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
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Students must complete 48 credits from the following: |
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All of the following courses (23 credits): |
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AT |
202 |
Agricultural Regulation Compliance and Safety |
3 |
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AT |
293 |
Professional Internship in Agricultural Technology |
3 |
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CSS |
126 |
Introduction to Weed Management |
2 |
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CSS |
203 |
World of Soils |
2 |
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ENT |
110 |
Applied Entomology of Economic Plants |
3 |
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HRT |
231 |
Clerkship in Grape Harvesting and Processing |
1 |
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HRT |
232 |
Principles and Practices of Grape Production |
3 |
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HRT |
233 |
Field Practices of Viticulture |
3 |
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HRT |
234 |
Current Issues in Viticulture and Enology |
1 |
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PLP |
105 |
Fundamentals of Applied Plant Pathology |
1 |
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PLP |
105L |
Fundamentals of Applied Plant Pathology Lab |
1 |
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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. |
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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. |
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