Bachelor of Science in Pastry Art

The Bachelor of Science in Pastry Arts is designed for students interested in pursuing careers as pastry cooks, pastry chefs, and retail or wholesale bakers.

The program builds upon the associate degree program by offering more advanced Pastry Arts courses and more in-depth academic classes. Advanced courses such as The Art of the Chocolatier, Artisan Breads, Contemporary Dessert Styling, and Advanced Sugar and Confections give students the opportunity to develop their pastry and decorating skills more fully. Meanwhile, the upper-level academic classes focus on teaching students the administrative, organizational, and leadership skills necessary for a successful career in the hospitality industry. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to work in the industry as entry-level pastry chefs, retail or wholesale bakers, and entrepreneurs.

Hands-on Courses General Education

• ARTISAN BREADS (2 COURSES)
• ART AND PRESENTATION
• ADVANCED BOULANGERIE (2 COURSES)
• CELEBRATION CAKES (2 COURSES)
• CONTEMPORARY DESSERT STYLING
• INTERNATIONAL DESSERTS
• THE ART OF THE CHOCOLATIER
• PASTRY FREESTYLE (2 COURSES)
• THE SAVORY BAKESHOP
• SUGAR ARTISTRY
• ADVANCED CONFECTIONS
• INTERNSHIP (6 EXPERIENCES)

General Education

• COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL
• RELATIONSHIPS
• PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
• ADVANCED NUTRITION
• PHILOSOPHY AS A WAY OF LIFE
• ETHICS
• CRITICAL THINKING AND PSYCHOLOGY
• LEADERSHIP
• CURRENT ISSUES IN SOCIETY
• SUSTAINABILITY IN LIFE AND WORK
• SOCIOLOGY OF POPULAR CULTURE
• PERSPECTIVES ON CONTEMPORARY
• CIVILIZATION
• ANALYSIS OF FILM AND LITERATURE
• CULTURE OF ENGLAND

Major Specific

• ACCOUNTING
• APPLIED MARKETING
• MENU PLANNING
• HOSPITALITY DESIGN

Experiential Learning

• HOSPITALITY TOUR OF ENGLAND

• Certification Courses

  courses are subject to change

Tuition-paid Travel

Every bachelor’s student receives the rewarding opportunity to go on an eight-day tour of England. On their journey, students take in the country’s rich history and sights, enjoy English cuisine at esteemed restaurants, and interact with some of England’s most respected leaders in the culinary and hospitality fields.

Tuition

Our academic year is divided into three ten-week terms. A total of six terms is required for an associate degree and twelve terms for a bachelor’s degree.

• $6,350 per term (Early Decision)
• $6,550 per term (Full Time)
• $9,825 per term (Part Time)

Our Mission

Walnut Hill College is dedicated to providing a distinctive educational experience that inspires students toward professionalism, civic responsibility, and lifelong learning for success in their chosen career field.

What will be your Mission?

Whatever it is, Walnut Hill College will prepare and inspire you to succeed in your professional future.

About Us

Founded in 1974 as The Restaurant School, Walnut Hill College is one of Philadelphia’s first colleges to focus on excellence in hospitality education. We prepare our students for the real world by combining classroom teaching with hands-on training in our award-winning restaurants, which are open to the public.

Of course, the training we offer doesn’t just happen on campus. Our students live and learn in the heart of University City, Philadelphia, home to one of the largest student populations in America. With a bustling environment of restaurants and hotels right in our backyard, our students have incredible access to top-notch internships and jobs.

And well beyond Philadelphia, our students go on tuition-paid travel adventures around the world! Hospitality tours of France and England and a cruise and resort tour of Florida & the Bahamas are the highlight of our programs. By studying the industry both locally and globally, students from Walnut Hill College can expand their knowledge and thrive wherever their careers take them.

Core Values

• Hospitality is at the heart of all we do.
• Service is at the core of operations at Walnut Hill College. It defines us by our commitment to our students as customers and through the exceptional service we provide.
• We take pride in product excellence. Education is our product, and our faculty and staff take great pride in sharing their wisdom, experience, and professionalism with our students.
• We value interpersonal regard. We strive to create a sense of community and belonging that nurtures and supports all members.
• We promote personal growth and citizenship. We inspire our students to develop a sense of pride in themselves as well as in others through participation in public service programs, which are an integral part of their education.

Accreditations and Professional Memberships

Walnut Hill College is:

• Approved by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to confer Associate of Science degrees and Bachelor of Science degrees.
• Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
• Approved by the state-approving board for veterans’ training.
• Approved by the United States Department of Student Financial Assistance to participate in Title IV and federal financial aid programs.
• Approved by the United States Department of Justice to grant student visas.
• Recognized as a Professional Management Development Partner of the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association.

Walnut Hill College is a Member of:

• Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators
• Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education
• Pennsylvania Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
• National Restaurant Association
• Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association
• Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
• American Culinary Federation
• International Association of Culinary Professionals
• Philadelphia Pastry Society
• Philadelphia Women’s Culinary Guild
• American Institute of Wine and Food
• Culinary Society of Philadelphia
• Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Restaurant Association
• Philadelphia Purveyors and Restaurant Association
• ACF Philadelphia Delaware Valley Chefs Association

Non-Discrimination Policy

Walnut Hill College is firmly committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and age in its admissions decisions as well as its educational and student programs.