Pastry Arts (PAS)
Pastry Arts (PAS)
The Pastry Arts program at Cincinnati State prepares students for employment in the culinary industry as pastry chefs or as bakers in the field of baking and flour confectionery. The courses include technical aspects of baking and pastry commonly used in the industry, such as preparing yeast dough; producing cakes, cookies, and cold desserts; and constructing pastry centerpieces. Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Business degree.
Pastry Arts (PAS)
All degree-seeking students must complete a First Year Experience (FYE) course as part of the first 12 credit hours taken at Cincinnati State.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PAS 100 | Theory of Baking | 3 |
| HRM 100 | Hospitality Careers | 2 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| HRM 105 | Food Service Sanitation | 1 |
| PAS 105 | Fundamentals of Baking | 3 |
| PAS 110 | Celebration Cakes | 3 |
| DT 120 | NUTRITION FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| LAW 101 | Business Law | 3 |
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective | 3 | |
| IM 111 | Computer Applications 1 | 3 |
| PAS 115 | Pastry Production and Design | 3 |
| PAS 120 | Nutritional Baking and Cuisine | 3 |
| XXX XXX Arts/Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| PAS 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Pastry Arts | 2 |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ACC 101 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 1XX Economics Elective | 3 | |
| PAS 210 | Advanced Pastry and Buffet Design | 3 |
| PAS 2XX Pastry Elective | 3 | |
| COMM XXX Communication Elective | 3 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| PAS 292 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Pastry Arts | 2 |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MKT 105 | Marketing and Customer Relations | 3 |
| HRM 110 | Food and Beverage Cost Control | 3 |
| MGT 1XX Management Elective | 2 | |
| PAS 290 | Pastry Capstone | 3 |
| BUS 290 | Business Competencies | 1 |
| Total Credits: | 67 | |
Electives
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | Composition and Argument | 3 |
| ENG 103 | Composition and Literature | 3 |
| ENG 105 | Composition and Business Communication | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective | ||
| Any Transfer Module course from ART, COMM, LIT, MUS, PHI, REL, THE | ||
| Pastry Elective | ||
| PAS 215 | Novelty and Theme Cake Production | 3 |
| PAS 220 | Advanced Wedding Cake Production | 3 |
| PAS 225 | Artisan Bread Baking | 3 |
| PAS 230 | Chocolate and Confectionery Production | 3 |
| Economics Elective | ||
| ECO 105 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 110 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Communication Elective | ||
| COMM 105 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Management Elective | ||
| MGT 100 | Introduction to Management | 2 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3 |
Courses
PAS 100 Theory of Baking
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on the science and technical components of baking. Topics include: function of ingredients, such as fats, sugar, liquids, and leavening agents; and flour technology. The course is delivered through online instruction only.
Prerequisites: Admitted to PAS program, and AFL 085 and AFM 095 or appropriate placement test scores
PAS 105 Fundamentals of Baking
3 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 6 Lab Hours.
A course on baking principles. Topics include: ingredient functions, weighing and measuring procedures, using leavening agents, and producing yeast dough, quick breads, puff pastries, pies, and tarts.
Prerequisites: Admitted to PAS program, and AFL 085 and AFM 095 or appropriate placement test scores
PAS 110 Celebration Cakes
3 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 4 Lab Hours.
A course on design and production of cakes for celebrations such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions.
Prerequisites: PAS 100 and PAS 105
PAS 115 Pastry Production and Design
3 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 6 Lab Hours.
A course on production and decorating of cakes, cookies, petits four, and fruit-based desserts. Topics include: make-up methods, finishing techniques, using pastry decoration mediums, and creating a sugar centerpiece.
Prerequisites: PAS 110
PAS 120 Nutritional Baking and Cuisine
3 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 4 Lab Hours.
A course on producing nutritional baked goods. Topics include: nutritional significance of ingredients; replacements for fat, sodium, and sugar; and techniques for recipe modification.
Prerequisites: PAS 110 and DT 120
PAS 191 Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Pastry Arts
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 100 and co-op coordinator consent
PAS 192 Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Pastry Arts
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: PAS 191
PAS 193 Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Pastry Arts
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: PAS 192
PAS 194 Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Pastry Arts
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fourth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: PAS 193
PAS 195 Part-Time Cooperative Education 5: Pastry Arts
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fifth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: PAS 194
PAS 196 Part-Time Cooperative Education 6: Pastry Arts
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their sixth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: PAS 195
PAS 198 First Year Special Topics in Pastry Arts
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to [department/program name], which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
PAS 199 First Year Independent Project in Pastry Arts
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Pastry Arts that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Pastry Arts faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
PAS 210 Advanced Pastry and Buffet Design
3 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 5 Lab Hours.
A course on production of a pastry buffet. Topics include: decoration techniques, creating dessert platters, and producing sugar centerpieces.
Prerequisites: PAS 115
PAS 215 Novelty and Theme Cake Production
3 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 4 Lab Hours.
A course on production of novelty and theme cakes. Topics include: cake sculpturing techniques, fondant figure-making, figure piping, and creative construction styles.
Prerequisites: PAS 110
PAS 220 Advanced Wedding Cake Production
3 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 4 Lab Hours.
A course on the design and construction of wedding cakes. Topics include: layering and covering tiered cakes, using techniques for fine piping design and royal icing, and creating gum paste flowers and other decorations.
Prerequisites: PAS 110
PAS 225 Artisan Bread Baking
3 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 4 Lab Hours.
A course on the production of fine artisan breads. Topics include: techniques for basic sponge and sour dough, lamination of dough, and production of European-style specialty bread products.
Prerequisites: PAS 110
PAS 230 Chocolate and Confectionery Production
3 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 4 Lab Hours.
A course on the production of fine chocolate confectionery items, emphasizing candy making and production.
Prerequisites: PAS 115
PAS 290 Pastry Capstone
3 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 5 Lab Hours.
Students apply previous training in baking and pastry arts to advanced study of bakery production, emphasizing dessert production for restaurants.
Prerequisites: PAS 220
PAS 291 Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Pastry Arts
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 100 and co-op coordinator consent
PAS 292 Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Pastry Arts
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: PAS 291
PAS 293 Full-Time Cooperative Education 3: Pastry Arts
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: PAS 292
PAS 298 Second Year Special Topics in Pastry Arts
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Pastry Arts, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
PAS 299 Second Year Independent Project in Pastry Arts
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Pastry Arts that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Pastry Arts faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section