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A.S. Baking & Pastry Arts

If baking is your passion, the Associate of Science in Baking & Pastry Arts is your gateway to making a lasting impact in an industry that values both creativity and skill. You’ll get hands-on training in baking techniques from world-renowned chef instructors and learn to craft everything from modern pastries to traditional breads. Plus, you’ll have the chance to showcase your talents in competitions and gain real-world experience through practicums and externships at top restaurants and bakeries, both locally and internationally.

Locations: Louisville campus
Format: On-campus kitchen labs + industry practicum

Est. time to completion:

18–21 months*

Credit hours:

96

Cost per credit hour:

$570

Top-ranked school

We’re ranked among the top 10 hospitality schools by University magazine.

Experienced faculty

Become the best by learning from the best. Our faculty are experts with credentials from the American Institute of Baking.

A winning team

Join the student competition team with more than 400 gold, silver, and bronze medals.

A.S. Baking & Pastry Arts

Curriculum

Overview

The Associate of Science in Baking & Pastry Arts offers a blend of practical skills and in-depth knowledge, teaching you classic pastry techniques alongside the science of ingredient functionality. You’ll gain experience and practical knowledge of everything from bread baking to advanced chocolate work, understanding how ingredients interact to create the perfect product. This degree prepares you with hands-on experience and foundational expertise, so you can confidently pursue roles in fine bakeries, restaurants, hotels, and more.

Courses

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PBA 124
Baking Science
4 credits
PBA 216
Modern Pastry Techniques
6 credits
PBA 246
Global Pastry Arts and Design
6 credits
PBA 126
Baking Fundamentals
6 credits
PBA 134
Artisan Theory
4 credits
PBA 136
Advanced Techniques in Bread
6 credits
PBA 244
Baking and Pastry Entrepreneurship
4 credits
PBA 266
Baking Practicum
6 credits
BFS 104
Basic Culinary Theory
4 credits
BFS 106
Basic Culinary Skills Laboratory
6 credits
CAM 134
Food Service Sanitation
4 credits
CAM 174
Basic Nutrition
4 credits
CAM 284
Food and Beverage Control
4 credits
HRM 164
Hospitality Management and Supervision
4 credits
ENG 101
Composition I
4 credits
ENG 102
Composition II
4 credits
FYE 105
Foundations for Student Success
4 credits
GEC 220
Essential Strategies for Applied Communications (ESAC)
4 credits
MTH 115
Principles of Mathematics
4 credits
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
4 credits
Any General Education Elective
4 credits

For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.

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Included in your tuition

E-books
24/7 tutoring
Uniforms
Parking

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*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.

The Baking & Pastry Arts program is part of Sullivan University’s College of Hospitality Studies.

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