Baking and Pastry Arts - Associate in Technical Arts Degree Program Map

This program map is a scheduling tool designed to show you how you can meet the Associate of Technical Arts Degree requirements while also focusing on coursework for your area of focus. You should meet with an advisor to help create your custom plan.

Program Code: BPABAAPT

Degree Notes

Academic pathways: Associate of Technical Arts degrees are designed to provide professional and technical training to prepare students for specific jobs or to improve existing skills. This ATA may be used to transfer to a limited number of specific programs. Talk with your advisor to learn more.

Career pathways: Possible career opportunities as baking/pastry professionals in a variety of food service settings including restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering businesses, independent bakeries/pastry shops, wholesale/retail markets, and high volume bakeries.

Program Map Notes

• Starting Term: These maps are designed to start in the Fall and may have Summer terms (indicated by “Term S - Summer”). Students starting in terms other than Fall should talk to an advisor.
• Course Sequence: Courses are listed in a specific order to satisfy program requirements. Do not swap classes unless directed to by an advisor. Some courses may have limited offerings during the year. Work with an advisor to create a custom plan if needed.
• Time to Complete: You may complete your program earlier or later depending on transferred credits, how many classes you take per term, and any prerequisite or pre-college courses you need.
• Transfer Requirements: Begin considering now which schools you may want to transfer to and consult an advisor or potential transfer schools early in your planning process. Be aware that some WA state universities have specific admissions requirements. 
• Reading this map: “Choose One” sections provide course options that could work for your degree regardless of what you choose. When you see “Discuss With Advisor,” you should work with your advisor to select these courses to help you meet graduation requirements as well as university admission or major requirements.

Academic Advising: Please meet with an advisor to be sure your plan is accurate.  This program map is not a substitute for meeting with an academic advisor.