Pastry Arts Certificate Program

Certificate Professional Studies - Hospitality

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Semester 1 Fall	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
CUL-115 Introduction to Culinary Arts	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. CUL-115 offered in the fall semester only. Uniforms and tools are required for this course. Co-requisite: CUL-125
CUL-125 Principles of Baking	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. CUL-125 offered only in the fall semester. Uniforms and tools are required for this course. Co-requisite: CUL-115
CUL-111 Food Service Sanitation and Skills	3

CUL-119 Introduction to Cake Decorating	3
Uniforms and tools are required for this course. This course is for Culinary Arts Students Only.
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Semester 2 Spring	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
CUL-135 Café and Bistro Cuisine	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. CUL-135 only offered in the spring semester. Uniforms and tools are required for this course. Prerequisites: CUL-115 and CUL-125; Co-requisite: CUL-145
CUL-145 Advanced Desserts and Pastries	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. CUL-135 offered in the spring semester only. Uniforms and tools are required for this course. Prerequisite: CUL-115 and CUL-125; Co-requisite: CUL-135
CUL-211 Menu Design and Purchasing	3

CUL-217 Classical and International Pastries	4
Uniforms and tools are required for this course. Offered in spring semester only. Prerequisites: CUL-145
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Last Modified Date: May 6, 2021

Approved for the 2021-2023 College Catalog

Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate practiced an acquired technical skills in the usage of tools and equipment found in a typical bakery or commercial pastry production facility.
Demonstrate the necessary administrative skills common to basic cost control and planning methods found in a typical commercial pastry shop.
Demonstrate conceptual skills acquired through course work relative to operating a successful pastry shop or bakery facility.

Career Outlook

Graduates of this program qualify for a variety of entry-level positions in retail bakeries, pastry shops and related pastry production facilities. Students also qualify to transfer most credits to the Associate in Science Degree in Culinary Arts.