Dec 04, 2024

2021-2022 Technical College of the Lowcountry Catalog / Student Handbook

2021-2022 Technical College of the Lowcountry Catalog / Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Baking and Pastry Arts (AAS)

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Degree: Associate in Applied Science

Major: Baking and Pastry Arts

Minimum Credits Required for Graduation: 66

Program Description: A degree program that prepares individuals to serve as professional bakers and pastry specialists in restaurants or other commercial baking establishments. Includes instruction in bread and pastry making, bread and pastry handling and storage, cake and pastry decorating, baking industry operations, product packaging and marketing operations, and counter display and service.

General Education Requirements

The following courses are required for this degree; however, other computer and general education coursework may be substituted by the advisor upon written request by the student.

Mathematics

Select one of the following. One mathematics course is required for this degree. At the discretion of the division dean, a mathematics course, now listed below, may be credited toward this requirement.

Humanities

Select one of the following (Note: Ethics is the preferred course):

Credits 18

Required Major Courses

Credits 45

Major Elective Courses

Complete 3 credits from the following with the advice and consent of your adivsor:

Credits 3

Total Credits 66

Sample Curriculum - Baking and Pastry Arts

First Year - Fall Semester

Mathematics

Select one of the following. One mathematics course is required for this degree. At the discretion of the division dean, a mathematics course, not listed below, may be credited toward this requirement.

Credits 15

First Year - Spring Semester

Credits 15

First Year - Summer Semester

Credits 6

Second Year - Fall Semester

Humanities

Select one of the following courses: (Note: PHI 110 Etchics is the preferred course):

Credits 15

Second Year - Spring Semester

Major Elective Course

Select one of the following courses with the advice and consent of your advisor: