The Viticulture and Enology Certificate, offered by the Department of Horticultural Sciences, contains concentrated study in the areas of viticulture, pre- and post-fermentation wine making processes, wine etiquette, and sensory evaluation.  The certificate is designed to provide a knowledge base to those individuals who have an interest in pursuing a career that involves the wine industry.

Course List

Code	Title	Semester Credit Hours
CHEM 222	Elements of Organic and Biological Chemistry	3
FSTC 487/ANSC 487	Sensory Evaluation of Foods	3
HORT 416	Understanding Wine: From Vines to Wines and Beyond	3
or HORT 420	or Concepts of Wine Production
HORT 419	Viticulture and Small Fruit Culture	3
or HORT 319	or Fruit and Nut Production
HORT 421	Enology	3
Total Semester Credit Hours		15

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree program at Texas A&M University and, if required, have permission from their departmental advisor to apply for the program.

Any major at Texas A&M University can apply.

An overall Texas A&M University GPA of 2.0 or higher is required for acceptance into the program.

Must complete Certificate in Viticulture and Enology program application.