Associate of Science in Baking and Pastry Arts
*An Associate of Science degree is considered a terminal degree. The decision on course transferability rests with the receiving institution.
Program Description
Keiser University's Associate of Science degree in Baking and Pastry Arts provides instruction in the art and science of baking. Students use a variety of tools and equipment to produce items such as quick breads, yeast breads, cakes, frozen desserts, centerpieces, candies, cookies and various pastries. Students also study proper food service sanitation, supervisory procedures and nutrition.
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives.
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To prepare students for positions as entry-level bakers
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To familiarize students with a variety of tools and equipment used in professional baking
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To introduce students to various desserts and pastries prepared by bakers
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Prerequisites for Major Courses:
None
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Baking and Pastry Arts, students must earn 84.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows.
| Baking and Pastry Major Courses (60.0 credit hours) |
Laminated Doughs and Pastries |
3.0 credit hours |
American Yeast Breads |
3.0 credit hours |
European Yeast Breads |
3.0 credit hours |
Custards, Puddings and Mousses |
3.0 credit hours |
Fruit Cookery and Confiture |
3.0 credit hours |
Ice Creams, Sorbets and Frozen Desserts
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3.0 credit hours |
American Cakes and Icings |
3.0 credit hours |
European Cakes and Icings |
3.0 credit hours |
Modern Baking |
3.0 credit hours |
Guest Services |
3.0 credit hours |
Baking and Pastry Arts Externship |
9.0 credit hours |
Nutrition and Sensory Evaluation |
3.0 credit hours |
Quick Breads and Breakfast Items |
3.0 credit hours |
Petit Four Sec, Glace and Cookies |
3.0 credit hours |
Introduction to Baking and Pastry |
3.0 credit hours |
Amenities and Showpieces |
3.0 credit hours |
Food Service Supervision |
3.0 credit hours |
Food Service Sanitation |
3.0 credit hours |
Lower Division General Education Courses (36.0 credit hours) (pdf file)
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* An Associate of Science Degree is considered a terminal degree and is not transferable.
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