• Perhaps you have always loved preparing foods for your friends and relatives and have wondered how you can begin a career in the field. Going back to school can be a great start. A culinary arts degree can be a valuable one to hold. People who are skilled in the kitchen are often in great demand in the work force. For those looking to continue their education in the state of Indiana, a number of opportunities to pursue a degree in culinary arts are available.
  
  

Vincennes University

• Vincennes University, located in the town of Vincennes, offers a two-year associate degree in culinary arts. The program provides a variety of hands-on experience that should prove invaluable when the time comes to enter the world of work. Intensive food preparation labs that sometimes involve up to 24 hours of work a week are an important part of the program. Vincennes also offers the unique opportunity to prepare and serve food to state leaders at the Awards for Excellence. Every Friday, culinary students prepare both international and regional cuisine for the public. Internships and apprenticeships are strongly encouraged.
  
  Vincennes University
  1002 N. 1st St.
  Vincennes, IN 47591
  (812) 888-5741
  vinu.edu
  
  

The Chef's Academy -- Harrison College

• The Chef's Academy is a division of Harrison College, located in downtown Indianapolis. Facilities include 27,000 square feet of newly constructed classroom and kitchen space. The college offers three related degrees: Associate of Applied Science in both culinary arts and pastry arts and Bachelor of Science in hospitality and restaurant management. Faculty at the college have many years of experience working in the industry and provide hands-on instruction in a variety of specialties. Graduates of the culinary arts program can expect to find employment in positions such as line cook, assistant pastry chef and cook.
  
  The Chef's Academy -- Harrison College
  644 E. Washington St.
  Indianapolis, IN 46204
  (317) 656-4899
  thechefsacademy.com
  harrison.edu
  
  

Ivy Tech Community College

• Ivy Tech Community College offers a two-year culinary arts degree at seven locations throughout the state of Indiana. The campuses include Bloomington, Central Indiana, East Central, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Northwest and South Bend. Aimied at instilling manual, theoretical and technical competence in their students, the program will leave you well-equipped for a variety of entry-level positions in the food service industry. Each campus is equipped with state-of-the-art kitchen facilities.
  
  Ivy Tech Community College
  (888) IVY-LINE
  ivytech.edu