Occupational Objectives: The
Pastry Arts Career Studies Certificate prepares graduates to enter the
following positions: Baker, Pastry Sous Chef, and Pastry Chef.
Admission Requirements: General college curricular admission
Program Notes:
In addition to the general college curricular
admission requirements, students must also meet one or more of the
following criteria to enter this program: (1) completion of HRI 128 at a
Virginia community college, (2) American Culinary Federation (ACF)
Certification, (3) a minimum of three years work experience in a bakery
or pastry kitchen or in a related field, (4) completion of a Culinary
Arts certificate or degree program from an accredited college or
university, (5) permission of the program head. Students who earn a
final grade lower than "C" in any HRI course must obtain permission from
their advisor to continue the major in Pastry Arts. Students will
normally be required to repeat courses in their major when grades lower
than "C" are earned. Exceptions must be approved in writing by the
program head.
The competency-based nature
of the curriculum allows students with previous educational studies or
training experience to be evaluated for advanced standing. Students who
believe they are eligible for such consideration are required to meet
with their advisor to discuss eligibility for evaluation and possible
advanced standing.
