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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PASTRY ARTS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - 2009
Culinary Arts
(Certificate Programs):

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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:

  • 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.

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  

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