Baking/Pastry Specialization, Associate in Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
CHEF 1301Basic Food Preparation

3

CHEF 1305Sanitation and Safety

3

PSTR 1301Fundamentals of Baking

3

Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Elective

3

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
RSTO 2301Principles of Food and Beverage Controls

3

IFWA 1318Nutrition for the Food Service Professionals

3

PSTR 2431Advanced Pastry Shop

4

PSTR 1310Pies, Tarts, Teacakes, and Cookies

3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective

3

Communications (SPCH) Core Elective

3

Mathematics OR Life and Physical Sciences Core Elective

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
PSTR 1306Cake Decorating I

3

PSTR 1305Breads and Rolls

3

HAMG 2305Hospitality Management and Leadership

3

PSTR 1442Quantity Bakeshop Production

4

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
Pastry Elective

3

PSTR 1380Cooperative Education-Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

3

PSTR 1440Plated Desserts (Capstone)

4

ENGL 1301Composition I

3

Pastry electives may be chosen from PSTR 1391, PSTR 2301 or PSTR 2307.

Total Semester Hours­ for Associate Degree 60