Term Effective: Fall 2009

The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.

Description:

The Wine Studies: Wine and Vines Certificate of Achievement prepares students with skills such as liaison between winemaker and vineyard manager in a winery, analysis of viticulture and winemaking information, and abilitiy to provide information and answer questions about wine and winery practices for the public, wine buyers and other industry professionals.

This program prepares students for a variety of positions in the wine industry, including but not limited to: Vineyard Liaison, Grower Relations Manager, Wine Educator.

For students interested in an Associate degree, a Wine Studies: Wine and Vines major is available.

Please see the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department website for more information.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of skills such as liaison between winemaker and vineyard manager in a winery, and analysis of viticulture and winemaking information; and
2. demonstrate ability to provide information and answer questions about wine and winery practices for the public, wine buyers and other industry professionals.

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program, please view the recommended course sequence.

Course Prerequisites and Advisories:

Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories; that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course. Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers in the Program Requirements section.