Enology Certificate

A comprehensive program blending online instruction with hands-on weekend field labs to prepare you for a career in the grape growing industry.

  • 12 months — recommended August start

  • 9 courses

  • 25 credit hours

It is always best to discuss educational and career goals with an academic advisor prior to enrolling. Learn more about Academic Advising.

Certificate Overview

The Enology certificate is designed to prepare individuals for careers in the wine industry with an emphasis on wine production, sales, and liquor industry compliance. Classroom instruction, laboratory and winery applications of enological principles and practices are covered.

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The 9 Courses in This Certificate

  • CHM 130
    Fundamental Chemistry

4 credits

  • VEN 121
    Wines of the World

3 credits

  • VEN 122
    Sensory Evaluation of Wine

3 credits

  • VEN 195E
    Enology Practicum

2 (x3) credits

  • VEN 200
    Science of Winemaking I

3 credits

  • VEN 201
    Science of Winemaking II

3 credits

  • VEN 202
    Science of Winemaking III

3 credits

Note: Students must complete VEN 195V in Fall, Spring, and Summer for a total of 6 credits.

Program Schedule

Fall Semester

August – December

VEN 200 Science of Winemaking I

VEN 122 Sensory Evaluation of Wine

CHM 130 Fundamentals of Chemistry

VEN 195E Enology Practicum

Spring Semester

January – May

VEN 201 Science of Winemaking II

VEN 121 Wine of the World

VEN 195E Enology Practicum

Summer Semester

June – July

VEN 202 Science of Winemaking III

VEN 195E Enology Practicum

Program Gallery

Student transferring wine from barrel using winery equipment at Southwest Wine Center
Students working with wine barrels and fermentation tanks at Southwest Wine Center
Students sorting harvested wine grapes at Southwest Wine Center
Student sampling fermenting wine during enology training at Southwest Wine Center
Program at a Glance

Duration: 12 months
Recommended Start: August
Total Courses: 9 courses
Credit Hours: 25 hours
Format: Online + Weekend Lab

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