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Submitter's Information

Name

Ramiro Villegas

Title

Chef Instructor

Region

Los Angeles

College

LA Mission College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Marla Uliana

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Professional Baking & Patisserie

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Culinary Arts (130630)

Projected Start Date

02/01/25

Catalog Description

This AA degree will provide students with advanced baking skills and expertise to pursue higher-level positions in the hospitality industry.  Through a combination of hands-on kitchen experience and theoretical knowledge, students will master the preparation and analysis of various baked goods, including quick breads, tarts, pate a choux, laminated doughs, Mexican breads, specialty and wedding cakes, and restaurant style desserts.

Upon completion, graduates will be well-prepared for employment in bakeries, pastry shops, hotels, and fine dining restaurants.  The program is designed to meet industry demands and career goals, preparing graduates for success and rapid upward mobility to supervisory or managerial positions in the dynamic field of baking and patisserie.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Anticipated degree completions - 30 annually

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • A.A. Degree (A)
Program Goal

Upon completion of the Degree, students are able to:

  • Apply and demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of baking and pastry techniques, including bread making, cake decorating, pastry production, dessert preparation, and master various methods to produce high quality baked goods and desserts.
  • Identify and stay updated with current trends in baking and pastry arts, including innovative techniques and sustainable practices, and apply them in practical ways to create modern and relevant baked goods and desserts.
  • Understand the day-to-day operations and business skills necessary to successfully manage a bakery, including inventory management, cost control, production planning, sanitation and safety procedures, and recognize the industry standards for entry, supervisory, and management employment.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

41

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

60 - 62

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

A minimum of 60 units and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher must be completed to earn the Associate Degree.  Major courses must each be completed with a grade of C or better.  Always consult with a counselor for information on program and graduation requirements, residency requirements and transfer information.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
CLN ART 50SANITATION & SAFETY2S1
CLN ART 60CULINARY ARTS ORIENTATION & TECHNIQUES4S1
CLN ART 103CULINARY NUTRITION2S1
PROFBKG 200PRINCIPLES OF BAKING & PATISSERIE I4S1
CLN ART 108RESTAURANT SUPERVISION & TRAINING2S2
CLN ART 150 CHEFS TRAINING FOR APPRENTICESHIP I2S2
PROFBKG 122ARTISAN BREADS, SPECIALTY BREADS3S2
PROFBKG 210PRINCIPLES OF BAKING & PATISSERIE II4S2
PROFBKG 215RESTAURANT PLATED DESSERTS4S3
PROFBKG 220VIENNOISERIE I3S3
CLN ART 108 PURCHASING & RECEIVING3S3
PROFBKG 130CHOCOLATE, CONFECTIONS, DEC & SHOWPIECES3S4
PROFBKG 135SPECIALTY CAKES3S4
CLN ART 155CHEFS TRAINING FOR APPRENTICESHIP II2S4

Supporting Documents

Los Angeles Regional Questions

District

Los Angeles

College

Los Angeles Mission College

LA Workforce Council Voting Member

Marla Uliana

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

Program is a stackable award in the Culinary Arts department.

List similar programs at other colleges in the Los Angeles Region

Cerritos

LA Harbor

LA Trade-Tech

Long Beach

Mt San Antonio

Pasadena

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

Anticipated enrollment per year - 48

24 each spring and fall semester

List of colleges contacted for collegial consultation
Priority Sector

Hospitality

If this is a program modification, please provide a brief description of the changes to the program. A bulleted list of key changes is acceptable.

N/A

Submission Details

Published at

07/02/24 - 01:40 PM

Status

Recommended

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