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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 or HCT119 Sanitation and Food Safety
• HCT116 Culinary I
• HCT115 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 $2,400
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 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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HCT119

Tuition $258.00

Fees: $52.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (1/25/2025-4/8/2025)

Instructor : Colison,Charles B 

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Class ID: 27705

Section Number: 1

frederick.edu/hcti

Closed

HCT116

Tuition $516.00

Fees: $225.00

Weekly - Mon 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (1/27/2025-5/12/2025)

Instructor : Mary Evans 

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Class ID: 27706

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST Location : 
  COLIST.

Room :  COLIST

Closed

HCT117

Tuition $258.00

Fees: $52.00

Weekly - Tue 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (1/28/2025-4/8/2025)

Instructor : Colison,Charles B 

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Class ID: 27704

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST Location : 
  COLIST.

Room :  COLIST

Closed

HCT115

Tuition $516.00

Fees: $225.00

Weekly - Fri 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (1/31/2025-5/16/2025)

Instructor : Christine Van Bloem 

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Class ID: 27707

Section Number: 1

Location: COLIST Location : 
  COLIST.

Room :  COLIST

Closed

HCT122

Tuition $10.00

Fees: $185.00

Weekly - Tue 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (5/27/2025-6/17/2025)

Instructor : Christine Van Bloem 

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Class ID: 28710

Section Number: 1

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC118

HCT140

Tuition $590.00

Fees: $150.00

Weekly - Wed 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM (5/28/2025-7/9/2025)

Instructor : Mark Mills 

Please read: This course will meet on campus in an ...More

Class ID: 28501

Section Number: 1

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC117

HCT140

Tuition $590.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Wed 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM (5/28/2025-7/9/2025)

Instructor : Mark Mills 

Please read: Instruction is entirely online with ...More

Class ID: 28502

Section Number: 2

frederick.edu/culinarymedicine

HCT122

Tuition $10.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (6/7/2025-6/28/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

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Class ID: 28711

Section Number: 2

HCT141

Tuition $590.00

Fees: $150.00

Weekly - Wed 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM (7/16/2025-8/20/2025); Weekly - Wed 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM (8/27/2025-8/27/2025)

Instructor : Mark Mills 

Please read: This course will meet on campus in an ...More

Class ID: 28503

Section Number: 1

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room : Multiple  Room : 
  MC118. 
  MC107.

HCT141

Tuition $590.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Wed 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM (7/16/2025-8/27/2025)

Instructor : Mark Mills 

Please read: Structured Remote: Instruction is entirely ...More

Class ID: 28504

Section Number: 2

frederick.edu/culinarymedicine