Education

Culinology® Degree Programs

In 2002, the RCA introduced a novel concept to the food product development community: a unified academic experience combining both culinary arts and food science training. Students now have the have the opportunity to learn both disciplines and combine their knowledge and skill set to practice Culinology® - the blending of these two fields. Through RCA-approved undergraduate degree programs in the United States, as well as a high school program that prepares students for college-level study, students learn how closely the two components interconnect. Read more.

Continuing Education

Professional development through continuing education is key to RCA's mission of supporting practitioners of Culinology® throughout their career. RCA has developed an extensive program of continuing education workshops that cater to both the culinary professional and the food technologist. Read more.

Students

RCA's Student Members are an important and active part of the association. The Student Subcommittee represents their needs to the Board of Directors, and Culinology Clubs set up at schools around the country are helping students connect on campus. Read more.

Internships

Internships provide valuable opportunities for both students and employers. The RCA encourages all students of Culinology®, culinary arts, and food science to intern so that they may gain up-close, hands-on experience in the field prior to graduation. Read more.

Scholarships

Valuing the importance of education, the Research Chefs Foundation strives to provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships to assist qualified students and professionals pursuing higher learning and continuing education opportunities in Culinology, culinary arts, and food science. Read more.

Student Competition

RCA's 2009 Student Culinology Competition will be held at the RCA Annual Conference on March 5th in Dallas, Texas. Read more.

Culinology® Poster Presentations

The RCA Education Committee invites members of the Research Chefs Association to engage in a learning environment that supports quality interaction and a continuous exchange of ideas and new developments by submitting abstracts for a Poster Presentation to be held at the 2009 RCA Annual Conference and Culinology Expo. Read more.