Academic Programs Catalog

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Institute of Agricultural Technology

Programs
Viticulture

The Viticulture certificate is delivered in partnership between Northwestern Michigan College, the Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA), and the Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology.  The combination of online viticulture courses delivered by experts from throughout the United States, hands-on experience at local vineyards, fresh markets, juice processors, packing plants and wineries and fundamental plant science courses provide graduates with the specific expertise and skills needed for careers in the rapidly expanding grape industry – supplying grapes for table, juice and wine making.

Requirements for Viticulture

Students must complete 48 credits from the following:
1. All of the following courses (23 credits):
AT 202 Agricultural Regulation Compliance and Safety 3
AT 293 Professional Internship in Agricultural Technology 3
CSS 126 Introduction to Weed Management 2
CSS 203 World of Soils 2
ENT 110 Applied Entomology of Economic Plants 3
HRT 231 Clerkship in Grape Harvesting and Processing 1
HRT 232 Principles and Practices of Grape Production 3
HRT 233 Field Practices of Viticulture 3
HRT 234 Current Issues in Viticulture and Enology 1
PLP 105 Fundamentals of Applied Plant Pathology 1
PLP 105L Fundamentals of Applied Plant Pathology Lab  1
2. Complete a minimum of 3 elective credits in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources or VESTA as approved by the program coordinator in the Institute of Agricultural Technology.    
3. Complete 22 credits of additional course work through the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Northwestern Michigan College or an approved transferring institution. All course work must be approved by the program coordinator in the Institute of Agricultural Technology.