Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate

Coming Soon

OCC broke ground on an all new Culinary Studies Institute at the Royal Oak campus. Learn more....

The Pastry Arts Certificate is designed to prepare the student for a career in baking and pastry arts. Chefs specialize in breads, tortes or wedding cake design. Employment opportunities exist in private clubs, fine dining restaurants, food markets or as an entrepreneur.

Specialized courses include plated desserts, cake decorating, chocolate candy making, and sugar artistry. Some students combine certification with their Culinary Arts Degree to enhance their skill and employment prospects.

Start Your Someday Today!

Fill out our inquiry form for more program information, general questions, or to register for orientation.

Degree Plan

Culinary Arts - Baking & Pastry Arts (CUL.BPA.CT)

Program Plan

Culinary Arts - Baking & Pastry Arts (CUL.BPA.CT)

The Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate program at Oakland Community College offers a unique hands-on experience designed to build on knowledge and technical skills attained through foundation courses.

OCC alumni include pastry chefs and business owners who have received local and national recognition for their pastry and ice carving skills.

Student Orientation

Students who want to take the next step in exploring their culinary career, attend one of the orientation sessions below.

Students are required to attend an informal culinary orientation to learn about the program requirements and scheduling prior to taking CUL-1011. The session lasts for approximately 1 hour. CUL-1010 may be taken before Orientation.

Fill out our inquiry form to register for the session of your choice or email Rachel Lewis. Orientation is held over Zoom.