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, 28 credits of which cannot be used to fulfill any other degree requirement (other major, other minor or LC),
- A minor or a second major or an approved study abroad program (see below), and
A minimum of 53 credits distributed as follows:
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Common Core | ||
WINE 101 | THE GEOGRAPHY OF WINE | 4 |
WINE 211 | INTRODUCTION TO VITICULTURE | 2 |
WINE 212 | INTRODUCTION TO WINE MAKING | 2 |
WINE 213 | INTRODUCTION TO WINE BUSINESS | 2 |
WINE 214 | INTRODUCTION TO WINE SENSORY EVALUATION | 2 |
WINE 290 | CAREER EXPLORATION IN THE WINE INDUSTRY | 4 |
WINE 325 | TOPICS IN WINE AND SUSTAINABILITY | 4 |
WINE 326 | TOPICS IN WINE CULTURE AND HISTORY | 4 |
WINE 480 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 1-3 |
or WINE 487 | INTERNSHIP | |
COMM 140 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 |
JAMS 150 | LIVING IN A MEDIA WORLD | 3 |
ENVS 201 | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | 4 |
BNSS 486 | INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR (ALSO LISTED AS IDST 486) | 2-5 |
Electives | ||
Select a minimum of 12 credits of the following, 8 credits of which must be 300 level or higher: | 13 | |
MICROBIOLOGY OF GRAPES AND WINE (ALSO LISTED AS BIOL 112) | ||
DIVERSE VOICES ACROSS THE WINE INDUSTRY (ALSO LISTED AS COMM 234) | ||
SPECIAL TOPICS: JAN TERM TRAVEL | ||
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF WINEMAKING | ||
TOPICS IN WINE AND SUSTAINABILITY | ||
TOPICS IN WINE CULTURE AND HISTORY | ||
SPECIAL TOPICS: JAN TERM TRAVEL | ||
SEMINAR | ||
RESEARCH/THESIS | ||
FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING I | ||
BUSINESS ANALYTICS | ||
PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY | ||
PLANTS AND SOCIETY (ALSO LISTED AS ANTH 290) | ||
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND MANAGMENT | ||
MARKETING | ||
SALES AND SALES MANAGEMENT | ||
PROMOTIONS MANAGEMENT | ||
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF BREWING | ||
PERSUASION AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE | ||
CLIMATE CHANGE: CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES, AND MITIGATION | ||
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY (ALSO LISTED AS JAMS 357 AND COMM 357) | ||
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT | ||
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | ||
SOCIAL MEDIA THEORY AND PRACTICE | ||
PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS | ||
PRINCIPLES OF ADVERTISING | ||
Total Credits | 50-55 |
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.
Additional Requirements
Students must complete a minor or a second major or an approved semester or yearlong study abroad program. Minors or second Majors can come from one of several academic areas that complement the student’s interest area and career goals. The semester or year long study abroad program must be approved by the Wine Studies coordinator. All study abroad students are required to give a presentation to a Wine Studies class or during a seminar upon their return.
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.