The Hotel/Restaurant Management Associate of Applied Sciences degree in the Culinary Arts Operations option is accredited by Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation. Only 52 community colleges and a total of 131 programs nationwide have earned the accreditation. No other culinary program in Maryland has earned this accreditation.

The ACF Accrediting Commission is the national accrediting commission for culinary programs at a post-secondary level. As the largest and most prestigious organization in the United States dedicated to chef professionalism in both industry and education, the ACF helps set professional standards for culinary education and assists in career development. It has a membership of more than 10,000.

Being part of an accredited program enhances employment opportunities. This accreditation assures students that the program exceeds standards set for culinary programs nationally and provides the public with validation of high standards for culinary arts. The accreditation also keeps the program current and relevant as well as attracts nationwide attention and prestige to the program.