Chef John Folse Culinary Institute
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TypePublic culinary institute
Established1994
Parent institution
Nicholls State UniversityNamesakeJohn Folse
| Type | Public culinary institute |
|---|---|
| Established | 1994 |
Parent institution | Nicholls State University |
| Namesake | John Folse |
| Students | Approximately 300 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Website | www |
The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute (CJFCI) is a culinary arts school within Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States. Established in 1994 and named after chef John Folse, it is dedicated to the preservation and advancement of Louisiana's culinary heritage. The institute offers the only Bachelor of Science degree in culinary arts at a public university in Louisiana and was among the first four-year culinary degree programs at a U.S. public university when it received authorisation to grant baccalaureate degrees in 1997.[1][2]
