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Credit Programs

Baking & Pastry Arts

Program ContactAaron Stumb
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Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Diploma
  • Certificates
Document(s):

Baking & Pastry Arts Diploma

Wake Tech Course ID: D55130

The Baking & Pastry Arts Diploma includes basic and advanced courses to help prepare students for entry into the baking field or to advance in their current position. Classes address both the art and science of baking. Students learn cooking and baking principles, garnishing and presentation skills. Modern supervision techniques are studied and practiced.

The majority of class time is devoted to actual hands-on kitchen skill development.  It is recommended that you speak with a departmental advisor for guidance on course selection.

Courses include the following:

  • CUL-110: Sanitation and Safety
  • CUL-142: Fundamentals of Food
  • CUL-160: Baking I
  • CUL-260: Baking II
  • BPA-210: Cake Design and Decorating
  • BPA-150: Artisan & Specialty Breads
  • BPA-230/230A: Chocolate Artistry
  • BPA-250: Dessert/Bread Production
  • ENG-111: Writing & Inquiry
  • MAT-110: Math Measurements and Literacy

Electives include the following:

  • HRM-245: Human Resource Management
  • BPA-120: Petits Fours and Pastries
  • BPA-220: Confection Artistry
  • CUL-112/112A: Nutrition for Foodservice
  • BPA-130: European Cakes and Tortes
  • BPA-240: Plated Desserts
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Career Outlook


  • Chef or Head Cooks
    32107.48
    Starting Salary
    55151.64
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Baker
    23090.04
    Starting Salary
    33929.95
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.

Completion Earns:

Diploma

Total Credits:

44

Campus Availability:

Scheduling Options:

  • Day or Evening

Course Format(s):

Financial Aid:

Yes, financial aid is available for this program

Courses Sequence:

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