Contra Costa College

Associate in Science - Baking and Pastry

About Program

DVC has been placing students in small and large bakeries, specialty pastry shops, catering and dessert preparation in restaurants. Diablo Valley College’s baking and pastry program offers an in-depth, hands-on learning curriculum where students gain both knowledge and experience through the hotel and restaurant management program’s technical facilities. In addition to training at the DVC facilities, students gain experience working outside the college through a required internship program. DVC’s associate degree in hospitality studies with a specialization in baking and pastry is designed primarily for those students who desire to complete a two-year degree. General Education Option 1 (DVC General Education) is appropriate for students who do not intend to transfer. Students who are interested in pursuing a management-focused program in hospitality should see a counselor and consider the General Education Requirements Options 2 or 3.
Students completing the program will be able to...
A. identify equipment and utensils used in baking and discuss proper use and care.
B. demonstrate an understanding of the properties and functions of various ingredients, and demonstrate proper scaling and measurement techniques.
C. evaluate quality standards in baking and pastry products in written and oral form.
Possible career opportunities
The baking program is designed to prepare students to work as pastry chefs in local restaurants, hotels, resorts, bakeries, and catering establishments. Career options include bakery production finisher, pastry decorator, caterer, baker assistant, bakery entrepreneur, and bakery chef at grocery food chains, cafes, restaurants, bakeries, hospitals, resorts, child care facilities, cafeterias, food preparation centers, and catering facilities.

Syarat Pendaftaran

  • English Language Proficiency
    • TOEFL : 61
    • IELTS : 5.5 (Minimum band scores of 4.5)
    • PTE Academic : 45

Documents

Common documents
Academic Transcript
Passport
High School Certificate
Required for final assessment of the Institution
English Proficiency Certificate

Jenjang Pendidikan

Associate Degree

Jurusan

Tourism, Culinary and Hospitality Management

Masa Studi

Full Time (2 years)

Biaya Pendidikan

USD 9,000/tahun

Intake Batas pendaftaran
Aug -
Jan -
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Profil

The Colleges of Contra Costa are three community colleges that enroll over 600 international students from nearly 60 countries. The colleges are:

  • Contra Costa College
  • Diablo Valley College
  • Los Medanos College

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, the colleges offer over 125 degree programs of study, along with a range of certificate programs. The colleges offer transfer guarantees to 29 out of 32 public universities in California, as well as excellent transfer records to private four-year institutions in California and to public and private colleges and universities elsewhere in the United States. In addition, Diablo Valley College is the number one transfer institution to UC Berkeley among international students. Almost 40% of international transfer students have been admitted to UC Berkeley since 2010 (1,000+ students).

With average class sizes ranging from 24 to 30 students, faculty are known for being welcoming, accessible, and dedicated to their students. Along with support services such as one-on-one counseling and robust transfer and career centers, international students can be assured that college staff is available to help them at every step of their student journey.

Annual tuition is just over USD 10,000 for 30 units per year, making the colleges one of the most affordable options for university transfer students. International students are also eligible for merit scholarships, as well as on-campus employment options that assist with their education and living costs. Accommodation includes private or shared apartments and friendly homestays in the vicinity of the college locations.

When not in class or studying, there are over 130 clubs and organizations for students to join. The San Francisco area also provides many exciting opportunities for outdoor activities and entertainment.

Biaya studi per tahun mulai dari

USD 8,700

Students

6,000

Program Terkait

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