Description

Italy has always been synonymous with good food and wine. The simplicity of our cuisine and especially of our sweets, breads and desserts is truly unique and cannot be paralleled by cuisines of other cultures. Regional differences and quality ingredients make it unequaled, along with the centuries of refining and perfecting the recipes of master bakers and pastry chefs. From rustic breads to festival sweets, Italian life is dominated by local specialties that mark each tradition: chocolate Easter eggs, Quaresimali cookies, zeppole, biscotti and gelato.

The Baking and Pastry program is structured to give students an understanding of Italian Culture as well as the technical means to become professionals in the Baking and Pastry field. Certificate Program may be taken for one semester or one year. The one year program consists of two semesters, each offering a set of core classes and intensive weekend seminars. Students can attend one single semester and obtain a transcript for credits, or complete the full year program and receive a Certificate in Baking and Pastry. Upon completion of the Baking and Pastry Certificate, students may continue their studies in the second year of the Culinary Arts Certificate.

Highlights

A sample Semester or a Year long program will include the following subjects:

Semester I (Beginning)

Italian Language AP IL BG/IN/AD 101 - 450
Baking Techniques AP BP BT 320
Intro to Basic Italian Cakes AP BP BC 310
Chocolate & Confections AP BP CC 360
Breads of Italy & Special Breads AP BP BI 325
Pastry Shop AP BP PS 350
Semester II (Advanced)

Italian Classical Cakes & Tarts AP BP CT 460
Italian Confectionery Art AP BP IC 440
Italian Pastry Techniques AP BP PT 470
Dessert Styling AP BP DS 480
Restaurant & Production Desserts AP BP RD 490
Italian Language AP IL BG/IN/AD 101 - 450

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Culinary Arts

Cost in US$:

USD7,500 - 13,990

Program Fees Include:

Program cost includes the following items: enrollment (including application, course selection and credit transfer), housing, student health insurance and meal plans. Students attending Apicius can receive US credits from Fairfield University in Connecticut, or an Italian transcript directly from Apicius.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Guest House
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application