Overview
The Viticulture Certificate Program consists of a series of 11 online courses held over a two-year period. The classes are offered online, with three required weekends of hands-on experiences ('camps') held in Prosser, Washington. The certificate is awarded upon the successful completion of courses and attendance at requried camps.
The Grape Camps provide an opportunity for hands-on experiential learning to add to the material provided on-line, provide students with a networking opportunity with instructors and classmates, and give students and opportunity to tour some of the leading vineyards in Washington State. In 2009 students visited with Dick Boushey from Boushey Vineyards, Russell Smityman from Chateau St. Michelle, Jim Holmes from Ciel du Cheval, and Jim Williams from Kiona Winery.
This program emphasizes the science of growing grapes. Students are expected to have taken a college-level Botany or Plant Bioloy course.The rigor and quality of the programs is intended for those professionally oriented to viticulture. Course materials will average a minimum of the equivalent of a 300 (junior/senior) level academic course.
Class size is limited to 40 participants to facilitate the student-faculty experience. Registration priority will be given to those currently working in the Washington wine industry and to residents of Washington State.
We do have an extensive waiting list. If you are considering taking this program in the future, you should put your name on the waiting list now.
For another winemaking education option see the following link:
Self-Directed Enology Courses (purchased individually, no wait, no exams, no certificate, no weekend events)
For more information, see the following links:
Schedule
Registration and Options
Waiting List
Example Presentation - Program Overview
What Former Students are Doing
For Additional Information, contact the
Viticulture and Enology Certificate Coordinator:
Theresa Beaver
tbeaver@wsu.edu
509-335-3446
Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin; physical, mental or sensory disability; marital status, sexual orientation; or status as a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.
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Quick Facts:
Total Cost:
$4,295.00 ($4,650.00 if paid in three installments)
Start date:
February 1st
End:
December of following year
Format:
Online classes, plus three hands-on Grape Camps in Prosser, Washington.
Registration is now closed for the 2010 class - but make sure to put your name on the waiting list for the next available class.
Registration priority will be given to those currently working in the Washington wine industry and to residents of Washington State.
To be placed on our waiting list, please register here.
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