About school:     Boston University’s programs in the culinary arts are offered through the Office of Lifelong Learning, under the auspices of Metropolitan College.

Committed to broadening the reach of the University to audiences of all ages, the Office of Lifelong Learning presents a range of unique programs and opportunities each year, including:

The Evergreen Program for members of the community aged 58 and older

Cooking Up Culture for school aged children

Seminars in the Arts and Culinary Arts for both casual learners and those with professional interest in the world of food, wine, culture, and art

Certificate in the Culinary Arts for those who currently work, or aspire to work, as food writers, chefs, and restaurateurs

Wine Studies for those interested in gaining a greater understanding of wine production, the wine industry, and wine drinking

Our commitment to delicious and enriching programming has drawn participataion from luminaries such as Julia Child and Jacques Pépin, the founders of our professional Certificate Program in the Culinary Arts and our Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy.

Chefs/Faculty Include:    Jacques Pépin, John Vyhnanek, Jean-Jacques Paimblanc, Chris Douglass, Jody Adams, Michael Leviton, Ana Sortun, Charles Grandon, Sheryl Julian, Barbara Lynch, Nina Simonds, Jim Dodge, Michael Schlow, Mary Ann Esposito, Joanne Chang, Carlos Rodriguez, Raymond Ost, Bill Bradley, Jamie Bissonnette, and many others.

Enrollment:

• Limited to 12 students
• Fall 2011 tuition: $12,900

For more information, please call our office at 617-353-9852.

To apply, download the application.

Wine Studies Program:

The Wine Studies Program is a four-level curriculum within the Elizabeth Bishop Wine Resource Center at Boston University's Metropolitan College. Personal enrichment is a benefit of all four levels, whereas receiving Boston University certification in Levels 2, 3, and 4 enhances one's opportunity to work in the wine industry. The knowledge obtained through these courses will prove invaluable, even for those already in the industry.

Students enrolling in Wine Studies courses should note that midterm and final exams are offered only on the dates specified in each description. All students, including those already in the industry, will benefit from the expertise of our instructors, Sandy Block, Bill Nesto, and Stacy Woods.

The Anderson Foundation, a private, non-profit operating foundation located in Abington, MA, is pleased to offer teachers an opportunity to expose their students to a culture through its cuisine at Boston University.

This unique field trip program takes place in the Culinary Arts Department at Boston University, and is taught by a culinary professional assisted by students enrolled in the Certificate Program in the Culinary Arts.

Program:      Food & wine seminars & tours, corporate cooking classes, children's classes

Faculty:     Includes Jacques Pepin, Julia Child, Jasper White, Jody Adams, Franco Romagnoli, Daniel Bruce, Sandy Block, Chris Schlesinger, Nina Simonds, Julie Sahni, Sara Moulton, Clive Coates.

Costs:     Seminars $10-$125, full-day classes & 3-session courses $150-$300

Registration process

There are many ways you can register:

1. Online: Click here to register online and get instant confirmation of your registration.
2. Phone: 617-353-9852 with a Visa or Master Card.
3. Mail: completed Registration form with a check, money order, Visa or Master Card.
4. Fax: 617-353-4130, completed Registration form with a Visa or Master Card.
5. In person: with a check, money order or a Visa or Master Card.

Contact:

Rebecca Alssid
Director of Special Programs
Boston University Culinary Arts
808 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
United States
Phone: 617-353-9852
Fax: 617-353-4130