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Our Mission
The Culinary Institute of America is a private, not-for-profit college dedicated to providing the world's best professional culinary education. Excellence, leadership, professionalism, ethics, and respect for diversity are the core values that guide our efforts. We teach our students the general knowledge and specific skills necessary to live successful lives and to grow into positions of influence and leadership in their chosen profession.
The College Catalog
The CIA publishes the college catalog at the start of each academic year. This comprehensive publication describes the programs, curricula, services, policies and costs of the college. A copy of the catalog may be viewed here (PDF download) or may be requested by contacting the Admissions Department at 1-800-285-4627.
Download 2008-2009 Catalog
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