Viticulture Fundamentals

A comprehensive 12-month 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
  • 5 courses
  • 16 credit hours

It is always best to discuss educational and career goals with an academic advisor prior to enrolling.

Certificate Overview

The Viticulture Fundamentals Certificate is designed to prepare individuals for careers in the grape growing industry. This program offers a comprehensive education in viticulture through online instruction combined with weekend laboratory field applications of viticultural principles.

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The 5 Courses in This Certificate

  • AGS 105
    Soils

  • AGS 274
    Water Management & Weekend Lab

  • VEN 100
    Introduction to Viticulture & Weekend Lab

  • VEN 101
    Establishing a Vinifera Vineyard & Weekend Lab

  • VEN 102
    Maintaining Vinifera Vineyard & Weekend Lab

Program Schedule

Fall Semester

August – December

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

AGS 105 Soils (Online)

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)

Summer Semester

June – July

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

Program Gallery

Rows of grapevines growing at the Southwest Wine Center estate vineyard
Students conducting vineyard soil analysis and field research
Students planting grapevines as part of vineyard management training
Arizona teaching vineyard used for viticulture education and research
Program at a Glance

Duration: 12 months
Recommended Start: August
Total Courses: 5 courses
Credit Hours: 16 hours
Format: Online + Weekend Lab

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