Course descriptionThe Department of Viticulture and Enology offers a Certificate of Special Study in Enology. Normally, students admitted to this certificate program will have completed an undergraduate degree in a related field. This program is specifically designed for those who wish to pursue a career in winemaking. The certificate program emphasizes coursework in enology and viticulture, with requirements in other supporting sciences. Before enrolling in this certificate program, students must meet with anadviser in the Department of Viticulture and Enology to ensure that prerequisites have been met and to plan for their course of study.
The program consists of a minimum of 31 units in enology. If students have completed courses that qualify as part of the 31 units in enology, substitutions shall be made in consultation with an adviser to meet the 31-unit requirement. The Certificate of Special Study in Enology has additional requirements totaling up to 50 units that may be satisfied by previously completed coursework. Each student will meet with the certificate adviser to determine whether these requirements have been met by proper coursework or extensive experience in the field.
Required Qualifications:
Normally, a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the sciences or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
One or more years of experience in the wine industry
Strong background in chemistry, microbiology, or food science
Academic training and experience in viticulture and soils
Students who have completed all of the prerequisites and additional requirements could possibly complete this course of study in a single year. Other students may take longer. The time limit for completing this certificate program is five years.
Certificate Program Required courses (31 units)
ENOL 105, 114, 116, 125, 135, 151, 163, 164, 166, 175, 199; VIT 106
Additional courses or their equivalents (46 units)
BIOL 11, 120; CHEM 1A, 1B, 8, 105, 150; ENOL 15, 45; PLANT 105; SW 100, 100L; VIT 101, 102