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culinary Arts

Culinary Arts

Provides standards-based, hands-on training emphasizing professional culinary skills. Includes student externships throughout the program.

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Nutrition

Culinary Nutrition

The Culinary Arts & Applied Nutrition degree combines classical French cooking technique with nutritional science. Earn your degree in as little as 15 months with our accelerated courses!

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Food Service Management

Food Service Management

You could earn a bachelor's in food service management in as little as 2.5 years. Start here and become a leader in the dynamic world of food service.

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Baking

Baking and Pastry Arts

Step into the brilliant world of baking and pastry arts and learn how a measure of precision and dash of imagination could lead to a sweet career!

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Why students choose Culinary Institute of Virginia

  • ACCELERATED SCHEDULE:
    With our year-round class schedules, you can earn a Bachelors Degree in just 2.5 years or an Associate’s Degree in only 15 months.
  • HANDS ON EDUCATION:
    Our students “learn by doing”, not just reading, listening, or watching.
  • FEELS LIKE FAMILY:
    Visit Culinary Institute of Virginia and you will find a comfortable, upbeat, and engaging environment, a place students want to spend time. 
  • CULINARY IMMERSION:
    Our campuses are dedicated to foodservice studies and buzz with culinary activity even after class has ended, including: school sponsored competitions, catering events, and community service activities.