Viticulture & Enology

Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Viticulture and Enology programs are currently under review for revision. No new students will be accepted during this time. Please check back for future updates.

The Viticulture and Enology program prepares students for entry into the industry as production winemaking technicians, vineyard and winery owners, vintners, and or sales and marketing coordinators. 

The curriculum builds upon the one-year certificate program in Viticulture and students receive the AAS degree as well as the viticulture and wine marketing assistant certificates.

The Enology AAS degree program includes an introduction to grape growing, basic principles of soil science, vineyard and winery practices throughout all four seasons, chemistry of the winemaking process, principles of wine production, and supervised practical work experience. Students must be at least 18 years of age to participate in wine tasting.

View / Download Viticulture & Enology program brochure.

Ready to get started?

It's easy and only requires TWO steps.

Step 1

Fill out our response form. This will alert us that you are interested in the Viticulture & Enology program.

Step 2

If you are new to UCC (you've never taken a class), apply to UCC. Otherwise, you are done for now. You will be contacted about the next steps.

Careers

Job opportunities exist throughout the Pacific Northwest and northern California and are very diverse within the industry with average earnings according to 2015 industry surveys ranging from $33,488 for entry level tasting room positions, $37,395 for entry-level cellar works, $38,625 for entry-level vineyard positions, $62,401 for cellar masters, $66,660 for sales representatives, $66,955 for assistant winemakers, and $80,947 for vineyard management.

Efforts are underway to articulate the degree for transfer to other colleges and universities, including Oregon State University, which has both undergraduate and graduate programs in the field. Students with prior college experience may not have to take any or all general classes required. Students must be over 18 years of age to participate in wine tasting.

Catalog Info

View / Download catalog information for Viticulture and Enology: Associate of Applied Science Degree

Other Certificates at UCC

• Viticulture: One-Year Certificate
• Wine Marketing Assistant: One Year Certificate

High School Students

Get a head start by becoming a dual credit student. Dual credit students attend UCC and high school at the same time! You can complete high school requirements, work on college prerequisites and earn credits towards a degree or certificate all at the same time.

Residents of WA, ID, NV, and CA

If you are from Washington, Idaho, Nevada, or California, you pay Oregon resident tuition rates. That's a big discount! You might also be interested in what life is like around UCC. Find out.

Why UCC?

At UCC, you can earn a variety of certificates and degrees that can enhance your current career or place you in the workforce sooner. Plus, UCC offers:

• Expert faculty dedicated to teaching
• Personal attention and small class sizes
• Online classes

Contact

Prospective students should visit Advising and Career Services for application and UCC admissions information. For guidance and advising, please contact our office at 541-440-SOWI (7962) or sowi@umpqua.edu or see a program advisor (below) to develop a more focused educational plan.

Andy Swan - Contact
Interim Director, Southern Oregon Wine Institute
Phone: 541-440-4709