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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Admissions Requirements

Course Sequence

Credential Type

Specialized Diploma

Academic School

Northampton Community College (College)School of Business and Industry (School)

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Overview

Narrative

Baking and Pastry students will garner the skills and knowledge to create, prepare and attractively present a variety of desserts, breads and rolls. Students in this Specialized Diploma program have the opportunity to receive practical training in a modern commercial kitchen. During this two semester full-time program, students will be prepared for entry-level positions in the baking and pastry industry.

Features

NCC continues to raise the bar in baking and pastry excellence by combining hands-on experiences with quality faculty instruction. Through use of traditional and specialty recipes, students will produce a variety of desserts, bread-based products, pastries, and sweets. Students should expect to progress from entry-level skills to advanced techniques in both classical and modern baking and pastry applications.

This full-time evening program will allow students to take four accelerated baking courses over the course of a semester. Fall and Spring 14 week classes run Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings.

Requirements

Attend the Baking & Pastry Orientation on the first day of class.

Career Potential

  • Pastry Cook

  • Baker

  • Wedding Cake Designer

  • Assistant Pastry Chef

  • Bakers Assistant

  • Bakery or Pastisserie Owner/Operator