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Associate in Science in Culinary Arts - Professional

Santa Barbara City College

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 10,296/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75

Application Fee

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USA, California

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1909

Total Students: 13,611 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

721 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, United States

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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Associate in Science in Culinary Arts - Professional

Program Overview

The Associate in Science in Culinary Arts: Professional (AS in Culinary Arts: Professional) prepares students for employment in the hospitality industry. The field of Professional Food Service has proven to provide an array of employment. Changes in economic climates historically has proven to be relatively stable because people will always need to eat. Today the interest in food and cooking is at an all time high. Cooking shows, magazines and social media are all trending heavily in favor of food, cooking and dining. Career opportunities include a wide variety of positions but are not limited to prep cooks, pantry, cooks, line cooks, catering cooks and baker's assistants. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the culinary arts profession is slated to grow exponentially and California outperforms the average pay and number of jobs of jobs in the nation.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Associate Degree

Application Processing Days

5 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Closed
jan 2026		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75

Tuition Fee

CAD 10,296 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Santa Barbara City College

CAD 11,700 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 60
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 44.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 90.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

SBCC does not offer scholarships to the new international students, but once the student is enrolled, they can apply once a year in Spring. But the amount is very limited.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.