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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