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CUPSTC - Pastry Arts Academic Credit Certificate

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Program Title

Pastry Arts Academic Credit Certificate

Program Code

CUPSTC

Program Description

This option is designed for the culinary student who wants to pursue a career in pastry arts. This program consists of select credits that would benefit the individual who wants to develop their pastry skills into more advanced and elaborate patisserie, cakes, confections, and decorating. The student must pass the SERV-SAFE sanitation examination to receive the certificate. Students must take 22.5 career credits as follows and six general education credits, plus 2 elective credits. A grade of "C" or better in all career courses is required to receive the Pastry Arts Academic Credit Certificate.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

-Demonstrate a working knowledge of the history of the culinary profession
-Apply computation skills pertinent to the culinary industry
-Demonstrate advanced baking techniques
-Apply the standards of sanitation and safety that have been attained upon successful completion of the National Restaurant Association’s Serv-Safe Certification

Requirements

General Education: 6 credits

  • course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3

  • course - Principles of Sustainability Credits: 3

Career Studies: 26 Credits as Follows:

A grade of "C" or higher must be earned in all career studies courses in order to complete this program.

  • course - Introduction to Culinary Principles Credits: 2

  • course - Culinary Math and Purchasing Credits: 3

  • course - Baking Skills I Credits: 3

  • course - Patisserie Credits: 3

  • course - Advanced Baking Skills Credits: 3

  • course - Advanced Patisserie Credits: 3

  • course - Advanced Pastry Arts Credits: 3

  • course - Confectionary and Showpieces Credits: 3

  • course - Nutrition and Health Credits: 3 or course - Nutrition in the Culinary Arts Credits: 3

Total Credits: 32