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Bakery/Pastry Foundations Certificate
Program Available at:
- El Centro
Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Culinary | Pastry | Hospitality webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing a Certificate in the Culinary | Pastry | Hospitality program. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Bakery/Pastry Foundations Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This level-one certificate is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to obtain employment as a baker/pastry cook or to train students interested in starting a cottage bakery/pastry business. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of food safety and sanitation, supervisory management as well as bakeshop operations theory. In the lab classes, students will learn basic and advanced baking techniques in addition to experiencing hands-on cake decorating practice led by expert pastry chefs. This certificate is a building block towards the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Bakery/Pastry. Courses that complete the Bakery/Pastry Specialist Certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 16 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
CHEF 1305 – Sanitation and Safety
PSTR 1301 – Fundamentals of Baking You must possess Texas State Recognized Food Handler Certification to be admitted to class by the 4th class day of this course.
CHEF 1301 – Basic Food Preparation You must possess Texas State Recognized Food Handler Certification to be admitted to class by the 4th class day of this course.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Courses in Semester 1 are taught in 8- and 16-week semesters.
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester and request an official program of study audit.
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Meet with your success coach to research career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 2
CHEF 2331 – Advanced Food Preparation This is the capstone course for this award.
PSTR 1206 – Cake Decorating I
PSTR 2207 – Cake Decorating II (Must enroll in and complete PSTR 1206 before enrolling in PSTR 2207)
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Bakery/Pastry Foundations Certificate.
Total Hours: 7
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 16 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS