Education

Undergraduate Education

Viticulture and Enology major in Integrated Plant Sciences

The Viticulture and Enology major in Integrated Plant Sciences (IPS) was created for students interested in wine-grape growing and winemaking, as well as contributing to critical research and development opportunities in the wine industry. This program offers the technical, scientific, and practical experience needed to gain the essential skills for producing high quality grapes and premium wines. It prepares students for successful careers in the wine industry in Washington and beyond.

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Graduate
Studies

Washington State University’s program in viticulture and enology is multi-disciplinary and addresses every aspect of the grape and wine industry.

We encourage prospective graduate students to explore areas of research that interest you, and to directly contact faculty members whose interests coincide with your own. We refer you to the following Web sites for more information, while at the faculty page you’ll find researchers whose work has benefited the Washington wine industry.

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Certificate Programs

The 1.5-year certificate programs in Viticulture and Enology are continuing education programs offered through WSU Extension. These non-credit, professional certificate programs are open to those who are seriously interested in working in the wine industry – growing grapes and/or commercial winemaking. Residents of Washington State have priority status for enrollment, with classes being about 50% WA residents and 50% from across the country. The program is science based and college chemistry and biology courses are strongly recommended. Participants are required to write a business plan for a winery. 

World Class Professors- The courses are taught by Viticulture and Enology Professors and Industry Experts; all actively working in their specialty, teaching and conducting research. The program Director is Thomas Henick-Kling, the world-renowned wine researcher and educator. Click on the program schedule for links to each instructor.

Educational Tours - Spain Wine Regions, June 20th – July 1, 2012. Click here to get more information and to sign up for this exciting trip!

The 3rd Annual WSU International Winery Tour will be to the Piedmonte and Veneto regions of Italy in April 2013. If you are interested in this tour please contact Theresa Beaver at tbeaver@wsu.edu.

We also offer Self-Directed courses for those interested in an individual course and not the full certificate program.

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