Baking & Pastry Arts Certificate
Turn Your Passion for Baking Into a Career
From beautifully crafted pastries to intricate ice sculptures, discover what happens when creativity and craftsmanship come together in the kitchen. Enroll in the Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate at OCC and gain a unique hands-on culinary arts experience. You build on industry knowledge and technical skills learned through the foundation courses.
OCC alumni include pastry chefs and business owners. Many of our alumni have earned local and national recognition for their pastry and ice carving skills.
Start Your Someday Today!
Fill out our inquiry form to register for a Culinary Orientation Session.
For general questions call (248) 246-2501.
Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate
Put your baking and pastry skills to work in bakeries, restaurants, hotels and beyond. This certificate can help prepare you for roles such as:
- Baker
- Cake decorator
- Pastry chef
Explore career opportunities and industry outlook below.
- This certificate takes 3 semesters to complete as a full-time student.
- Baking & Pastry Arts Certificate (CUL.BPA) Catalog Listing.
These outcomes are what you can expect to learn through engagement of this program.
Critical Thinking
- Evaluates information.
- Identifies the connections between ideas and concepts.
- Completes the assigned task using an efficient and effective method.
Quantitative Literacy
- Uses critical thinking to draw correct inferences from relevant information.
OCC Culinary Faculty Spotlight: Greg Stroker
Next Step: Attend Culinary Virtual Orientation
Students who want to take the next step in exploring their culinary career, attend one of the virtual or in person orientation sessions.
Students are required to attend an informal virtual orientation to learn about the program requirements and scheduling prior to taking CUL-1011. The session lasts for approximately 1 hour. CUL-1010 may be taken before the virtual orientation.
Fill out our inquiry form to register for the session of your choice. Virtual orientations are held over Zoom.
Get Started in Baking & Pastry Arts
Fill out our inquiry form for more program information, general questions, or to register for a virtual orientation.
Prepare to Transfer – Even if You Are Not Planning to Today!
Maximize your OCC-applicable credits upon transfer. Plan early and work with an OCC counselor or advisor throughout your OCC experience. If you pursue an associate in applied science, you
may satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement by taking as few as four additional courses. Save time, money and aggravation!
Whatever your program of study, OCC has many Transfer Credit Agreements with colleges and universities to help you navigate your way to a bachelor's degree.
View the College Transfer Success Guide for more information.
Contact Information
Christina Santos
Email: clsantos@oaklandcc.edu
Phone: (248) 246-2501
We are located at:
Royal Oak Campus
E Building
739 S. Washington Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
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