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Advanced Baking and Pastry, Associate in Science Degree

Banner Code: 1_AS_ABP

Control Number: 16634

Financial Aid Eligible


The requirements for the Associate in Science in Advanced Baking and Pastry includes courses which lead to students gaining a solid foundational knowledge of the baking and pastry industry. Courses are designed for students who desire a career as an entrepreneur in the baking/pastry industry, or in the following positions found at restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, and bakeries; head baker, assistant pastry chef, pastry chef, and executive pastry chef.

Complete the Advanced Baking and Pastry Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.

Program Outcome

Students will be prepared for employment as professional and competent bakers, pastry cooks, or pastry entrepreneurs of retail and wholesale baking and pastry establishments.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education

Course Title Units
Required Courses
FBM A100Introduction to the Food and Service Industry3
FBM A102Sanitation and Safety2
CA A124Principles of Baking 12
CA A120Culinary Principles 13
FN A140Introduction to Nutrition Concepts2-3
or FN A170 Nutrition
CA A126Principles of Baking 22
CA A131Principles of Artisan3
CA A236Directed Practice for Baking and Pastry 12
CA A149Pantry2
FBM A220Food and Beverage Cost Control4
CA A205Culinary & Baking - Specialty Diets2
CA A226Principles of Pastry Arts3
CA A237Directed Practice for Baking and Pastry 22
FBM A215Quantity Food Production Management2
FBM A221Menu Planning and Purchasing3
FBM A222Management, Leadership, and Training3
Total Units40-41
Requirement Units
Program Major Units 40-41
AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Varies
Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement Varies
Total Minimum Degree Units 60

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
FBM A100 Introduction to the Food and Service Industry 3
FBM A102 Sanitation and Safety 2
CA A120 Culinary Principles 1 3
CA A124 Principles of Baking 1 2
FN A140
Introduction to Nutrition Concepts
or Nutrition
2-3
 Units12-13
Semester 2
CA A126 Principles of Baking 2 2
CA A131 Principles of Artisan 3
CA A149 Pantry 2
CA A236 Directed Practice for Baking and Pastry 1 2
FBM A220 Food and Beverage Cost Control 4
OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units16
Year 2
Semester 1
CA A205 Culinary & Baking - Specialty Diets 2
CA A226 Principles of Pastry Arts 3
CA A237 Directed Practice for Baking and Pastry 2 2
FBM A215 Quantity Food Production Management 2
FBM A221 Menu Planning and Purchasing 3
FBM A222 Management, Leadership, and Training 3
OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units18
Semester 2
OCC AS GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 3-4
OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE 3
Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 3-4
Intermediate Algebra 2
or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 1
 Units16-19
 Total Units62-66
1

OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units

2

Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2 

3

VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS