Undergraduate Degree

Viticulture

Program:
Viticulture
Plan Code:
VITIC_ATCT
Program Level:
Undergraduate Certification
Award Type:
Technology Certificate
College:
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Department:
Agricultural Technology Institute


Excerpt from the official Academic Programs Catalog:

Listed below are the approved requirements for the program from the official Academic Programs Catalog.
Students must consult their advisors to learn which specific requirements apply to their degree programs.


College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Institute of Agricultural Technology

Programs
Viticulture

The Viticulture program provides students with practical knowledge and training regarding the selection and use of grape production and vineyard management. The program blends a background in plant science with specific viticulture skills, such as soil science, plant diseases, pruning techniques, vineyard management and business management. Students can also choose to take online courses from the Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA). Upon completion of the program, graduates are equipped with the skills needed to pursue a career as a vineyard owner; vineyard manager; vineyard nursery manager; vineyard appraiser; consultant; or viticulturist.

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.