Baking and Pastry Arts Program and Degree Options

This specialized culinary program develops students' knowledge and skills to produce pastries; yeast-raised products; quick breads; chocolates and confections; cakes and decorating; ice creams; and frozen and fruit desserts. CMU Tech's baking and pastry program has earned its excellent reputation as a training ground and career starter. Graduates from this program are ready to step directly into an entry-level job with the skills and knowledge to build a successful career in the baking and pastry industry.

Why choose the Baking and Pastry Arts program at CMU Tech?

State-of-the-art baking and pastry lab
Small classes with individual attention from experienced chefs, caterers, bakers, sommeliers, restaurant owners and managers
Catering and competition opportunities
Program aligns with the prerequisite requirements for a Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Management and Interdisciplinary Studies

Baking and Pastry

Associate of Applied Science

The Associate of Applied Science Baking and Pastry degree will develop students’ skills and understanding in the production of chocolates, confections, pastries, ice creams and frozen desserts, yeast products, quick breads, sculpted items, sugar work, the use of fruits and international desserts. This degree also includes business and management courses: nutrition, purchasing, supervision and business information technology.

Academic Requirements for Associate of Applied Science in Baking and Pastry

Bakeshop Production

Technical Certificate

This certificate program will develop students’ skills and understanding in the production of pastries, yeast products, quick breads, the use of fruits and international desserts. Students who complete this certificate may find employment in the following areas: baker, baking assistant, journeyman baker, cake decorator or pastry cook. This certificate also prepares students for advanced study in the Associate of Applied Science in Baking and Pastry or bachelor's in hospitality management.

Academic Requirements for Technical Certificate in Bakeshop Production