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Baking & Culinary
Plate up your culinary masterpiece and put your talent on the table in Le Jeune Chef, our fine dining restaurant.
Baking & Pastry Arts
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Culinary Arts Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Culinary Applications
Certificate
Professional Baking
Certificate
Whether you dream of opening a restaurant or baking your way to success, we have a program to support your greatest ambitions.
When you combine expert faculty, small class sizes, a hands-on approach to education, and advanced labs outfitted with world-class equipment, you get a recipe for success. From freshly baked breads and confections to culinary arts masterpieces, you’ll discover a world of flavor that opens the door to endless opportunities in hospitality.
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Baking & Pastry Arts (A.A.S.)
Perfect your baking and pastry art skills in this three-semester program that features extensive hands-on experience in the lab and an internship.
Culinary Arts Technology (A.A.S.)
Explore classical, American regional, and international cuisines, styles, and techniques. Travel the world of flavor and come home to a career you can truly enjoy for years to come.
Culinary Applications Certificate
From menu planning and food prep techniques to cooking methods and safety standards, you’ll build the hands-on experience to take your culinary career to a whole new level.
Professional Baking Certificate
In just two semesters you'll level up your baking skills with hands-on lessons focused on bread, cakes, desserts, confections, and business operations.
Bachelor Degree Pathway
Rise to administrative and management positions in your field with an Applied Management (B.S.) degree, available online or on-campus.
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about. Academic Tours allow you to explore labs and get to the core of your future program. If you’re looking for a deeper dive into your academic area of interest, opt for a Self-Scheduled Personal Tour. Comprehensive COVID-19 safety protocols are in place.
Apr 17
Spring Visit Day - Baking & Culinary
Saturday, April 179:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 21
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Baking & Culinary
Wednesday, April 218:30 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 22
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Baking & Culinary
Thursday, April 228:30 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 30
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Baking & Culinary
Friday, April 308:30 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern Time (U.S.)
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College creates virtual lessons for CTCs’ use during closures
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12.01.2020
Faculty member authors instructional article for confectioners
Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Chef Charles R. Niedermyer, instructor of baking and pastry arts/culinary arts, was ...