artisan Bread & Viennoiserie I
- BPA1740: Artisan Bread & Viennoiserie II
- BPA1750: Chocolate, Confections & Mignardise
- CUL1100: Introduction to Culinary Skills and Techniques
- CUL1210: Breakfast & Lunch Cafe
- CUL1320: Elements of a la Minute Cooking
- CUL1410: Contemporary Cooking & Leadership Functions
- CUL2510: Contemporary Restaurant Operations and Management
- CUL2810: Global à la Carte
Explore Culinary Nutrition at JWU Charlotte
Culinary Nutrition major Nate Williams takes you on a tour of his favorite spots on campus, from his Food Science class to the library. Watch:
Culinary Nutrition Sample Courses
- Applied Culinary Nutrition
- Athletic Performance Cuisine
- Community Nutrition
- Designing Healthy Desserts (Culinary track) or Artisan Cafe (Baking & Pastry Arts track)
- Health & the Harvest
- Lifespan Nutrition
- Vegetarian Cuisine
- CFIT Advanced Internship
Explore the full JWU Catalog course listing:
