Become a Trained Pastry Chef in Two Years
About the Program
The Baking & Pastry Arts Technology option provides a solid foundation in everything from breads and cakes to confections and frozen desserts. Special emphasis is placed on baking & pastry tools, equipment, techniques, and specialty ingredients. The heart of the Baking & Pastry Arts Technology program is hands-on lab instruction by a chef instructor in a commercial kitchen.
Career Opportunities
With the superior baking skills you’ll learn in this program, you’ll be ready for an entry-level position in a rewarding, creative career. Bakers and pastry chefs are needed for niches like:
- Chocolatier
- Artisan Breads
- Wedding Cakes
- Cake Designer/Decorator
- Research and Development Chef
- Food Stylist
Degree Options and Requirements
This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor.
All students completing a career or technical program must complete a MGCCC Board- approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.
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For class times, visit the MGCCC class schedules.
Baking & Pastry Arts Technology Certificate
Semester One
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| HRT 1213 - Sanitation and Safety | 3 |
| CUT 1135 - Principles of Baking | 5 |
| CUT 1114 - Culinary Principles I | 4 |
| CUT 1153 - Introduction to Culinary Arts | 3 |
Semester Two
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| CUT 1613 - Nutrition | 3 |
| BPT 1224 - Cookies, Mignardise and Frozen Desserts | 4 |
| BPT 1234 - Classic Pastry, Pies and Tarts | 4 |
| BPT 2214 - Artisan Breads and Viennoiserie | 4 |
Total Credits: 30
Baking & Pastry Arts Technology Diploma
Semester Three
Total Credits: 15
Total Clock Hours: 1,290
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Semester Four
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| ENG 1113 / 1114 English Composition I or ENG 1033 Technical English | 3/4 |
| SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I | 3 |
| Math/Natural Science Elective | 3/4* |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Total Credits: 15/17
Note:
Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means” regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.