Maui Culinary Academy

Kahului, United States

School Introduction

MCA emphasizes a solid basic culinary education without all the fluff. We offer great value and direct access to the Maui visitor industry. We won't promise you an Executive Chef position in 3 years, we want you to work your way up, learn, make mistakes, solve problems, and gain confidence over time. Your tuition is so low we don't have to promise you the moon to be part of Maui Culinary Academy, just a great place to learn, live, and fulfill your dreams. Doing it all in a brand new $14 M. state - of - art facility designed for teaching the culinary arts doesn't hurt either.

Background Data

Total Enrollment: 150
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Degrees/Certificates: Certificate of Achievment - 30 credits and Associate in Applied Science - 64 credits
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges & American Culinary Federation

Schedule & Fees

If you are considering a Fall enrollment, you should contact Maui Culinary Academy in June (or earlier,) Spring enrollment contact us in November (or earlier.) There is an application process as well as an enrollment process. All paperwork can be done via the internet through the standard University of Hawaii registration/enrollment process.

You do not have to sign up for a designated set of courses. You have complete control of the course load and are given a list of courses required for graduation. Out of state students pay approximately $250 per credit hour. A "full load" is considered 12 - 15 credits. Please see website for details as tuition and fees do change periodically.

Facilities

Seven specialty training kitchens, food court, muitimedia classrooms, meeting rooms, and a fine dining restaurant. Facility opened in 2003.

Admission Requirements

Open admission

Faculty

Teaching faculty - 9, teaching experince ranges from 28 years to 1 year, industry experience ranges from 5 to 20.
Faculty have held the following positions: Restaurant owner, Executve chef, Garde manager, Pastry Chef, Corporate Food & Beverage Director, Working chef, Catering manager, and Restaurant Manager
Educational background: 6 bachelor degrees, 6 Associate in Culinary Arts degrees and 1 Certificate from Cole de Lenotre, Plasir, France
Awards: 3 faculty have been awarded the prestigious University of Hawaii Regents Award, numerous faculty have won numerous awards in culinary competitions, from Gold medals at the Culinary Olympics in Germany to statewide and national awards.

Interships & Externships

Culinary Arts Field Experince: one semester of 20 hours per week with hotels and restaurants on Maui is require for graduation, this is almost always a paid postion.
Most students have part - time jobs by the end of their second semester at MCA. Maui's visitor industry seeks MCA graduates and gives them first consideration.

Special Courses & Features

Regional Culinary Styles

Middle Eastern

Contact Info

Maui Culinary Academy
310 kaahumanu Ave.
Kahului, Hi., 96732

Tel 808.984.3485
Fax

http://mauiculinary.com