Baking and Pastry Arts Associate Degree
Baking and Pastry Arts Associate Degree
Learn to prepare the beautiful cuisines of the world, manage people and use the best-in-class equipment across your 2 year journey with CIA.
INTAKES
Spring, Summer, Fall
DURATION
19 Months
LOCATIONS
New York, California, Texas
Food has always played a major role in the culture, and if you are looking to make your life all about food, this CIA associate degree program will provide you enhanced skills used by the best chefs around the world.
- Learn to develop, build and use all sorts of culinary techniques, create menus and prepare world class food.
- Observe and study the most successful professionals manage restaurants, high-end catering, food trucks and many more culinary businesses.
- Gain real world experience via CIA’s 2000+ paid internship opportunities across the industry.
The career services team at CIA is constantly evolving and networking to get the best opportunities for you, eager to watch you succeed in the world of food and endless opportunities.
Explore a plethora of opportunities in thrilling venues like:
Bakeries
Bistros
Hotels
Private clubs
Resorts
Restaurants
With such an extensive list, the career service staff is on its toes to ensure a smooth journey every step of the way. The CIA networks is one of the best in class, which includes the most recognised and decorated names in the industry.
New York & California Campus
55.5 credits in baking and pastry arts requirements
7.5 credits in liberal arts requirements
6 credits in business management requirements
You will get a hands-on experiential foundation in the baking and pastry arts, including specialty breads, confectionery art, production desserts, design, advanced baking principles, menus, and café savory foods.
As part of your degree program, you’ll get real-world experience during a semester-long internship at one of more than 2,000 CIA-approved businesses, as well as in the kitchens and dining rooms of the CIA’s award-winning public restaurants.
Texas Campus
51 credits in baking and pastry arts requirements
12 credits in liberal arts requirements
6 credits in business management requirements
Here is everything you need to start your journey with CIA
- Complete the Application form.
- Request official transcripts: Download the Transcript Request Form and ask your high school and/or any postsecondary colleges to provide your transcripts electronically via Parchment Exchange or mail your official transcripts directly to the CIA Admissions Office. – If you hold an equivalency diploma, the official test scores must be submitted.
- Submit an Essay: Submit a personal statement (200–500 words) telling us: – Why you’re passionate about the food and hospitality industry – What experiences you have – How you feel that your experiences have prepared you for The Culinary Institute of America.
- Passport: – A mandatory requirement for identification verification – The official passport document from your home country is required to confirm your citizenship.
- Proof of Funding: Proof of funding can be a copy of a bank statement from a savings account, certificate of deposit, or money market account showing proof of funding by your sponsor OR a letter from the bank verifying that the required funds are reserved for your education. We require proof of one year’s tuition and fees, equal to $50,000 USD for our undergraduate programs or $25,000 USD for our master’s programs. Download a copy of the official bank certification form.
- Declaration of Financial Support: A letter of financial support from your sponsor stating that he or she intends to cover all tuition and living expenses while you study at the CIA. Students must submit this form even if supporting themselves.
Download a copy of the declaration form for undergraduate students >
Download a copy of the declaration form for graduate students > - Proof of English Proficiency: If English is not your native language, you will be required to demonstrate proficiency either by test results or participating in classroom instruction. Learn about CIA’s English proficiency requirement.
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Application Process
Follow our simple steps to apply and move closer to your dream career in the food industry
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Scholarship & FINANCIAL Aid
The CIA is very committed to making your CIA education as affordable as possible. Our costs are comparable to similar colleges, and here’s even better news—more than 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid.
Don’t let applying for financial assistance keep you from going to the world’s premier culinary college.