Statewide Program of Study: Culinary Arts — Page 1�
Revised–June 2024
Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster
The Hospitality and Tourism career cluster focuses on the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from reservation and transportation ticket agent to event planner and general manager.
Statewide Program of Study: Culinary Arts
The Culinary Arts program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the planning, directing, or coordinating activities of a food and beverage organization or department. This program of study includes opportunities involved in directing and participating in the preparation of food.
Secondary Courses for High School Credit
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Level 2 |
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Level 3 |
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Level 4 |
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Aligned Advanced Academic Courses
AP or IB | AP Chemistry IB Chemistry SL |
Dual Credit | Dual credit offerings will vary by local educational agency. |
Students should be advised to consider these course opportunities to enrich their preparation. AP or IB courses not listed under the Secondary Courses for High School Credit section of this framework document do not count towards concentrator/completer status for this program of study.
Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities
Work-Based Learning Activities |
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Expanded Learning Opportunities |
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Aligned Industry-Based Certifications
Successful completion of the Culinary Arts program of study will fulfill requirements of the Business and Industry endorsement.
Example Postsecondary Opportunities
Associate Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees
Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees
Additional Stackable IBCs/License
Example Aligned Occupations
Food Service Managers
Median Wage: $61,748
Annual Openings: 2,941
10-Year Growth: 15%
Chefs and Head Cooks�
Median Wage: $48,557
Annual Openings: 2,699
10-Year Growth: 37%
General and Operations Managers
Median Wage: $96,046
Annual Openings: 44,419
10-Year Growth: 23%
Data Source: TexasWages, Texas Workforce Commission. Retrieved 3/8/2024.
For more information visit: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/ht-culinary-arts-extended.pdf
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Statewide Program of Study: Culinary Arts — Page 2
Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster
Statewide Program of Study: Culinary Arts
Course Information
Level 1
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | |
Introduction to Culinary Arts* 13022550 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: None | |
Level 2
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | |
Culinary Arts 13022600 (2 credits) | | Prerequisites: Introduction to Culinary Arts | |
For additional information on the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster, �contact cte@tea.texas.gov or visit https://tea.texas.gov/cte
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Level 3
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Advanced Culinary Arts 13022650 (2 credits) | | Prerequisites: Culinary Arts | |
Level 4
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | |
Food Science 13023000 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: One credit in biology, one credit in chemistry, and at least one credit in a Level 2 or higher course from the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster | 1. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 2. Hospitality and Tourism 3. Human Services |