Viticulture Advanced Certificate
Preparing individuals for various careers in the grape growing industry
Length – 12 months, recommended August start
9 courses = 25 credit hours
The 9 courses in the Viticulture Advanced Certificate are:
AGS 105 – Soils – Credits: 3
AGS 107 – Entomology – Credits: 3
AGS 274 – Water Management & Weekend Lab -Credits: 3
VEN 100 – Introduction to Viticulture & Weekend Lab – Credits: 3
VEN 101 – Establishing a Vinifera Vineyard & Weekend Lab – Credits: 3
VEN 103 – Maintaining Vinifera Vineyard & Weekend Lab – Credits: 4
VEN 195V – Viticulture Practicum – Credits: 2 (x3)
Note: Students must complete VEN 195V in Fall, Spring, and Summer for a total of 6 credits.
The Viticulture Advanced Certificate is designed to prepare individuals for various careers in the grape growing industry. This program is a comprehensive education in viticulture including online instruction plus weekend laboratory field applications of viticultural principles. The expanded advanced certificate provides additional hands-on practical experience working alongside industry professionals and viticulture faculty in our estate vineyard.
Fall Semester Schedule: (August – December)
Fall 1 (8 weeks) VEN 100 Introduction to Viticulture (Online)
Grape Camp I Weekend Lab (VEN 100)
Fall 2 (8 weeks) AGS 105 Soils (Online)
Fall (18 weeks) VEN 195V Viticulture Practicum
Spring Semester Schedule: (January – May)
Spring 1 (8 weeks) VEN 101 Establishing a Vinifera Vineyard
Grape Camp II Weekend Lab (VEN 101)
Spring 2 (8 weeks) AGS 274 Water Management (Online)
Grape Camp III Weekend Lab (AGS 274)
Spring (16 weeks) AGS 107 Entomology (Online)
Spring (16 weeks) VEN 195V Viticulture Practicum
Summer Semester Schedule: (June – July)
Summer 1 (8 weeks) VEN 103 Maintaining Vinifera Vineyard
Grape Camp IV Weekend Lab (VEN 102)
Summer (11 weeks) VEN 195V Viticulture Practicum
