The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Baking and Pastry Arts provides a broad foundation of baking and pastry theory and practical training necessary for success in the food service industry. Students will learn the art of creating tasty baked goods, pastries, and confections, from traditional bread baking to beautiful showpieces. Students will also learn to use sugar, syrups, icings and chocolate. Prepares students for a career as a professional baker or pastry chef in a bakery, restaurant, hotel or resort.
Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) at Southwestern was granted accreditation by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). This accreditation is the highest level available for initial accreditation by the ACF – the premier professional chefs' organization in North America, focusing its efforts on offering education, apprenticeship and industry certification. With the ACF accreditation, OCCI’s graduates will automatically gain the title of Certified Culinarian upon graduation, along with their associate’s degrees.
Entry Requirements
For application and fee information, contact OCCI Admissions at 541-888-7195.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 91 credit hours with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better. Twenty-four (24) credits must be completed at Southwestern before the AAS Baking and Pastry Arts degree is awarded.
Complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term).
Pre-Program Courses
Students are required to take the following courses prior to the program courses, depending on students' college placement information. See advisor for details:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS90 | Computer Basics (or demonstrate proficiency) | 2 |
| MTH20 | Basic Mathematics (or placement in a higher math course) | 4 |
| WR90R | Academic Literacy (or placement in higher writing course) | 4 |
Program Guide
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CRT2015 | Sanitation and Safety for Managers | 3 |
| CRT2031 | Bakery and Pastry Fundamentals | 6 |
| CRT2032 | Baking and Pastry Fundamentals II | 7 |
| CRT2039 | Prof Pres for the Culinary Wrkfrc 1 | 3 |
| MTH81 | Applied Mathematics for Culinary Arts | 4 |
| Credits | 23 | |
| Winter | ||
| CRT2016 | Culinary Nutrition 2 | 3 |
| CRT2027 | Introduction to Sugar | 1 |
| CRT2028 | Basic Chocolate | 1 |
| CRT2033 | Classic and Contemporary Cakes | 4 |
| CRT2040 | Culinary Arts for Baking and Pastry | 6 |
| CIS120 | Concepts of Computing | 4 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| CRT2007 | Inventory Control and Purchasing | 1 |
| CRT2017 | Restaurant Management Supervision | 3 |
| CRT2018 | Culinary Arts Career Planning | 1 |
| CRT2024 | Frozen Desserts | 3 |
| CRT2026 | Dessert Menu Development | 1 |
| CRT2030 | Bakery Design | 3 |
| CRT2045 | Retail Baking | 7 |
| WR115 | Introduction to Expository Writing (or higher) 3 | 3 |
| Credits | 22 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| CRT2034 | Advanced Sugar and Chocolate | 2 |
| CRT2037 | Plated Desserts | 6 |
| CRT2038 | Applied Visual Principles | 1 |
| CRT2042 | Wedding Cakes | 3 |
| HE250 | Personal Health 2 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fall | ||
| CRT280B2 | CWE: Baking and Pastry Arts | 12 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 91 | |
| 1 | SP111 Fundamentals of Public Speaking or higher may be substituted for CRT2039 Prof Pres for the Culinary Wrkfrc. |
| 2 | FN225 Nutrition may be substituted for CRT2016 Culinary Nutrition. |
| 3 | Excluding WR241 Imaginative Creative Writing Fiction, WR242 Imaginative Writing Poetry Poetry, WR243 Imaginative Writing Explorations, and WR250 Autobiography Writing. |
| 4 | PE231 Wellness for Life or three (3) credits of PE185 sport/activity courses may be substituted for HE250 Personal Health. |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Prepare yeast-raised products to include breads, yeast-leavened pastries to include laminated doughs, breakfast pastries and leavened cakes.
- Prepare a variety of cakes, fillings and icings to include chemical and mechanical leavening techniques.
- Prepare a variety of egg- and dairy-based products to include meringue, sponge, soufflés, mousses, custards, and creams.
- Prepare a variety of fried baked goods to include fritters and doughnuts.
- Prepare a variety of pastry products to include pies, tarts, pate a choux, crepes, puff pastry, and fillo dough.
- Identify, select and demonstrate the use of various chocolates and sugar and the common uses for the decoration processes.
- List and explain the application of mixes and other convenience products pertaining to the baking process.
- Utilize concept of cost control, purchasing, receiving, quality standards, profit, and staffing costs.
- Describe and apply the principles of nutrition to maximize nutrient retention in baking preparation.
- Demonstrate supervisory skills and abilities utilizing critical-thinking skills.
- Obtain ServSafe Certification.