Culinary Arts, Minor (Beginning Fall 2026)

The Culinary Arts minor will be open to all undergraduate students and may be especially complementary to students in nutrition and dietetics, business, or various pre-medicine tracks.

Admission Requirements

For current, active Saint Louis University students wishing to declare a microcredential, complete the Update for Student Curriculum Record form

For non-Saint Louis University students, click here to apply as a Visiting/Non-Degree Seeking Student. 

Students will take three required foundation courses and select two electives to complete the minor requirements. 

Required Courses
DIET 2510Principles of Food Preparation3
DIET 2750World Cuisines3
DIET 3250Baking and Pastry3
Electives6
Choose two of the following:
Sustainable Food Systems
Food Science
Quantity Food Procurement/Prep
Advanced Cooking and Pastry
Food Systems Management I
Culinary Philosophy & Practice
Total Credits15

Academic Standing

Students must maintain a C- or higher in all minor courses to remain in good standing.
Students will be placed on probation for receiving a D or F in a minor course. Students will be notified at the end of the semester in writing by the program director. Students must repeat the course to earn a C- or higher in order to return to good standing.
Students who receive a D or F on a repeated course are subject to dismissal from the program.

Saint Louis University has undergraduate and graduate standards regarding a student's Academic Standing. Students are responsible for understanding the Academic Standing policy

Apply for Admission

Contact Doisy College of Health Sciences
Recruitment specialist
314-977-2570
dchs@health.slu.edu