About the course

The Baking & Pastry Arts associate degree program provides students with a practical, skill-based baking and pastry education that explores both traditional and contemporary techniques in the production of breads, pastries, cakes and desserts. The baking and pastry arts students, using the medium of food, progress through a program of study that builds competency in celebration cakes, artisan breads, chocolate confections, plated desserts and classic pastries in state-of-the-art laboratory classrooms.

　　Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to: Execute professional techniques and skills needed to prepare, produce and serve desserts as it applies to the current food service industry, Perform the skills and techniques of professional artisanal bread baking and viennoiserie, Apply FDA recommended food safety and sanitation principles to products, tools and equipment used throughout the flow of food within the pastry kitchen, Implement cost control measures to track goods, services and costs through the cycle of cost control and to evaluate revenue and expenses and their effect on profitability and Communicate professionally and exhibit appropriate decision making skills with respect for individual and team diversity as it applies to the food service industry. Craft-based training is paired with traditional academic courses resulting in a curriculum that is both dynamic and directly aligned with industry needs. Students learn to develop recipes, implement cost controls, apply food safety and achieve a Conference for Food Protection approved Food Safety Manager Certification. General studies courses engage students in critical thinking and communication practices that align with industry expectations. The associate degree includes an internship experience that helps students gain industry experience. Students may engage in the internship experience locally, nationally and internationally if specified requirements are met. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: US$79,584

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Providence
Spring (January), 2024	Charlotte
Fall (August), 2024	Providence
Fall (August), 2024	Charlotte
Spring (January), 2025	Providence
Spring (January), 2025	Charlotte
Fall (August), 2025	Providence
Fall (August), 2025	Charlotte
Fall (August), 2025	Providence
Fall (August), 2025	Charlotte
Spring (January), 2026	Providence
Spring (January), 2026	Charlotte
Fall (August), 2026	Providence
Fall (August), 2026	Charlotte

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Johnson and Wales University

International Baccalaureate: Minimum score of 24. High School Transcripts. Postsecondary Transcripts (If applicable). TOEFL iBT: 75, IELTS: 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 75.0

　　

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