Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Baking and Pastry Arts provides instruction in the art and science of baking and pastry preparation. 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 foodservice sanitation, supervisory procedures and nutrition.
The following goals are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission:
The student will be able to:
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To receive an Associate of Science degree in Baking and Pastry Arts, students must earn 72.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:
Baking and Pastry Arts Major Courses (48.0 credit hours) | |
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Mise en Place | 3.0 credit hours |
Farm to Fork | 3.0 credit hours |
Baking | 3.0 credit hours |
Supervision and Cost Controls | 3.0 credit hours |
Pastry Basics | 3.0 credit hours |
Yeast Breads & Laminated Dough | 3.0 credit hours |
Advanced Pastry Techniques | 3.0 credit hours |
Specialty Yeast Breads | 3.0 credit hours |
Chocolates, Confections & Centerpieces | 3.0 credit hours |
European Tortes & Contemporary Plated Desserts | 3.0 credit hours |
Cake Baking Design & Decoration | 3.0 credit hours |
Wedding Cakes, Amenities and Showpieces | 3.0 credit hours |
Baking and Pastry Arts Externship | 12.0 credit hours |
Behavioral Science (3.0 credit hours) | |
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Strategies for Success | 3.0 credit hours |
American History Pre 1876 | 3.0 credit hours |
American History Since 1876 | 3.0 credit hours |
Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Sociology | 3.0 credit hours |
Communications (3.0 credit hours) | |
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Speech Communications | 3.0 credit hours |
Computers (3.0 credit hours) | |
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Introduction to Computers | 3.0 credit hours |
English (3.0 Credit Hours) | |
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English Composition I | 3.0 credit hours |
English Composition II | 3.0 credit hours |
Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours) | |
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American Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
English Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
Mathematics (3.0 credit hours) | |
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Intermediate Algebra | 3.0 credit hours |
Natural Science (6.0 credit hours) | |
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General Biology | 3.0 credit hours |
General Biology Laboratory | 1.0 credit hours |
Environmental Science | 3.0 credit hours |
Advanced Biology | 3.0 credit hours |
Advanced Biology Laboratory | 1.0 credit hours |
General Marine Biology | 3.0 credit hours |
General Chemistry | 3.0 credit hours |
General Chemistry Laboratory | 1.0 credit hours |
Advanced Chemistry | 3.0 credit hours |
Advanced Chemistry Laboratory | 1.0 credit hours |
Credit hours in parentheses indicate the required number of credit hours in each discipline. In addition, students are assigned 3.0 additional general education credit hours.
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The instructors at Keiser University impacted my life. They believed in my ability to become a great graphic designer, regardless of how I felt about my skills. KU helped to prepare me for the real world and got me to where I am today.
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The instructors at Keiser University impacted my life. They believed in my ability to become a great graphic designer, regardless of how I felt about my skills. KU helped to prepare me for the real world and got me to where I am today.