Pastry Arts, AAS

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The Associate of Applied Science degree in Pastry Arts program prepares students for careers in pastry shops, hotels and restaurants, country clubs, catering facilities, and institutional food services. Students will learn quality and quantity baking and pastry creations in well‑equipped commercial facilities with related work in sanitation, nutrition, food purchasing and storage, and human relations.

You are strongly encouraged to work with a counselor, academic advisor, or faculty/department coordinator

Degree & Certificate Requirements

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Suggested sequence (may be modified to meet your needs):

Credit Hours Required: 63

Semester 1

CULH 1050 - Culinary Techniques Credit Hours: 4.00
CULH 1155 - Sanitation Credit Hours: 2.00 (Critical Course minimum grade of B is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
HTMT 1900 - Food & Beverage Management Credit Hours: 3.00
CULH 1340 - Production Baking Credit Hours: 4.00 (Exploratory Course ) (Critical Course minimum grade B is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
BIOL 1400 - Fundamentals of Nutrition Credit Hours: 3.00 (Required Course GEN ED Group II)

Semester 2

CULH 1310 - Culinary Skills Development Credit Hours: 4.00
CULH 1420 - Purchasing Credit Hours: 3.00
CULH 2180 - Pastry Arts Credit Hours: 4.00 (Critical Course minimum grade B is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
Select a minimum of 4.00 credit hours from the following:
CULH 1440 - Beverage Service Credit Hours: 2.00
CULH 1600 - Ice Carving & Design Credit Hours: 3.00
CULH 2025 - Wine Appreciation Credit Hours: 2.00
CULH 2035 - Nutritional Cooking Credit Hours: 2.00
CULH 2045 - Vegetarian Cuisine Credit Hours: 2.00

Semester 3

CULH 2080 - Wedding Cakes Credit Hours: 4.00
CULH 2120 - Chocolate Creations Credit Hours: 4.00
GEN ED - Group I.A (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable
GEN ED - Group IV (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable

Semester 4

CULH 2100 - Centerpieces Credit Hours: 4.00
CULH 2160 - Plated Desserts Credit Hours: 4.00
CULH 2200 - Artisan & Special Breads Credit Hours: 4.00
GEN ED - Group III (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable

Pastry Arts - Additional Program Information

Program Options
Credential	Title	Credit Hours Required	Notes
Associate of Applied Science	Pastry Arts	63	Designed for entry into the field of Culinary Arts.
Certificate	Pastry Arts	30	Designed for entry‑level positions or furthering one’s career.
Skill Specific Certificate	Pastry Arts-Assistant Baker	6	Designed for entry‑level positions or furthering one’s career.

Contact Title	Name	Phone	E-mail	Location
Professor	Scott O’Farrell	586.226.4741	ofarrells@macomb.edu	Center Campus
Professor	Heather Pusta	586.286.2088	pustah53@macomb.edu	Center Campus
Professor	Ramon Hollingsworth	586.226.4776	hollingsworthr@macomb.edu	Center Campus

Program Description:

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Apply the fundamentals of baking science to the preparation of a variety of products.

2. Evaluate advanced decorating techniques, complex preparations of pastry, confections and dessert products.

3. Perform mathematical functions related to foodservice operations.

4. Evaluate styles of leadership in human relations and personnel management.

5. Evaluate organizational structure and basic functions of departments within hospitality and food service establishments.

6. Apply quality standards and regulations governing food products to the purchasing function.

7. Reinforce personal hygiene habits and food handling practices that protects the health of the consumer.

Accreditation:

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Pastry Arts program at Macomb is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC). Upon graduation, students may receive American Culinary Federation Certified Pastry Culinarian status.

Career Opportunities:

Pastry Arts

Transfer Pathways:

Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers.

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