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:
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.
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:
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