Associate Degree Programs

Baking and Pastry

The Associates in Applied Sciences Degree in Baking and Pastry will introduce students to the skill set critical to the professional baker and pastry chef. Students will be introduced to basic commercial baking techniques including those needed to produce basic and advanced breads, cakes, pies, tarts, petits fours, classic and contemporary pastries as well as opportunities to specialize through course offerings in celebration cakes, chocolate and confections, artisan breads and showpieces. The program emphasizes professionalism through skills development and respect for the industry while cultivating the pride and passion necessary for success in the competitive commercial baking and pastry industry. The program features courses in baking, pastry, and contemporary cakes and desserts with the culmination of learning in a baking and pastry internship in one of the fine establishments in the New York City metropolitan area. The award-winning program and its students have been recognized with numerous medals from the American Culinary Federation and the Société Culinaire Philanthropique. Students completing the AAS in Baking and Pastry Arts are strongly encouraged to complete the BBA in Hospitality Management with the Culinary Management Specialization. Qualified students may vie for an opportunity to study abroad in Italy.

Baking and Pastry Arts A.A.S. Degree #75

Culinary Arts

The Associate’s in Applied Sciences degree in Culinary Arts will introduce students to the skill set of the professional chef. Students will be introduced to basic cooking techniques through a hands-on curriculum in food production, including advanced techniques in classically-based cuisine, garde manger, basic baking and pastry, and a variety of electives in international cuisine. The program emphasizes professionalism through skills development and respect for the industry while cultivating the pride and passion necessary for success in the competitive foodservice industry. The program features four levels of culinary courses culminating in a practicum in à la carte cooking, courses in baking and garde manger including basic charcuterie, with opportunities to explore international cuisines spanning the globe with the culmination of learning in a culinary internship in one of the fine establishments in the New York City metropolitan area, recognized as the culinary mecca of the world. The award-winning program and its students have been recognized with numerous medals from the American Culinary Federation and the Société Culinaire Philanthropique. Students completing the AAS in Culinary Arts are strongly encouraged to complete the BBA in Hospitality Management with the Culinary Management Specialization. Qualified students may vie for an opportunity to study abroad in Italy.

Culinary Arts AAS Degree #77

Hospitality Management

The Associates Degree in Applied Science in Hospitality Management covers all aspects of the diverse entities of the hospitality industry including rooms division, food and beverage and travel and tourism. Graduates will be prepared for entry into a wide range of management positions in lodging, food & beverage, and the tourism industry. The program is designed with a strong emphasis on communication skills. Students are exposed to various sectors within the field through a curriculum which include internships, theory, case studies, group projects, and electives, which will assist students in determining their career paths upon graduation. It is the goal of the program that our graduates are positioned for opportunities leading towards management positions through their degree and with experience gained in the industry. It is highly recommended that upon graduation from the program, students pursue their BBA degree in Hospitality Management, possibly with a concentration in tourism and destination management, in order to put accelerate and maximize their opportunities for management positions in the industry.

Hospitality Management A.A.S. Degree #76*

*Students may enroll for this program in the online learning format.