Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

The Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef certificate program at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a two- to four-year credential offered by this private nonprofit institution in Paul Smiths, NY. The program trains students in professional baking and pastry techniques, including bread production, cake design, and confectionery arts, for careers in bakeries, restaurants, and hospitality settings.

This program is part of the baking and pastry arts field (CIP 12.0501). Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science also offers a Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef associate degree and a Culinary Arts/Chef Training associate degree, allowing students to pursue complementary credentials in the culinary and pastry fields. Students can expect hands-on instruction in classical and contemporary pastry production methods.