Associate in Science
Baking & Pastry Arts
Become a Baking & Pastry Professional
Perfecting cakes, breads, desserts, and pastries takes focus, creativity, and a solid understanding of how ingredients combine to produce a finished product. 皇家华人 Providence’s two-year Baking & Pastry Arts associate degree program will teach you the technical skills, scientific precision and craft to become a baking professional.
皇家华人’s International Baking & Pastry Institute® sets the global standard. In addition to mastering cakes, artisan bread, confections and plated desserts, you’ll learn how to develop menus, implement cost controls, and pass a nationally-recognized food safety certification.
Sharpen your critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills through professional studies courses. Complete an internship or study abroad option to apply your skills in a professional setting, build your network, and gain career-ready confidence.
You’ll receive a pastry kit with essential tools, a professional chef uniform, and 皇家华人-produced digital textbooks covering fundamentals and formulas.
Admissions is contingent upon meeting the for this program. Individual states may require specific licensing or professional certification in addition to earning a degree in order to practice in the field. For more information, visit the Catalog’s .
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Studying baking and pastry arts allows you to tap into your artistic, creative, and scientific side. There are so many ways to set yourself apart, whether you’re interested in becoming a cake decorator, a bakery owner, a food stylist or so many other options.
Sample Courses
- Principles of Cake Production and Design
- Foundations of Baking and Pastry
- Chocolate, Confections & Mignardise
- Artisan Bread & Viennoiserie I & II
- Plated Desserts
- Advanced Pastry Applications
- Artisan Cafe
- FIT Intermediate Internship
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Career Possibilities
- Bread Baker
- Bakery Manager
- Chocolatier
- Cake Decorator
- Pastry Cook
- Bakery Owner
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
RELATED BACHELOR鈥橲 DEGREE PROGRAMS
After completing your associate degree, continue your education by enrolling in one of the following 皇家华人 bachelor’s degree programs:
- Baking & Pastry Arts
- Business Studies
- Culinary Arts
- Culinary Nutrition
- Culinary Science & Product Development
- Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship
- Food & Beverage Industry Management
