Schoolcraft program code #1YC.0P247/1YC.00247
The baking and pastry arts certificate program provides the skills necessary to enter bakeries, pastry shops, restaurants, and hotel bakeries and pastry kitchens.
The curriculum prepares students in quality baking and pastry preparation. The two core courses start with the fundamental skills and build gradually to the more advanced and refined skills. Topics covered include professionalism, safety and sanitation, dietetic baking, baking processes and techniques, pies, tarts, contemporary tortes, French pastry, cold and frozen desserts, chocolates, cake decoration, breads, cookies, and many other related nutritional desserts.
This program contains some courses restricted to students officially admitted to this program. Students who satisfactorily complete the program requirements qualify for a certificate of program completion.
This program requires students to complete a specific list of requirements before being officially admitted into the program. Students are listed in a pre-program code while the application requirements are being met. The full program start date and implementation of the program code may be dependent on space availability. Requirements are listed online at https://www.schoolcraft.edu/admissions/apply-to-sc/students-with-selective-admissions/ or the Culinary Baking and Pastry Arts Application Information . Contact the Admissions and Welcome Center at 734-462-4426 or admissions@schoolcraft.edu to complete an application.
Program Outcomes
- Practice food safety and sanitation
- Follow nutritional guidelines
- Identify and use kitchen equipment
- Perform pastry techniques
- Perform baking techniques
- Use restaurant computer software (back of the house, front of the house)
- Perform basic knife skills
- Perform product identification
- Explain Food Science concepts
- Design plate presentations
- Articulate and explain recipes
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Creating Your Academic Plan
Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.
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