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Associate of Baking and Pastry

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Associate degree in baking and pastry with a 300-hour internship at a Chicago bakery or restaurant.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain the principal concepts and methods of Baking and Pastry. Apply knowledge involving 90 quarter hours including 25 of general education and a 6-hour. Interpret relevant information
Work on discipline-specific assignments
And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Pastry chef
Chocolatier
Food stylist
Research and development pastry chef
Own bakery business

Curriculum

90 quarter hours including 25 of general education and a 6-hour
300-hour internship
Over 7 quarters (accelerated 5-quarter option for those with a bachelor's). Core: sanitation
Foundations of baking
Pastry techniques
Advanced pastry
Chocolates and confections
Cakes
Wedding cakes and sugar artistry
Artisan breads.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript
Transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist
Proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript; transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist; proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Evidence
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,460 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	CMU Tech, Bishop Campus (Grand Junction)
Faculty or school	Academic program division requires confirmation.
Department	Department of Baking
Teaching language	English
Credit value	62
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	International Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.