Harper College Academic Catalog | Bread and Pastry Arts (Certificate)

Program Overview

This is a 26 credit-hour certificate program planned to prepare students for entrance into the food service industry. Graduates may be able to secure positions as qualified bakers and bakers' helpers in institutional, retail and commercial bakeries.

Program Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required
FSM 107	Basic Quantity Bread and Pastry Arts	4
FSM 108	Advanced Quantity Bread and Pastry Arts	4
FSM 114	Food Standards and Sanitation	2
FSM 115	Menu Planning	3
FSM 172	Classical Baking	2
FSM 173	Cake Decoration	2
Electives
Select at least nine credit hours from the following:		9
FSM 109	Introduction to Food Prep/Production
FSM 111	Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
FSM 113	Dining Room Operations
FSM 163	Garde Manger
FSM 211	Purchasing and Storage
FSM 212	Hospitality Supervision
FSM 214	Hospitality Operations Analysis
FSM 215	Restaurant Layout and Equipment
FSM 216	Introduction to Wines, Spirits and Beverage Management
FSM 220	Hospitality Promotions
Total Hours		26

Gainful Employment

Harper College provides Gainful Employment information to comply with the U.S. Department of Education.