Baking and Pastry Arts, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
The Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate is designed to qualify individuals who have completed the certificate to work in the baking and pastry industry.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Prepare baked goods and dessert items that are marketable to the public and safe to consume.
Noncredit Certificate of Completion Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| HOSP 477 | Bakeshop: Yeasted and Non-Yeasted Breads (34 Hours) | 0 |
| HOSP 478 | Bakeshop: Basic Baking Techniques (36.5 Hours) | 0 |
| HOSP 481 | Bakeshop: Pies and Tarts (36 Hours) | 0 |
| HOSP 482 | Bakeshop: Cakes, Tortes and Decorating Techniques (36.5 Hours) | 0 |
| HOSP 483 | Bakeshop: French Pastries and Restaurant-Style Desserts (36.5 Hours) | 0 |
| HOSP 484 | Chocolate I: Introduction to Chocolate (18 Hours) | 0 |
| HOSP 487 | Bakeshop: Regional French Desserts (36.5 Hours) | 0 |
| HOSP 488 | Chocolate II: Chocolates and Confections (18 Hours) | 0 |
| Total Hours | 252 | |
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