The Baking ATA degree builds on the content from the Culinary Arts - Baking Certificate with emphasis on specialty baking and pastry skills. The degree offers practical application in theoretical knowledge, professionalism, safety, sanitation, baking methods, creativity, and an emphasis on meeting industry standards in baking. Course work prepares students for employment 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.