Baking and Pastry Arts

Associate in Applied Science
Career Degree
Cost
$13,811*

Ignite your creativity in baking and pastry arts

Advance your career in the pastry world with an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in baking and pastry arts. Showcase the expertise you develop in the Garde Manger reception at the end of each semester.

In our lab classes, you learn the basics of baking. In advanced pastry classes, you'll create, design, implement and serve your pastries with show-stopping presentations.

Your coursework covers:

  • professionalism and teamwork
  • baking techniques and procedures
  • functions of ingredients
  • reading recipes and creating menus
  • knife skills

What can you do with a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts?

Many of our graduates have become supervisors and managers within a short time after graduation. Your A.A.S. degree widens your skill set and prepares you for higher-level roles in the industry.

You can progress to work as an owner or in corporate locations. Depending on your current work experience, you may begin at a lead, supervisor or manager level.

Start right away with your certificate in roles such as:

  • baker
  • pastry cook
  • assistant bakery manager

With additional education or experience, you can become:

  • assistant pastry chef
  • pastry chef
  • bakery manager

Highlights

  • Prairie at Brae Loch

    Gain hands-on learning at this student-managed restaurant.
  • Career Degree

    Earn an associate degree in 2 years and gain in-demand technical and job-ready skills.
  • Program Length: 2 Years

    Full-time students finish in 2 years.
  • Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

    Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college.

Career Outlook

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Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) helps you

  • complete the admission process
  • choose an academic program
  • enroll in first-semester classes
  • get access to helpful resources

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options and degree requirements, see the college catalog.

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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CLC 120 2
    HCM 110 3
    HCM 113 1
    HCM 170 4
    MTH 114 3
    • Course Code CLC 120
      Course Title
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HCM 110
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HCM 113
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HCM 170
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code MTH 114
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose other math courses instead of MTH 114.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    ENG 120 3
    HCM 172 4
    HCM 212 3
    HCM 214 3
    HCM 176 3
    • Course Code ENG 120
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HCM 172
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HCM 212
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HCM 214
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HCM 176
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose ENG 121 instead of ENG 120. Students also can choose other baking and pastry electives instead of HCM 176.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    PSY 121 3
    • Course Code PSY 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose PSY 122 instead of PSY 121.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CMM 111 3
    HCM 173 4
    HCM 175 3
    HCM 213 3
    HCM 177 3
    • Course Code CMM 111
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HCM 173
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HCM 175
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HCM 213
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HCM 177
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose CMM 121 instead of CMM 111. Students also can choose other baking and pastry electives instead of HCM 177.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    ART 149 3
    HCM 174 4
    HCM 178 3
    HCM 273 3
    HCM 179 4
    • Course Code ART 149
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HCM 174
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HCM 178
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HCM 273
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HCM 179
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose other courses instead of ART 149. Students also can choose other baking and pastry electives instead of HCM 179.

Total Credit Hours

65

*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.




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