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November 22, 2009

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PASTRY ARTS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - 2009
Culinary Arts
(Certificate Programs):
Overview
This program prepares students with the basic skills and
knowledge required for entry- level positions in the baking and
pastry industry. This two semester, 29 credit program is
scheduled from September through May.
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.
Upon completetion of this cert graduates will be able to:
| COURSE TITLE |
COURSE NUMBER | SEMESTER TAKEN | CREDITS | PREREQUISITES |
| Food Service Sanitation and Skills | CUL111 | Spring or Fall | 3 | ENG095 and MAT092 or placement and ESL098 or RDG095 or placement; or department approval |
| Introduction to Culinary Arts | CUL115 | Fall | 4 | coreq CUL125 |
| Principles of Baking | CUL125 | Fall | 4 | coreq CUL115 |
| Cafe and Bistro Cuisine | CUL135 | Spring | 4 | CUL115 and CUL125 |
| Advanced Desserts and Pastries | CUL145 | Spring | 4 | CUL115 and CUL125 |
| College Writing I | ENG111 | Spring or Fall | 3 | ENG095 or placement and ESL098 or RDG095 or placement |
| Cake Decorating | CUL119 | Fall | 3 | |
| Classical and International Pastries | CUL217 | Spring | 4 | CUL145 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 29 |