Prepares student for careers in areas such as baker, pastry chef, and other pastry art positions. Students already working in the culinary arts field can select a study path that will expand their skills and further their employment potential. The Pastry Arts degree is designed to provide hands-on training that will prepare students for careers in pastry arts.
The two degree options in this program are the Associate of Applied Technology (AAT) , and the Associate in Applied Science–T (AAS-T) the different requirements for each degree are listed below.
AAT Degree General Education Requirements (15 credits):
AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (20 credits):
All AAS-T degrees must have a minimum of 20 credits of transferable general education. These credits replace the academic courses required for the AAT degree. Required credits include:
Students pursuing an AAT or AAS-T degree must complete all college degree requirements prior to graduation. This includes courses that meet the capstone project, diversity, and computer literacy requirements.
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters
Catalog No. | Course Name | Credits |
CUL 104 | Sanitation in Food Service Operations | 3 |
BAKE 105 | Chocolate I (Confections) | 5 |
BAKE 108 | Chocolate II | 4 |
BAKE 111 | Decorating | 3 |
BAKE 112 | Cakes I (Fillings and Icings) | 7 |
BAKE 114 | Dessert Alternatives (Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Vegan) | 3 |
BAKE 117 | Frozen Desserts | 3 |
BAKE 120 | Yeast Breads | 7 |
BAKE 125 | Baking Techniques and Ingredients | 3 |
BAKE 130 | Pies, Tarts, Custards, and Fillings | 5 |
BAKE 134 | Quick Breads, Cookies, Brownies | 3 |
BAKE 140 | Restaurant (Individual) Desserts and Petit Fours | 5 |
BAKE 153 | Sugar Work | 3 |
BAKE 156 | Wedding Cakes | 7 |
BAKE 161 | Retail and Customer Service | 4 |
BAKE 210 | Cakes II | 3 |
REST 103 | Food and Beverage Cost Control | 4 |
REST 107 | Kitchen & Dining Management | 3 |
REST 109 | Marketing/Public Relations | 3 |
REST 115 | Catering Production | 3 |
REST 119 | Operations Management | 4 |
REST 122 | Food Service Nutrition | 4 |
REST 126 | Finance & Accounting | 4 |
REST 131 | Business Plan Development | 4 |
REST 133 | Beverage Service | 4 |
REST 137 | Hospitality Law | 4 |
Total Credits for Completion | 105 |
Technical Course Requirements (Total) | 105 | |
General Education Requirements (See listing above) | 15 | |
Total Credits for Completion of AAT Degree | 120 |
Technical Course Requirements (Total) | 105 | |
General Education Requirements (See listing above) | 20 | |
Total Credits for Completion of AAS-T Degree | 125 |
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