David Sanford, Program Director
Gateway Center
301-784-5412
https://www.allegany.edu/school-of-hospitality-culinary/baking-essentials.html

This comprehensive Baking Certificate program is designed to equip students with skills in bread production, specialty cakes, pastries, chocolate work, and international desserts. Focused on hands-on training in a professional bakery environment, students will develop the expertise necessary to excel in the competitive baking and pastry industry. The program emphasizes practical experience through production for the student-operated café and Gateway Center catered events, preparing graduates for immediate employment opportunities.

Students will learn to craft a diverse range of baked goods, including artisanal breads, intricate cakes, confections, and international desserts, utilizing modern techniques and ingredients. The program also emphasizes professionalism, sanitation, and presentation standards essential for a successful career in baking.

This certificate will transfer into the General Education Associate of Applied Science degree. To succeed, students must maintain college scholastic standards and achieve a grade of "C" or higher in all coursework.

Whether seeking to start a career in baking or advance existing skills, graduates will be well-prepared for employment in bakeries, pastry shops, hotels, and catering operations.

Successful completion of this career-oriented program qualifies students to apply for a Certificate in Baking Essentials.

CULINARY ARTS
BAKING ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATE
ONE-YEAR CAREER PROGRAM
PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

FIRST SEMESTER	Credit Hours
Culinary Arts 208 (International Cuisines)	2
Culinary Arts 212 (Baking I)	3
Culinary Arts 215 (Artisian Bread)	3
Hospitality Management 110 (Food Service Sanitation)	1
Hospitality Management 205 (Food and Beverage Cost Control)	3
Total:	12
SECOND SEMESTER
Culinary Arts 213 (Baking II)	3
Culinary Arts 221 (Specialized Cakes and Fillings)	3
Culinary Arts 222 (Chocolate Confection)	3
Culinary Arts 250 (Culinary Internship)	5
Total:	14
Total Credit Hours:	26