Associate in Applied Science Degree Requirements

Baking & Pastry Option (AAS CO30)

729A4856 rsThe 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 certificate, the student should contact the Enrollment Services Graduation Office.

*A minimum of 29 hours and a minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for a certificate from Jefferson State.
*A minimum of 8 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.

Major Courses

  • CUA 101 Orientation to the Hospitality Profession-Required by 2nd semester *( F, Sp ) 3
  • CUA 110 Basic Food Preparation *(F, Sp) 3
  • CUA 120 Basic Food Preparation Lab *(F, Sp) 2
  • CUA 111 Foundations in Nutrition *(F, Sp) 3
  • CUA 112s Sanitation and Safety-Required by 2nd semester *(F, Sp, Su) 2
  • CUA 213 Food Purchasing *(F, Sp) 3
  • CUA 163 Foundation of Healthy Cooking Techniques *(Sp) 2
  • HMM 105s Principles of Management *(Sp, Su) 3
  • Assessment Progress Total Hours 21

Required Courses

  • CUA 180 Special Topics in Hospitality Service *(Su) 1
  • CUA 204 Foundations of Baking *(F, Sp, Su) 3
  • CUA 208 Advanced Baking *(Sp) 3
  • CUA 115P Advanced Food Prep *(F, Sp, Su) 3
  • CUA 130 Chocolate and Truffles *(F) 3
  • CUA 216 Plated Dessert Design *(Su) 3
  • CUA 142 Specialty Breads *(Su) 3
  • CUA 165 Cake Decorating/Design *(Sp) 3
  • CUA 253 Field Experience -Pastry (2 semesters) *(F, Sp, Su) 6
  • CUA 261 Practicum -All course work complete, copy of nonofficial transcripts required to registered for course-appointment with advisor required. *(F, Sp, Su) 1
  • Assessment Progress 25

General Education Courses

  • ENG 101 English Composition 1 *(F, Sp, Su) 3
  • SPH 107 Public Speaking *(F, Sp, Su) 3
  • HED 222 or 231 Community Health or First Aid/CPR *(F, Sp, Su) 3
  • MTH Elective *(F, Sp, Su) 3
  • CIS 130 Introduction to Computers or CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications *(F, Sp, Su) 3
  • Lab Science *(F, Sp, Su) 4
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective *(F, Sp, Su) 3
  • Humanities/Fine Art Elective *(F, Sp, Su) 3
  • Assessment Progress 25

Associate in Applied Science Degree Total Credit Hours: 75

* Sp=Spring F=Fall Su=Summer