Central Arizona College

Baking and Pastry Certificate

Semester Hours: 18
Effective Term: Fall 2016

Prerequisites: RDG094 and MAT082 or equivalent placement test scores.
Corequisites: None

Program Description: This Certificate is designed to prepare students for employment in such establishments as retail bakeries, fine dining restaurants and hotels, upscale pastry and bake shops, commercial baking and entrepreneurships. The core courses will help students develop a solid foundation in basic baking skills. The student may tailor the degree to meet individual goals in areas such as bread baking, cake decorating, wedding cake production, and/or chocolate and sugar show pieces. Students pursuing an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Culinary Arts Degree may specialize in Baking and Pastry. All courses in the Baking and Pastry Certificate are requirements for the Culinary Arts A.A.S. Degree. High school diploma or GED are recommended.

Recommended Proficiencies: Math and English college level placement test scores, or unofficial college transcript.

Course Requirements
Baking and Pastry Certificate Total Credits: 18 Credits Core Requirements (14) CUL105 Food Safety Foundations (1) CUL160 Baking and Pastry I (3) CUL260 Baking and Pastry II (3) NTR223 Food Service Management (3) OR HRM103 Managing Food Service Operations (3) NTR104 Nutrition (3) plus NTR104L Personal Wellness Lab (1) OR NTR104 Nutrition (3) plus (1) Culinary Arts elective OR CUL268 Nutrition and Special Needs Baking (3) plus CUL (1) elective OR NTR141 Nutrition and Wellness (4) (NTR141 may also fulfill Physical and Biological Sciences Requirement for Culinary A.A.S. Degree.) Electives: Choose 4 or more CUL161 Cake Decorating (1) CUL162 Cake, Fillings and Frostings (1) CUL261 Advanced Cake Decorating (1) CUL262 Specialty & Wedding Cakes (1) CUL263 Everything Chocolate (1) CUL264 Confectionary Show Pieces (1) CUL265 Artisan and Specialty Breads (1) CUL266 Advanced Pastry (1) Other Requirements Reading Competency: RDG094 College Reading Students must earn: - a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; -a minimum of 3 earned CAC credits numbered 100 or above; -a minimum of 18 semester credits.
Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Comprehension Level) Describe proper baking terminology in reference to equipment, procedures, and ingredients. 2. (Comprehension Level) Identify proper measurement method and tools per ingredient. 3. (Application Level) Calculate changes in ingredient measurements and equipment when varying production quantity. 4. (Analysis Level) Explain the function of ingredients in formulas and correctly manipulate and substitute ingredients in the formulas based on nutritional concerns such as vegan, lactose, sugar, and/or gluten-free diets. 5. (Application Level) Prepare yeast-leavened breads, cakes, cookies, frostings, chocolates, fondant, pastry, sauces and creams; products utilizing egg foams, meringues, gelatin, and various specialty baked products; evaluate quality and sensory characteristics of products. 6. (Synthesis Level) Organize for large events; prepare menus, manipulate formulas, and execute quantity food production. 7. (Application Level) Apply safe food practices in all aspects of food production and service. 8. (Knowledge Level) Identify major nutrients: the sources, requirements and functions and describe the role of nutrition as it relates to menu planning and recipe development. 9. (Application Level) Demonstrate proficiency in students selected area of specialty such as wedding cake production, artisan breads, or pastry. 10. (Evaluation Level) Evaluate the quality and sensory characteristics of baked goods and pastries.
Standards for Program
None