Enroll now for classes at TCL’s brand new Culinary Institute of the South. Plus, general education courses can be completed at any campus or online.

Why Culinary Arts and Hospitality?

The Lowcountry’s travel and tourism industry is the area’s number one economic driver. For our local industry to remain healthy and competitive, restaurants and resorts need a locally trained, professional culinary workforce. It’s time to answer their call.


Programs of Study / Majors

BAKING & PASTRY ARTS: ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

BAKING & PASTRY ARTS: ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

BAKE UP A GREAT CAREER Put your creativity to work in learning how to make amazing pastry, breads and cakes ...
BAKING & PASTRY ARTS: CERTIFICATE

BAKING & PASTRY ARTS: CERTIFICATE

Breads, cakes, pies: Oh my! Learn the best techniques for making the best cakes, artisan breads, and pies. This program ...
CULINARY ARTS TECHNOLOGY: ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

CULINARY ARTS TECHNOLOGY: ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS The Culinary Arts Technology Associate Degree program will give you the skills you need to become ...
HEALTHY COOKING & BAKING: CERTIFICATE

HEALTHY COOKING & BAKING: CERTIFICATE

A NUTRITIOUS CAREER With an aging population and obesity on the rise, healthy cooking is in demand. This new certificate ...
HOSPITALITY / TOURISM MANAGEMENT: ASSOCIATE DEGREE

HOSPITALITY / TOURISM MANAGEMENT: ASSOCIATE DEGREE

GREET YOUR NEW CAREER The hospitality industry needs highly-skilled, professionals. Answer their call. Learn how to excel at hotel administration ...
HOSPITALITY / TOURISM MANAGEMENT: CERTIFICATE

HOSPITALITY / TOURISM MANAGEMENT: CERTIFICATE

HOSPITALITY IS KEY Be first in line to advance your hospitality management skills, and get set for an upgraded career ...
RESTAURANT COOK SKILLS: CERTIFICATE

RESTAURANT COOK SKILLS: CERTIFICATE

LET'S GET COOKING Get on the path to a fast-paced, delicious career in Culinary Arts. The travel and tourism industry ...

Culinary Arts News

Lights, camera – food?

Lights, camera – food?

Students and staff from the Culinary Institute of the South cater movie set The Culinary Institute of the South at ...
FOODseum at Culinary Institute of the South to host exhibit by Amiri Farris

FOODseum at Culinary Institute of the South to host exhibit by Amiri Farris

The FOODseum at the Culinary Institute of the South will host an exhibit this fall by Lowcountry artist Amiri Geuka ...
TCL taps Francine Marz to lead Culinary Institute of the South

TCL taps Francine Marz to lead Culinary Institute of the South

The Technical College of the Lowcountry has hired Chef Francine Marz to serve as Dean of the Culinary Institute of ...
Culinary Institute of the South at TCL to host Enrollment Expo

Culinary Institute of the South at TCL to host Enrollment Expo

The Culinary Institute of the South at Technical College of the Lowcountry will host an Enrollment Expo from 9 a.m ...
Culinary Institute to hold Enrollment Expo on April 18

Culinary Institute to hold Enrollment Expo on April 18

Is food your first love? Looking to take your skills to the next level? If so, now’s your chance to ...
Culinary Institute of The South’s café and bistro – now open

Culinary Institute of The South’s café and bistro – now open

Diners and foodies take note: The Bistro and Clist Café are now open at the Culinary Institute of the South ...