Baking and Pastry (AAS) Colorado Mesa University

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science Baking and Pastry degree will develop students’ skills and understanding in the production of chocolates, confections, pastries, ice creams and frozen desserts, yeast products, quick breads, sculpted items, sugar work, the use of fruits and international desserts. This degree also includes business and management courses: nutrition, purchasing, supervision and business information technology. This program will prepare students for employment in the field of baking and the art of pastries. The Associate of Applied Science program will develop the students’ skills and understanding in the production of chocolates, confections, pastries, ice creams and frozen desserts, yeast products, quick breads, sculpted items, sugar work, use of fruits and international desserts. Business and management courses to be taken include nutrition, purchasing, supervision, and business information technology. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared for an entry-level position in the broad and expanding hospitality/industry as well as prepared to continue for advanced study in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Management.

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