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Associate of Science - Culinary Arts - Training in Pastry/Baking Skills

Contra Costa College — San Pablo, California, United States

Study Level: Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 10,512
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

There’s so much more to a culinary career than cooking, cooking styles, food safety and how to safely handle kitchen equipment. It’s presentation and customer service. It’s event planning and promotion. It’s business management and development. It’s everything related to food in the hospitality industry. At Contra Costa College, students will learn the ins and outs of many different cuisines and styles hands-on in state-of-the-art facilities. The new kitchen is beautiful and equipped with everything people may come across in a modern restaurant. The teaching restaurant, Aqua Terra Grill, is an upscale, fine-dining experience lauded by the community. And the takeout counter Pronto is a popular destination for students looking for something tasty on-the-go. Students will get hands on experience such as by catering and hosting many special events. These aren’t merely cool experiences to expand a student's palate - they also broaden their skillset and put them in the running for a lot more jobs. At Contra Costa College, students won’t just become a top-notch chef, line cook, prep cook or steward. They will master all the skills needed to be successful in a commercial kitchen, like balancing a budget, planning major events and communicating effectively with teammates. It’s an incredible experience, sure. But it’s also a faster and far more thorough education than students would get from simply working in a restaurant or taking cooking courses. There is even a dedicated board of professional advisors, representing a wide range of employers, from local favorites to prestigious institutions like the Claremont Hotel & Spa, to make sure Contra Costa College stays current and industry-relevant. And if students are already working in a restaurant or other job, the co-op program will allow them to earn college credit for working. The school day even ends early, so students can still make it to work in the evening.

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Credential: 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 10,512
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: 1 December 2026
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, California, United States

2600 Mission Bell Drive

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying

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About the Institution

The Contra Costa Community College District values academic freedom, the freedom of faculty and students to pursue knowledge without constraint and to explore the life of the mind and express observations in an open, responsible, and respectful academic environment. Only in such a free environment can imagination thrive and intellectual skills develop. Institutions of higher learning exist to seek the truth and to serve the common good. Academic freedom must be guarded as a basic right of all people in a free society. The freedom to think, to read, to speak, and to question is necessary for th...

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