Bakery/Pastry A.A.S.

For more information, visit the Dallas College Culinary and Pastry Arts webpage and your success coach at your campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Bakery/Pastry. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Bakery/Pastry. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.

The A.A.S. degree in Bakery/Pastry provides students the basic and advanced skills, practice and experience needed to build a professional career as a head baker/pastry chef. This degree program will equip students to advance into supervisory roles as their experience and skills develop. Components of the degree program include supervisory and management theory and practice as well as hands-on food preparation and advanced baking/pastry techniques across multiple product categories. Practical work experience and academic preparation are also included in this degree to produce well-rounded professionals with the confidence to become leaders in the food and hospitality industry. All CHEF, IFWA, PSTR and RSTO courses must be completed with a “C" or better. This award is accredited by the American Culinary Federation and completers qualify for entry-level pastry chef certification. Completing the courses on this degree also completes the Bakery/Pastry Foundations Certificate (BF) and the Bakery/Pastry Specialist Certificate (BC) and are noted below. The Bakery/Pastry Foundations Certificate must be completed prior to enrollment in the Bakery/Pastry Specialist Certificate.

Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.

Catalog Year       2024-2025      You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type       Associate of Applied Science

GPA Requirement        Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI       Must be Complete

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

CHEF 1305 – Sanitation and Safety (Course also applies to BF and BC)

PSTR 1301 – Fundamentals of Baking You must possess Texas State Recognized Food Handler Certification to be admitted to class by the 4^th class day of this course. (Course also applies to BF and BC)

CHEF 1301 – Basic Food Preparation You must possess Texas State Recognized Food Handler Certification to be admitted to class by the 4^th class day of this course. (Course also applies to BF and BC)

CHEF 2331 – Advanced Food Preparation (Course also applies to BF and BC)

PSTR 1206 – Cake Decorating I (Course also applies to BF and BC)

PSTR 2207 – Cake Decorating II (Must enroll in and complete PSTR 1206 before enrolling in PSTR 2207) (Course also applies to BF and BC)

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

1. Courses in Semester 1 are taught in 8 and 16-week semesters. Students enrolled in a 16-week semester cannot take CHEF 1301 and CHEF 2331 in the same semester.
2. Meet with your success coach to apply for the Bakery/Pastry Foundations Certificate.
3. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
4. Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.

   ​Total Hours: 16​

SEMESTER 2

PSTR 2331 – Advanced Pastry Shop (Course also applies to BC)

PSTR 1305 – Breads and Rolls (Course also applies to BC)

HAMG 1324 – Hospitality Human Resources Management (Course also applies to BC)

PSTR 1343 – Bakery Operations & Management (Course also applies to BC)

MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path.

2. Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course.

    Total Hours: 15​

SEMESTER 3

RSTO 1380 – Cooperative Education-Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager (Students cannot be enrolled in more than one external learning course in the same semester, including RSTO 1380, PSTR 1264, and PSTR 2264.)

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Practicum course.

    Total Hours: 6​​

SEMESTER 4

PSTR 1442 – Quantity Bakeshop Production (Course also applies to BC)

PSTR 1264 – Practicum (or Field Experience)–Baking and Pastry Arts/Bakery/ Pastry Chef (Course also applies to BC) (Students cannot be enrolled in more than one external learning course in the same semester, including RSTO 1380, PSTR 1264, and PSTR 2264.)

CHEF 1302 – Principles of Healthy Cuisine (Course also applies to BC)

CHOOSE ONE:

• PSYC 2301 – General Psychology This is a Core course. OR
• SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology This is a Core course.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Practicum course.
2. Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.

   Total Hours: 12​​

SEMESTER 5

PSTR 2330 – Advanced Pastry Competition (Course also applies to BC)

CHOOSE ONE:

• SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
• SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
• SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.

HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE * This is a Core course.

SEMESTER 5 ACTION ITEMS

1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Bakery/Pastry Specialist Certificate and Bakery/Pastry A.A.S.
2. Sign up for commencement.
3. Join the Alumni Network!

   Total Hours: 11​  

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS