Academic Programs Catalog

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Graduate Study
Distilled Beverages - Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Distilled Beverages is an online, interdisciplinary program offered jointly by the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition and the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science. Designed for students and professionals seeking a strong foundation in the science and engineering of distilled spirits production, the program provides applied training in fermentation, distillation processes, and product development. Graduates will gain the technical expertise needed to advance in the rapidly growing distilled beverage industry through a flexible, fully online format.

Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Distilled Beverages

Students must complete 12 credits from the following:
CHE 884 Distillation Science and Technology I 3
CHE 885 Distillation Science and Technology II 3
FSC 480 Fundamentals of Chemistry and Microbiology for Distillers 3
FSC 481 Fermented Beverages 3