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Professional Skills in Cooking (Day)

The Professional Skills in Cooking Certificate from Baltimore International College provides students with a practical education in culinary arts, and gives them the skills and knowledge to start a successful and productive career in the culinary industry. Students will also get hands-on training in BIC's state-of-the-art kitchen labs from experienced culinary professionals.

The Professional Skills in Cooking Certificate is a two-semester (one year) program. During the first semester, the courses help students build a strong foundation of culinary skills, techniques and knowledge. Courses will also focus on culinary and hospitality supervision, food protection and sanitation, and students will also earn the nationally recognized Food Protection Manager certification.

In the second semester, students learn advanced techniques in cooking, classical and international culinary skills.  The Professional Skills in Cooking Certificate is awarded after two semesters and the completion of 30 credits.

Recommended Course Sequence

Semester 1

 

Credits

CA100

Introduction to Culinary Arts    

5

CA130

Culinary Skills Lab

5

CM107

Culinary and Hospitality Supervision

3

FPM110

Food Protection Management & Certification

2

 

Total

15

 

 

 

Semester 2

 

Credits

CA205

Garde Manger

5

CA226

Classical and International Cuisine

5

CA245

Advanced Culinary Skills

5

 

Total

15

 

 

 

 

Total Degree Units

30

BIC reserves the right to add, drop or modify courses from the above sequence.

Professional Skills in Baking and Pastry (Day)

The Professional Skills in Baking and Pastry Certificate provides students with a practical education in culinary arts, and gives them the skills and knowledge to succeed in the culinary industry. Students will also get hands-on training in BIC's state-of-the-art kitchen labs from experienced culinary professionals.

The Professional Skills in Baking and Pastry Certificate is a two-semester (one year) program. During the first semester, students take courses designed to build a strong foundation in baking, hospitality skills and knowledge, and sanitation. Students will also earn the nationally recognized Food Protection Manager certification.

In the second semester, students focus on more advanced techniques in classical baking and production, as well as showpieces and competitions. The Professional Skills in Baking and Pastry Certificate is awarded after two semesters and the completion of 30 credits.

Recommended Course Sequence

Semester 1

 

Credits

BP150

Fundamentals of Baking

5

BP237

Int'l. Breads, Prof. Cake & Candy Making

5

CM107

Culinary and Hospitality Supervision

3

FPM110

Food Protection Management & Certification

2

 

Total

15

 

 

 

Semester 2

 

Credits

BP232

Classical Pastries & Desserts

5

BP233

Baking Production

5

BP246

Baking & Pastry Showpieces & Competitions

5

 

Total

15

 

 

 

 

Total Degree Credits

30

BIC reserves the right to add, drop or modify courses from the above sequence.

Professional Skills in Cooking and Baking (Day)

Baltimore International College's Professional Skills in Cooking and Baking Certificate provides students with a practical education in culinary arts, and gives them the culinary skills, techniques and knowledge to have a successful and productive career in the culinary industry. Students will also get hands-on training in BIC's state-of-the-art kitchen labs from experienced culinary professionals.

The Professional Skills in Cooking and Baking Certificate is a two-semester (one year) program. During the first semester, students take courses designed to build a strong foundation in basic baking and culinary skills, hospitality knowledge and sanitation. Students will also earn the nationally recognized Food Protection Manager certification. In the second semester, courses focus on advanced culinary and baking techniques and presentation, as well as advancing the students' baking skills.

The Professional Skills in Cooking and Baking Certificate is awarded after two semesters and the completion of 30 credits.

Recommended Course Sequence

Semester 1

 

Credits

BP150

Fundamentals of Baking

5

CA100

Introduction to Culinary Arts

5

CM107

Culinary and Hospitality Supervision

3

FPM110

Food Protection Management & Certification

2

 

Total

15

 

 

 

Semester 2

 

Credits

CA130

Culinary Skills Lab

5

BP232

Classical Pastries & Desserts

5

CA205

Garde Manger

5

 

Total

15

 

 

 

 

Total Degree Credits

30


BIC reserves the right to add, drop or modify courses from the above sequence.

Professional Cooking and Baking (Evening)

Baltimore International College's Professional Cooking and Baking Certificate provides students with a practical education in culinary arts, and gives them the culinary skills, techniques and knowledge to have a successful and productive career in the culinary industry. Students will also get hands-on training in BIC's state-of-the-art kitchen labs from experienced culinary professionals.

The Certificate of Professional Cooking and Baking — Evening Program is a two-semester (one year) program. During the first semester, students take courses designed to build a strong foundation in basic baking and culinary skills, and will be introduced to various cooking and baking techniques.

In the second semester, courses focus on advanced culinary and baking techniques and presentation, and classic baking procedures. Food protection and sanitation is taught, and students will earn the nationally recognized Food Protection Manager certification.

The Professional Cooking and Baking Certificate is awarded after two semesters and the completion of 25 credits.

Recommended Course Sequence

Semester 1

 

Credits

CA122    

Introduction to Culinary Arts        

4

CA125

Culinary Arts Lab

4

CM100

Food & Bev. Purchase & Cost Control

3

FPM110

Food Protection Management

2

 

Total

13

 

 

 

Semester 2

 

Credits

BP130

Fundamentals of Baking Techniques

4

BP130

Baking Production Techniques

4

CA204

Garde Manger Skills

4

 

Total

12

 

 

 

 

Total Degree Credits

25

BIC reserves the right to add, drop or modify courses from the above sequence.

Professional Cooking (Evening)

The Professional Cooking Certificate from Baltimore International College provides students with a practical education in culinary arts, and gives them the skills and knowledge to start a successful and productive career in the culinary industry. Students will also get hands-on training in BIC's state-of-the-art kitchen labs from experienced culinary professionals.

The Certificate of Professional Cooking — Evening Program is a two-semester (one year) program. During the first semester, students take courses designed to build a strong foundation of basic culinary skills and knowledge. Students are introduced to various cooking techniques, food and beverage purchasing, cost control and sanitation, and will earn a nationally recognized Food Protection Manager certification. In the second semester, students focus on advanced techniques in cooking and presentation, as well as classical and international cuisines.

The Certificate in Professional Cooking is awarded after two semesters and the completion of 25 credits.

Recommended Course Sequence

Semester 1

 

Credits

CA122

Introduction to Culinary Arts

4

CA125

Culinary Arts Lab

4

CM100

Food and Beverage Purchasing & Cost Control  

3

FPM110   

Food Protection Management & Certification

2

 

Total

13

 

 

 

Semester 2

 

Credits

CA204

Garde Manger Skills

4

CA224

Classical/International Cuisines

4

CA245

Advanced Culinary Techniques

4

 

Credits

12

 

 

 

 

Total Degree Credits

25

BIC reserves the right to add, drop or modify courses from the above sequence.