Viticulture Advanced 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 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.

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The 9 Courses in This Certificate

  • AGS 105
    Soils

3 credits

  • AGS 107
    Entomology

3 credits

  • AGS 274
    Water Management & Weekend Lab

3 credits

  • AGS 100
    Introduction to Viticulture & Weekend Lab

3 credits

  • VEN 101
    Establishing a Vinifera Vineyard & Weekend Lab

3 credits

  • VEN 103
    Maintaining Vinifera Vineyard & Weekend Lab

4 credits

  • VEN 195V
    Viticulture Practicum

2 (x3) 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 100 Introduction to Viticulture (Online)
• Grape Camp I – Weekend Lab (VEN 100)

AGS 105 Soils (Online)

VEN 195V Viticulture Practicum

Spring Semester

January – May

VEN 101 Establishing a Vinifera Vineyard
• Grape Camp II – Weekend Lab (VEN 101)

AGS 274 Water Management (Online)
• Grape Camp III – Weekend Lab (AGS 274)

AGS 107 Entomology (Online)

VEN 195V Viticulture Practicum

Summer Semester

June – July

VEN 103 Maintaining Vinifera Vineyard
• Grape Camp IV – Weekend Lab (VEN 102)

VEN 195V Viticulture Practicum

Program Gallery

Wide view of the Southwest Wine Center vineyard in Arizona’s Verde Valley
Students planting grapevines at the Southwest Wine Center teaching vineyard
Group of students and volunteers at the Southwest Wine Center vineyard Title
Student working in the vineyard at Southwest Wine Center in Arizona
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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