Program Information
A.S. Certificate - Code 0826 - Catalog 2018/2019
Costa Magoulas, Dean, 386-506-3578, Costa.Magoulas@daytonastate.edu
Lisa Allen, Program Advisor, 386-506-3946, Lisa.Allen@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The Baking and Pastry Arts program at Daytona State College is committed to providing a quality education incorporating both theory and practice in order to prepare professionally responsible and capable individuals who will demonstrate value to employers within the hospitality industry. Additionally, our mission is to provide the hospitality industry with leaders who will make meaningful contributions to both the industry and their communities.
Description:
This program will prepare students for employment in the retail and wholesale bakery segment of the food service industry. This program is designed to teach students specific skills in the techniques and methods of planning, and production of baked goods. Students will learn industry standards of quality and quantity. An additional bonus for students in the Culinary Management AS program, if they choose to complete the Baking and Pastry Arts certificate, is the increased marketability of this additional skill set.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Demonstrate basic and advanced techniques used in pastry and baking.
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Apply sanitation procedures that comply with FDA principles and requirements.
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Demonstrate skills needed for employment within a professional baking and pastry business.
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Interpret basic nutrition principles and how they impact customers’ dietary restrictions.
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Utilize multiple baking and cooking techniques to create pastries, desserts, artisan breads, and chocolates.
Note: This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship.
Approximate Additional Costs
Program Tuition and Fees: $3,583.65
Access Fee: $38.50 ($1.10 per credit)
Assessment Fee: $33
Lab Fees: $1200
Uniforms: $150
Pastry Kit: $270
Textbook Estimate: $285
*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.
Careers
Baker, Pastry Chef, Wedding Cake Specialist, Retail or Wholesale Bakeshop Manager.
The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to students for all vocational and certificate programs. Additional information on the career, job, or salary potential can be found at: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-3011.00.
Program Length: The typical length of this program is three (3) semesters (36 weeks) for a full-time student. This is a new program and no information is currently available on graduation and placement rates.
For additional information on wages, trends and career videos: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/Occupations/occupation-profile.aspx?keyword=Bakers&onetcode=51301100&location=DAYTONA%20BEACH,%20FL.
Note: Need help preparing for your job search? Login to Daytona State's Career Services Online (CSO) to create your personal career account, or email your Daytona State College Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
2nd Semester
Summer Semester
Total Credit Hours: 35