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Baking & Pastry - Certificate of Specialization

Educational Plan


The Culinary Arts Baking and Pastry Certificate of Specialization is designed for those interested in professional baking. It includes comprehensive study with an emphasis on application of fundamental baking techniques and ingredients. Program completers are prepared for entry level employment as bread bakers, pastry cooks, cake decorators, or confectioners.

Certificate Student Learning Outcome:
Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the core skills and knowledge required for employment in the baking industry.

Program Requirements
Units Required: 16

CULARTS-055
Culinary Safety and Sanitation | 1 unit
CULARTS-127
Principles of Baking | 3 units
CULARTS-128
Principles of Baking II | 3 units
CULARTS-129
Cake Decorating Essentials | 3 units
CULARTS-130
Pastry Art | 2.5 units
CULARTS-131
Chocolates | 2.5 units
CWEXP-188
Cooperative Work Experience Education | 1 unit

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Student chef preparing dessert.