Title: Syllabus
Course: Baking and Pastry Specialization (16052-III)

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Course Code: 8279

Suggested Grade Level: 12

Duration: 36 weeks

Prerequisites: 8275

Course Description:

The Culinary Arts Specialization course provides students with skills and knowledge to pursue careers in the food service industry. In a hands-on environment, students apply nutritional principles, plan menus, use business and mathematics skills, select and maintain food service equipment, and adhere to safety and sanitation standards.

The curriculum continues to place a strong emphasis on science and mathematics knowledge and skills, critical thinking, practical problem-solving, and entrepreneurial opportunities within the field of culinary arts.

The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150 (Links to an external site.), "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.