Culinary Arts, Minor

The culinary arts minor is open to all Saint Louis University undergraduate students and may be especially complementary to SLU students in nutrition and dietetics, business or various premedicine tracks.

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

Required Courses
DIET 2510The Art and Science of Cooking3
DIET 2750World Cuisines3
DIET 3250Baking and Pastry3
Electives6
Choose two of the following:
Food Science
Culinary Operations and Logistics
Sustainable Food Systems
Advanced Cooking and Pastry
Food Systems Management
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