Program Overview
Baking and Pastry Arts
Business and Social Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2047https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/bssdv/hospitality-and-culinary-management
Degree:: Associate in Applied Science
Plan 22FK The Baking and Pastry Arts program provides students with the knowledge and technical skills needed for employment in the baking and pastry industry. Students can pursue careers as bakers and pastry chefs in bakeries, restaurants, hotels, country clubs, retail stores and catering. Students acquire basic and advanced skills including artisan bread making, European tortes and pastries, chocolate work, frozen desserts, special diets and healthful baking. The program also prepares students for managerial positions in the pastry industry. To complete an A.A.S., students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements.
Recommended Plan of StudyFirst Semester | | 13 Credits | Course | Title | Hours |
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course | College Success Seminar | 2 | course | Introduction to Hospitality Industry | 3 | course | ServSafe: Food Service Sanitation | 1 | course | Patisserie I | 4 | course | Applied Mathematics I or other higher Math Elective | 3 | Second Semester | | 16 Credits | Course | Title | Hours |
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course | Technical Composition I or | | course | English Composition I | 3 | course | Patisserie II | 4 | course | Menu Marketing and Management | 3 | course | Hospitality Supervision | 3 | | Baking and Pastry Elective (see list below) | 3 | Summer Semester | | 3 Credits | Course | Title | Hours |
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course | Introduction to Psychology or | | course | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 | Third Semester | | 16-17 Credits | Course | Title | Hours |
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course* | Communication Skills or other approved CMM course (see list below) | 3 | course | Patisserie III | 4 | course | Nutrition | 3 | course | Purchasing and Inventory Control | 3 | | Baking and Pastry Elective (see list below) | 3-4 | Fourth Semester | | 16-17 Credits | Course | Title | Hours |
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ART 149 | Digital Photography or other Humanities or Fine Arts Elective | 3 | course | Advanced Pastry | 4 | course | Special Diets and Healthful Baking | 3 | course | Controlling Hospitality Costs | 3 | | Baking and Pastry Elective (see list below) | 3-4 | Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree | 64-66 | Baking and Pastry Elective Options | | Course | Title | Hours |
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course | Yeast Breads | 3 | course | Advanced Yeast Breads | 3 | course | Cake Decorating | 4 | course | Chocolate and Confections | 3 | course | Contemporary Restaurant Desserts | 3 | course | Culinary Arts Study Abroad | 3 | course | Culinary and Hospitality Internship | 3 |
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* Approved communication options:
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising contact your Academic Success Advisor or the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047.