First, a JD is not a âfirstâ degree. Like an MD, a JD is a professional doctorate only attainable after completion of a four-year bachelor's degree. Second, neither an MD nor a JD require a dissertation.
If you enjoy making fancy cakes, breads and other treats, your income may rise like bread dough as a pastry chef. Pastry chefs are in charge of the baking aspect of kitchens and restaurants, delivering cakes, breads, and any bread based components to meals.
Education Requirements. An associate's degree in pastry arts is recommended for individuals who already hold an undergraduate degree in another discipline and want to change careers. However, a bachelor's degree is the recommended entry-level degree for aspiring pastry chefs who have no college credits.