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Diploma of Baking and Pastry

Riverside City College

Riverside, United States
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

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

Program highlights

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

High school diploma or equivalent
or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 45
IELTS 4.5
Duolingo 75 or other accepted proof; exemptions listed); passport and Proof of Funding Form for the I-20; no GPA or SAT/ACT stated.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent, or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of funds for the I-20; certified English translation of diploma if not in English; transcripts of prior US college work if any

Language tests

IELTS 4.5
TOEFL iBT 45
TOEFL PBT 450
PTE Academic 30
Duolingo 75
IELTS Academic 4.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
Application Form

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$12,850 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Riverside City College (main campus)
Faculty or school	Advanced Technical Arts and Trades
Department	Culinary Arts
Teaching language	English
Credit value	25
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International student scholarship of 2,000 USD in the 2026 international flyer

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
June 2027
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No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.