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HCAT Information Sessions

Casino Dealer School 
Sessions will be held at Arundel Mills Room 003
7009 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD 21076
Wednesday, May 29
6 p.m.

Friday, May 31
2 p.m.

Saturday, June 1
2 p.m.

HCAT Information Session
Session will be held at Arnold Campus, HUM 214 
101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012
Thursday, June 13 
6 p.m.

Culinary and Wine Brochure

Tempt your taste buds with delicious demonstrations, hands-on cooking and wine and beer classes! 
NEW! Summer 2013 Noncredit Culinary and Wine BrochurePDF

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The HCAT Institute at Anne Arundel Community College is Maryland’s premier choice for hospitality and culinary education. Our school offers an extensive selection of courses, whether you are seeking a degree, continuing professional education or simply love being in the kitchen. Learn from classically trained and industry-current instructors in state-of-the-art kitchens and training labs.

Casino Dealer School Info Session
Be one of the first 100 people to register and attend and
 be entered to win a $100 gift voucher,
good toward a casino dealer course.
Register now.

NEW! Fall 2013 Credit Schedule of ClassesPDF
Register for credit courses today! HCAT classes begin with HRM.
Register today!

Summer 2013 Credit Schedule of ClassesPDF  
Register for credit courses today! HCAT classes begin on page 38.  
Register today!

Summer 2013 Noncredit Schedule of ClassesPDF
Check out exciting food and culinary noncredit classes. Register today!  

Credit Degrees and Certificates 
The HCAT Institute provides training to enter the hospitality industry, as well as expand and enhance skills for those already working in these areas. HCAT's Associate of Applied Science degree is accredited by both the American Culinary Federation Foundation's Accrediting Commission and the Accrediting Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration. Students may select from three options – Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary Arts or Hospitality Business Management. Additionally, HCAT offers seven certificates that will prepare you for employment and can also build toward a degree. 

We are pleased to offer our students unique opportunities including an Italian Culinary Internship, professional student clubs, competitive teams and scholarship opportunities.

Food and Wine Enthusiasts
The HCAT Institute also offers a variety of noncredit cooking classes for beginners and culinary experts alike in the areas of Cooking Demonstrations, Entertaining and Lifestyle, Food and Society, Hands-on Cooking,Tasting Series and Wine and Beer Academy.v

Continuing Education 
Industry specific job training for students interested in pursuing new opportunities or for those currently in the industry but requiring additional training is available in the following areas. 
Casino and Gaming Operations CertificateNEW 
Bartender Certification 
Certification in Sanitation