Culinary and Pastry Arts Page Content In our renowned Culinary and Pastry Arts program, you'll train alongside experienced professionals, develop dynamic skills and build strong industry connections — all at a fraction of the cost of for-profit culinary schools. Our program provides training through classroom instruction and hands-on participation in Culinary and Pastry Arts. Students get real world experience each semester preparing complete three-course meal services that are open to the public. Degrees & Certificates Career Information Info Sessions Get Started Offered at 8 Locations 2 Associate Degrees Available 4 Certificates Available Culinary Track and Pastry Track Degrees & Certificates Culinary Arts Culinary Arts A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science Degree 60 credit hours - 5 semesters $4,740 tuition Available at: All campuses and the Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality Center View degree plan. Culinary Arts Specialist Certificate Level 1 Certificate 37 credit hours - 3 semesters $2,923 tuition Available at: All campuses and the Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality Center View degree plan. Culinary Arts Foundations Certificate Level 1 Certificate 15 credit hours - 2 semesters $1,185 tuition Available at: All campuses and the Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality Center View degree plan. Bakery/Pastry Arts Bakery/Pastry Arts A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science Degree 60 credit hours - 5 semesters $4,740 tuition Available at: All campuses and the Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality Center View degree plan. Bakery/Pastry Arts Specialist Certificate Level 1 Certificate 37 credit hours - 3 semesters $2,923 tuition Available at: All campuses and the Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality Center View degree plan. Bakery/Pastry Arts Foundations Certificate Level 1 Certificate 15 credit hours - 2 semesters $1,185 tuition Available at: All campuses and the Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality Center View degree plan. Career Information The Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex’s thriving tourist and convention businesses create strong demand for qualified personnel in a competitive food and hospitality industry. Food service plays a major role in work at: Hotels Restaurants Resorts Cruise ships and railway lines Cafés and bistros Bakeries and pastry shops Catering businesses Magazine test kitchens Public and private schools, from elementary to university level Grocery and specialty food stores Institutions such as hospitals and nursing homes Check out the online job board in Handshake (login required). What Our Students Are Saying Please select a different web browser or enable iFrames to view this form. Take Your Next Step Contact Us Ask questions to a Pathway Specialist Attend Info Session Information sessions are held twice a month from September to April. Attend an Info Session Start Your Application Get started toward a career in culinary arts and hospitality! Apply Now