Bakery/Pastry Foundations Certificate is a Certificate program offered by Dallas College in Lancaster, TX. Tuition is $1,584 total.
Program Overview
This level-one certificate is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to obtain employment as a baker/pastry cook or to train students interested in starting a cottage bakery/pastry business. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of food safety and sanitation, supervisory management as well as bakeshop operations theory. In the lab classes, students will learn basic and advanced baking techniques in addition to experiencing hands-on cake decorating practice led by expert pastry chefs. This certificate is a building block towards the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Bakery/Pastry. All CHEF, PSTR and RSTO courses must be completed with a “C" or better. Courses that complete the Bakery/Pastry Foundations Certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Curriculum
Dallas College publishes a semester-by-semester pathway for this credential totalling 16 semester credit hours across 6 courses, listed below. The pathway is an example sequence, not a contract; the official requirements are in the college catalog.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Admission Requirements and Process
Credential type: Level 1 Certificate.
Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
School Information
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Why Accreditation Is Important
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- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide