Certificate Program

Baking and Pastry Certificate (CER CO30)

The courses listed below are part of the A.A.S. degree. While completing requirements for A.A.S. degree, a student can earn the certificate. To be awarded the advanced certificate, the student should contact the Enrollment Services Graduation Office.

*A minimum of 41 hours and a minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for a certificate from Jefferson State. *A minimum of 11 hours in this program must be completed at JSCC to satisfy the residency requirement. *Grade of C or better required in all major and option courses.

Required Courses

Baking and Pastry Courses

  • CUA 101 Orientation to the Hospitality Profession 3
  • CUA 110 Basic Food Preparation 3
  • CUA 112s Sanitation, Safety, and Food Service 2
  • CUA 120 Basic Food Preparation Lab 2
  • CUA 130 Chocolate and Truffles 3
  • CUA 142 Specialty Breads 3
  • CUA 165 Cake Decorating and Design 3
  • CUA 204 Foundations of Baking 3
  • CUA 216 Plated Dessert Design 3
  • General Education Courses
  • ENG 101, English Composition I 3
  • MTH Elective (A116) MTH 100 or MTH 116 or higher-level math course 3

Certificate Total Hours: 31