Viticulture
Agricultural Technology Certificate
Agricultural Technology Certificate
Course Delivery
Total Credits
Total Credits
Minimum Duration
Graduates of this program will have the following general skills:
Students of this program will also receive extensive hands-on training and education through a required internship working with industry and specific labs and practicum in a variety of courses. This practical experience will further enhance the students ability to be prepared for the job market or to continue their education.
Graduates will find employment in the following agriculture industries:
AT 202 - Agricultural Regulations, Compliance and Safety (3 Credits)
AT 293 - Professional Internship in Agricultural Technology (3 Credits)
CSS 126 - Introduction to Weed Management (2 Credits)
CSS 143 - Introduction to Soil Science (2 Credits)
ENT 110 - Applied Entomology of Economic Plants (3 Credits)
HRT 231 - Clerkship in Grape Harvesting and Processing (1 Credit)
HRT 232 - Principles and Practices of Grape Production (3 Credits)
HRT 233 - Field Practices of Viticulture (3 Credits)
HRT 234 - Current Issues in Viticulture and Enology (1 Credit)
PLP 105 - Fundamentals of Applied Plant Pathology (2 Credits)
Complete a minimum of 7 elective credits in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources or VESTA as approved by the program coordinator in the Institute of Agricultural Technology
Additional course work
Complete 30 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
Students can start the program in any semester. We recommend submitting applications at least one month prior to the start of the semester to allow time for processing.
Graduates of this program will have the following general skills:
Students of this program will also receive extensive hands-on training and education through a required internship working with industry and specific labs and practicum in a variety of courses. This practical experience will further enhance the students ability to be prepared for the job market or to continue their education.
Graduates will find employment in the following agriculture industries:
AT 202 - Agricultural Regulations, Compliance and Safety (3 Credits)
AT 293 - Professional Internship in Agricultural Technology (3 Credits)
CSS 126 - Introduction to Weed Management (2 Credits)
CSS 143 - Introduction to Soil Science (2 Credits)
ENT 110 - Applied Entomology of Economic Plants (3 Credits)
HRT 231 - Clerkship in Grape Harvesting and Processing (1 Credit)
HRT 232 - Principles and Practices of Grape Production (3 Credits)
HRT 233 - Field Practices of Viticulture (3 Credits)
HRT 234 - Current Issues in Viticulture and Enology (1 Credit)
PLP 105 - Fundamentals of Applied Plant Pathology (2 Credits)
Complete a minimum of 7 elective credits in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources or VESTA as approved by the program coordinator in the Institute of Agricultural Technology
Additional course work
Complete 30 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
Students can start the program in any semester. We recommend submitting applications at least one month prior to the start of the semester to allow time for processing.
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