Associate in Science, Baking and Pastry Arts

The Baking and Pastry Arts Associate in Science Degree provides students with the fundamental knowledge of Baking and Pastry principles and techniques to prepare our graduates for employment in Retail, Hotel, and Resort Bakery and Pastry kitchens. The associate degree will provide students with a PROGRAMS OF STUDY LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE 2020-2021 CATALOG 105 broad-based general education which will prepare them for global citizenry.

15-20

The Associate Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts provides students the advanced baking and pastry skills to obtain employment as a pastry sous chef, baker and manager.  Coursework includes baking and pastry skills, cakes, breads, Viennese pastries and bakery operations. 

1. Students will be able to organize and develop Front-of-the-House (FOH) and Back-of-the-House (BOH) procedures and apply cost control measures in a retail bakery.

2. Students will be able to apply advanced baking and pastry skills in the areas of bread, Viennoiserie, pastries, and cakes. 

The program aligns with LBCC’s mission in providing equitable student learning and achievement, and workforce development to our diverse community.  Furthermore, the program offers students a pathway to attain career and educational goals.

Required Courses        Units

CULAR 10 Intro to Hospitality 3

CULAR 20 App. Food Serv Sanit In Hotel/Rstr Mgmt      2

BAKE 241 Baking Skills & Principles 5

BAKE 242 Pastry Skills & Principles 5

BAKE 243A Advanced Bakery Operations 4

BAKE 243B Advanced Bakery Practicum 4

CULAR 250 Culinary Skills for Baking Students 2

BAKE 246 Specialty Cakes & French Pastries 1.5

BAKE 247    Cake Decorating 1.5

BAKE 258    Artisan Breads 1.5

BAKE 259 Viennese Pastries 1.5

Subtotal Units 31

IN ADDITION, Complete 1.5 units from the following

BAKE 253 Chocolate, Sugar and Confections 1.5

BAKE 255 Plated Desserts 1.5

BAKE 256 Holiday Desserts 1.5

Total Units in the Major 32.5

RECOMMENDED but not required courses:

LEARN 11 Introduction to Study Skills 1

MATH 825 Culinary Math 1

COSA 1 Computer and Information Competency 1

Existing program being modified

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150-200