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Apr 28, 2024
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2023-2024 Academic Catalog
Graduation Map: Baking and Pastry Arts, Advanced Baking Option, AAS
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Students pursuing a career as a pastry chef can expect a strong job market today and faster than average growth for the next several years. The Associate of Applied Science in Baking and Pastry Arts will enable students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for employment as a baking or pastry chef. Graduates of the program will earn the Certified Pastry Culinarian from the American Culinary Federation.
ACTS Course Numbers
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Go to https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students for more information.
Degree Requirements
-This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours.
-A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average required for graduation.
-Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all degree specific courses taken.
-This program of study includes special program fees beyond current tuition and college fees.
-Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.
-Please note: additional prerequisite courses may be required if minimum placement test scores are not met.
Career Opportunities
Bakers* Head Bakers* Cake Decorators*Pastry Chefs *Management Trainees * Pastry Cooks
(This is not acomprehensive list of positions that you will be qualified for upon completion of the program.)
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Semester One
Complete all 15 hours
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Course/Requirement |
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Semester Taken |
Grade |
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BAK 1301 Baking I |
3 |
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BAK 1303 Cakes & Cake Decoration |
3 |
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BAK 1305 Candies & Chocolate |
3 |
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CUL 1301 Applied Foodservice Sanitation |
3 |
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Math (select one of the following): MATH 1300 Mathematical Reasoning OR MATH 1302 College Algebra (or higher) |
3 |
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PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR
Semester Two
Complete all 15 hours
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Course/Requirement |
Credits |
Semester Taken |
Grade |
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BAK 1302 Basic Pastry Techniques |
3 |
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BAK 1307 Centerpiece Cake Production |
3 |
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BAK 2302 Advanced Pastry Techniques |
3 |
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BAK 2303 Advanced Wedding Cake Production |
3 |
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ENGL 1311 English Composition I |
3 |
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PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR
Semester Three
Complete all 15 hours
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Course/Requirement |
Credits |
Semester Taken |
Grade |
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BAK 1304 Baking II |
3 |
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BAK 1306 Artisan Breads, Yeast Breads, Flatbreads, Crackers, and Rolls |
3 |
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BAK 2306 Baking Practicum |
3 |
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CIS 1103 Computer Concepts |
3 |
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ENGL 1312 English Composition II |
3 |
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PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR
Semester Four
Complete all 15 hours
PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR - APPLY FOR GRADUATION
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