Wine Studies Major
Requirements
Degree Requirements
This major is available as a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree, as defined in the section on degree requirements for all majors in this catalog.
Major Requirements
To be awarded the Wine Studies major, students must complete the course requirements listed below.
A minimum of 58 credits distributed as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Common Core | ||
| WINE 101 | THE GEOGRAPHY OF WINE | 4 |
| WINE 211 | INTRODUCTION TO VITICULTURE | 4 |
| WINE 212 | INTRODUCTION TO WINEMAKING | 4 |
| WINE 214 | INTRODUCTION TO WINE SENSORY EVALUATION | 4 |
| WINE 259 | WINE ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE | 4 |
| WINE 300 | THE ART AND SCIENCE OF WINEMAKING | 4 |
| WINE 330 | WINE SALES AND MARKETING | 4 |
| WINE 325 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN WINE | 4 |
| WINE 335 | HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| WINE 487 | INTERNSHIP 1 | 3 |
| WINE 495 | WINE STUDIES SENIOR CAPSTONE | 4 |
| COMM 140 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 12 credits of the following, 8 credits of which must be 300 level or higher: | 12 | |
| MICROBIOLOGY OF GRAPES AND WINE | ||
| DIVERSE VOICES ACROSS THE WINE INDUSTRY | ||
| CAREER EXPLORATION IN THE WINE INDUSTRY | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS: JAN TERM TRAVEL | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS IN WINE | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS: JAN TERM TRAVEL | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY | ||
| SEMINAR | ||
| RESEARCH/THESIS | ||
| FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING I | ||
| INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY | ||
| PLANTS AND SOCIETY | ||
| ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND MANAGEMENT | ||
| MARKETING | ||
| SALES AND SALES MANAGEMENT | ||
| PROMOTIONS MANAGEMENT | ||
| THE ART AND SCIENCE OF BREWING | ||
| PERSUASION AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | ||
| CLIMATE CHANGE: CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES, AND MITIGATION | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY | ||
| FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | ||
| LIVING IN A MEDIA WORLD | ||
| SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT & STRATEGY | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF ADVERTISING | ||
| FOOD & WINE WRITING | ||
| Total Credits | 58 | |
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WINE 487 Internship must be taken for at least 3 credits.
All courses taken for the major must be completed with a grade of C- or better. Some courses in the elective list may have additional prerequisites or may be cross-listed in other departments.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an interdisciplinary understanding of the wine industry;
- Apply their understanding to the unique aspects of the wine industry in our state and region;
- Demonstrate knowledge of the global to regional climates, soils, and landscapes that are associated with growing grapes and producing wine;
- Explain how wine is made, evaluated through sensory analysis, and represented in marketing of the product;
- Communicate to the public about wine through public speaking, interpersonal communication, advertising, public relations, social media, and online resources;
- Describe wine distribution methods and wine markets, pricing structures, and demonstrate operating knowledge of global retail wine sales;
- Articulate the cultural significance of wine and the social/societal aspects of the wine industry;
- Employ specialized skills in (and to) the wine industry through experiential learning or in-depth research.