Viticulture, Enology and Wine Business

The Certificate of Achievement in Viticulture prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Viticulture, or grape-growing. The Certificate consists of core courses in viticulture and science, and focuses on the production of quality wine grapes. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge as well as hands-on experience in the college’s onsite Campus Hill Vineyard. California produces 90 percent of the U.S. wine. From established vineyards to new ventures, well-trained wine industry personnel are needed in many positions. Career opportunities related to viticulture include: vineyard manager, vineyard design and development, pest control, irrigation specialist, vineyard crew supervisor, equipment supervisor, quality control, production manager, wine hospitality, grape/juice sales, wine label design and packaging. The Associate in Science in Viticulture degree prepares students for either entry-level employment or further study in the field of Viticulture, or grape-growing. The Viticulture A.S. includes courses in viticulture and winery technology, science, and general education courses. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge as well as hands-on experience in the college’s onsite Campus Hill Vineyard. California produces 90 percent of the U.S. wine. From established vineyards to new ventures, well-trained wine industry personnel are needed in many positions. Career opportunities related to viticulture include: vineyard manager, vineyard design and development, pest control, irrigation specialist, vineyard crew supervisor, equipment supervisor, quality control, production manager, wine hospitality, grape/juice sales, wine label design and packaging.

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The Certificate of Achievement in Viticulture prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Viticulture, or grape-growing. The Certificate consists of core courses in viticulture and science, and focuses on the production of quality wine grapes. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge as well as hands-on experience in the college’s onsite Campus Hill Vineyard. The Associate in Science in Viticulture degree prepares students for either entry-level employment or further study in the field of Viticulture, or grape-growing. The Viticulture A.S. includes courses in viticulture and winery technology, science, and general education courses. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge as well as hands-on experience in the college’s onsite Campus Hill Vineyard.

Certificate of Acheivement VWT 10 Introduction to Viticulture 3 VWT 12 Landscape and Vineyard Soils 3 HORT 54 Landscape and Vineyard Soils 3 or VWT 20 Introduction to Enology 3 VWT 25 Sensory Analysis of Wine 3 VWT 31 Fall Vineyard Operations 3 VWT 32 Spring Vineyard Operations 3 VWT 33 Summer Vineyard Operations 1 VWT 35 Landscape and Vineyard Pests 3 or HORT 53 Landscape and Vineyard Pests 3 WRKX 94 Occupational Work Experience/Internship 2 List A: Select one 3 unit course VWT 38 Vineyard Management 3 VWT 47 Wine Regions and Wines of CA 3 VWT 50 Wine Marketing & Sales 3 VWT XX1 World Wines: New World 3 VWT XX2 World Wines: Old World 3 Total Units for Certificate 27 Associate in Science Degree VWT 10 Introduction to Viticulture 3 VWT 12 Landscape and Vineyard Soils 3 or HORT 54 Landscape and Vineyard Soils 3 VWT 20 Introduction to Enology 3 VWT 25 Sensory Analysis of Wine 3 VWT 31 Fall Vineyard Operations 3 VWT 32 Spring Vineyard Operations 3 VWT 33 Summer Vineyard Operations 1 VWT 35 Landscape and Vineyard Pests 3 or HORT 53 Landscape and Vineyard Pests 3 WRKX 94 Work Experience 2 List A select one: CHEM 30A Introductory and Applied Chemistry I 4 CHEM 31* Intro to College Chemistry 4 List B select one: BIO 1A General Botany 5 GEOG 1 Introduction to Physical Geography 3 GEOG 12 Geography of California 3 GEOG 15 Intro to Geographic Information Systems 3 List C select one: VWT XX1 World Wines: New World 3 VWT XX2 World Wines: Old World 3 VWT 47 Wine Regions and Wines of CA 3 Program Based GE select one: BIO 10 Intro to the Science of Biology 4 BIO 30* Intro to College Biology 4 Units for Major 38-40 General Education and Electives 20-22 Total Units for Degree 60 *Recommended for students considering transfer.

The COCI (Chancellor's office curriculum inventory) does not have this program in inventory therefore will not accept changes to the program without BACCC recommendation; updated PSLO’s; revised, delete, and/or added courses.