Viticulture - Undergraduate Certificate

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Apply foundational viticultural practices, including plant science, soil structure, pest management and vineyard design.
2. Implement technical skills in vineyard management — including planting, pruning, irrigation and canopy management — to promote vine health and optimize grape quality.
3. Evaluate soil properties, climate conditions and topographical features to recommend suitable grape varieties and sustainable vineyard practices.
4. Develop and implement pest and disease management strategies that balance economic productivity with environmental stewardship.
5. Understand and apply best practices in grape harvest timing, handling and initial processing to ensure quality for winemaking or other grape uses.
6. Integrate sustainable practices into vineyard operations, including resource conservation, biodiversity preservation and environmentally responsible pest and weed control.
7. Identify key economic and marketing factors influencing the wine industry and demonstrate the ability to evaluate vineyard costs, budgets and profitability.
8. Understand and adhere to legal and regulatory requirements related to viticulture, including agricultural safety, labor laws and environmental standards.
9. Work collaboratively in vineyard operations and communicate effectively with industry professionals, including winemakers, other growers and business stakeholders.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • Mostly online
• Location:
  • Ashtabula Campus