Baking and Pastry Arts, Associate in Applied Science
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KKProgram Code: 0365
The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Baking and Pastry Arts is a sequential learning program taught over four semesters. All semesters include lecture, discussion, demonstration and hands-on production that allow students to practice the techniques of Baking and Pastry production in a commercial bakeshop environment. This program includes production for restaurant and bakeshop sales, offering the student real-world experience in the field.
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Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Coursework | ||
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition | 3 |
| Additional General Education Courses 1,2 | 12 | |
| Required Program Core | ||
| 330BKPS 765 | Introduction to Baking | 3 |
| 330BKPS 766 | Baking Safety and Sanitation | 2 |
| 330BKPS 767 | Baking Techniques | 3 |
| 330BKPS 768 | Pastry Techniques | 3 |
| 330BKPS 769 | Cookies and Tarts | 3 |
| 330BKPS 770 | Basic and Classical Cakes | 3 |
| 330BKPS 771 | Special Occasions Cakes | 3 |
| 330BKPS 772 | Individual Pastries | 3 |
| 330BKPS 773 | Confectionary Arts | 3 |
| 330BKPS 774 | Hearth Breads and Rolls | 4 |
| 330BKPS 775 | Specialty Breads | 4 |
| 330BKPS 776 | Advanced Baking Principles | 3 |
| 330BKPS 777 | Chocolate and Confections | 3 |
| 330BKPS 778 | Contemporary Desserts | 6 |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
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Select an additional 12 hours of general education courses from Communications, Fine Arts & Humanities, Mathematics, Social and Behavioral Sciences, or Physical Sciences & Life Sciences.
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At least one course must meet the Human Diversity (HD) requirement.
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate (BC), an Advanced Certificate (AC) and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Baking and Pastry Arts. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below.
Student must be eligible for ENGLISH 96 Aligned Reading and Composition and MATH 98 Beginning Algebra with Geometry to begin core curriculum classes.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 330BKPS 765 | Introduction to Baking | 3 |
| 330BKPS 766 | Baking Safety and Sanitation | 2 |
| 330BKPS 767 | Baking Techniques | 3 |
| 330BKPS 768 | Pastry Techniques | 3 |
| 330BKPS 769 | Cookies and Tarts | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 330BKPS 770 | Basic and Classical Cakes | 3 |
| 330BKPS 771 | Special Occasions Cakes | 3 |
| 330BKPS 772 | Individual Pastries | 3 |
| 330BKPS 773 | Confectionary Arts | 3 |
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| 330BKPS 774 | Hearth Breads and Rolls | 4 |
| 330BKPS 775 | Specialty Breads | 4 |
| 330BKPS 776 | Advanced Baking Principles | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 107 | Nutrition-Consumer Education 1 | 3 |
| Fine Arts & Humanities course (HD) 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 330BKPS 777 | Chocolate and Confections | 3 |
| 330BKPS 778 | Contemporary Desserts | 6 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| Fine Arts and Humanities course 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
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General Education Requirement
This program is offered through the Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute at Kennedy-King College.
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Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.
Bakers
Job Description
Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Emsi earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $21,434 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $29,167 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $42,939 |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $10 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $14 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $21 |
Annual Job Openings
865 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 82.47% |
| A certificate | 8.06% |
| Some college | 9.47% |
| An Associate degree | 0.00% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree