Winemaking: AS Degree
The programs of the Viticulture and Winery Technology department are designed to prepare students for careers in the North Coast wine industry. The one-year Certificate and two-year Associate of Science options provide students with the knowledge and skills essential for success. The Certificate in Viticulture and Winery Technology consists of production-oriented courses in viticulture and winemaking. The Certificate in Wine Marketing and Sales is a mix of viticulture, winemaking and business courses. Certificate programs may be modified to meet the career goals of the individual student. The typical student will be able to earn a Certificate in one to two years. Students who complete the Associate of Science in Viticulture and Winery Technology degree specialize in either Viticulture, Winemaking or Wine Marketing and Sales. The Associate of Science degree includes general education courses, basic science courses and core courses in the degree option. The typical student will be able to earn an Associate of Science degree in two to three years.
Program Learning Outcomes
- (Winemaking) - Demonstrate an advanced understanding of winemaking including enology, laboratory analysis, winery operations, production planning, and sensory evaluation.
- (Professionalism) – Display a basic range of professional habits and skills to meet standards of the wine industry.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| VWT-130 | General Viticulture | 3 |
| VWT-136 | Wines of the World | 3 |
| VWT-137 | Wines of California | 3 |
| VWT-172 | Laboratory Analysis of Musts & Wines | 3 |
| VWT-173 | Sensory Evaluation of Wine | 3 |
| VWT-180 | Fundamentals of Enology | 3 |
| VWT-270 | Advanced Winemaking | 3 |
| VWT-271 | Winery Management | 3 |
| VWT-272 | Fundamentals of Wine Chemistry & Microbio | 3 |
| VWT-280 | Fall Winery Operations | 3 |
| VWT-281 | Spring Winery Operations | 3 |
| BIOL-110 | Survey of Biology | 4 |
| or BIOL-120 | General Biology | |
| CHEM-110 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM-111 | Introduction to Organic & Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| Total Units | 45 | |
Notes:
- All required courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Consultation with Program Coordinator is required.
- Transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution: Students are encouraged to coordinate their courses with those required by the four-year institution of choice, and to closely consult with a Napa Valley College counselor and the Program Coordinator.
To receive an Associate Degree, students must complete 60 degree applicable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Students must also complete the NVC General Education pattern to earn an Associate degree. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.