Culinary and Pastry Arts

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In our renowned Culinary and Pastry Arts program, you'll train alongside experienced professionals, develop dynamic skills and build strong industry connections — all at a fraction of the cost of for-profit culinary schools.

Our program provides training through classroom instruction and hands-on participation in Culinary and Pastry Arts. Students get real world experience each semester preparing complete three-course meal services that are open to the public.

Offered at 8 Locations
2 Associate Degrees Available
4 Certificates Available
Culinary Track and Pastry Track

Degrees & Certificates

Culinary Arts

Associate of Applied Science Degree

  • 60 credit hours - 5 semesters
  • $4,740 tuition
  • Available at: All campuses and the Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality Center

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Level 1 Certificate

  • 37 credit hours - 3 semesters
  • $2,923 tuition
  • Available at: All campuses and the Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality Center

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Level 1 Certificate

  • 15 credit hours - 2 semesters
  • $1,185 tuition
  • Available at: All campuses and the Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality Center

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Bakery/Pastry Arts

Associate of Applied Science Degree

  • 60 credit hours - 5 semesters
  • $4,740 tuition
  • Available at: All campuses and the Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality Center

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Level 1 Certificate

  • 37 credit hours - 3 semesters
  • $2,923 tuition
  • Available at: All campuses and the Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality Center

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Level 1 Certificate

  • 15 credit hours - 2 semesters
  • $1,185 tuition
  • Available at: All campuses and the Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality Center

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Career Information

The Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex’s thriving tourist and convention businesses create strong demand for qualified personnel in a competitive food and hospitality industry.

Food service plays a major role in work at:

  • Hotels
  • Restaurants
  • Resorts
  • Cruise ships and railway lines
  • Cafés and bistros
  • Bakeries and pastry shops
  • Catering businesses
  • Magazine test kitchens
  • Public and private schools, from elementary to university level
  • Grocery and specialty food stores
  • Institutions such as hospitals and nursing homes

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