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Become a Culinary or Baking & Pastry Professional

Learn foundational skills required for entry-level prep/cooking/baking positions in commercial kitchens and gain industry certifications; ServSafe credential eligible for academic credit conversion.

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Course Sequence Order
• HCT117 Sanitation and Food Safety
• HCT150 Culinary I
• HCT151 Baking I
• HCT102 Introduction to Hospitality Management


Duration & Format
• Program Duration: Four months
• Timing: Day and evening classes
• Hybrid Format: In-person and online participation required

Requirements
• Academic readiness in English and math*

Tuition & Fees*
• Tuition & Class Fees (approximate): up to $2,560
Registration Fees
Textbooks Costs
Financial Assistance Options
• Exam Fees: included in program cost

Credentials & Certifications
• FCC Completion Award (per course)
ServSafe Food Manager® Certification

Receive Credit for Prior Learning Experience**
• N/A for this program

Career Pathways
Learn more about Baking & Pastry and Culinary career growth opportunities.

Contact Us
*Contact the Continuing Education & Workforce Development (CEWD) Registration Office at CEInfo@frederick.edu or (301) 624-2888 for more information.
**Contact the Hospitality, Culinary, & Tourism Institute (HCTI) by email at HCTI@frederick.edu for details.


Please Note: Residency fees apply ($5 per course for residents outside Frederick County and $10 per course for non-Maryland students). Learn more >>

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HCT116

Tuition $441.00

Fees: $356.00

Weekly - Mon 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (8/25/2025-12/8/2025)

Instructor : Mary Evans 

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Class ID: 28570

Section Number: 3

Location: COLIST Location : 
  COLIST.

Room :  COLIST

Closed

HCT115

Tuition $441.00

Fees: $356.00

Weekly - Mon 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM (8/25/2025-12/8/2025)

Instructor : Andrew "Drew" Allen 

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Class ID: 28572

Section Number: 2

Location: COLIST Location : 
  COLIST.

Room :  COLIST

Closed

HCT117

Tuition $221.00

Fees: $110.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (1/24/2026-4/3/2026)

Instructor : Colison,Charles B 

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Class ID: 29809

Section Number: 2

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HCT150

Tuition $441.00

Fees: $356.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (1/26/2026-5/11/2026); Weekly - Mon 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (1/26/2026-5/11/2026)

Instructor : Mary Evans 

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Class ID: 29905

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

HCT151

Tuition $441.00

Fees: $356.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (1/26/2026-5/11/2026); Weekly - Mon 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM (1/26/2026-5/11/2026)

Instructor : Andrew "Drew" Allen 

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Class ID: 29914

Section Number: 2

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

HCT117

Tuition $221.00

Fees: $110.00

Weekly - Tue 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (1/27/2026-3/31/2026)

Instructor : Colison,Charles B 

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Class ID: 29808

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST Location : 
  COLIST.

Room :  COLIST

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

HCT150

Tuition $441.00

Fees: $356.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (1/28/2026-5/13/2026); Weekly - Wed 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM (1/28/2026-5/13/2026)

Instructor : Angela Morales 

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Class ID: 29908

Section Number: 2

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

HCT151

Tuition $441.00

Fees: $356.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (1/29/2026-5/14/2026); Weekly - Thu 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (1/29/2026-5/14/2026)

Instructor : Christine Van Bloem 

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Class ID: 29911

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST LAB Location : 
  COLIST LAB.

Room :  COLIST LAB

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

HCT142

Tuition $200.00

Fees: $90.00

Weekly - Thu 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (2/5/2026-2/26/2026)

Instructor : Mark Mills 

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Class ID: 29679

Section Number: 1

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC115

HCT122

Tuition $25.00

Fees: $235.00

Weekly - Fri 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3/6/2026-3/27/2026)

Instructor : Christine Van Bloem 

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Class ID: 29889

Section Number: 1

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC121

HCT123

Tuition $25.00

Fees: $235.00

Weekly - Tue 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (5/26/2026-6/16/2026)

Instructor : Christine Van Bloem 

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Class ID: 29902

Section Number: 2

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC117

HCT140

Tuition $590.00

Fees: $150.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (5/27/2026-7/8/2026); Weekly - Wed 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM (5/27/2026-7/8/2026)

Instructor : Mark Mills 

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Class ID: 29819

Section Number: 1

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC117

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