The Certificate in Viticulture provides students with an excellent background in plant science along with the specific expertise and skills needed for careers in the rapidly expanding grape industry - supplying grapes for table, juice and wine making. This skill and expertise are in demand in Michigan and throughout North America and beyond. The combination of on-line 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 the fundamental plant science courses makes graduates in the Viticulture program in high demand. A certificate from MSU will provide an opportunity for individuals to secure additional credibility in their respective industry. MSU has the relationships with the industry and community colleges to address these needs.
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:
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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.
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.
MSU Office of Admissions, Hannah Administration Building, 426 Auditorium Rd., Room 250, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-2604.