Program Description:
The Enology Certificate, offered by the Department of Horticultural Sciences, contains 15 hours of concentrated study in the areas of viticulture, pre- and post-fermentation winemaking 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. The certificate is open to all majors, but students should consult with their academic advisor prior to submitting an Enology Certificate program application
Requirements:
The program is comprised of 15 credit hours of coursework. 9 hours out of the 15 are from Horticulture courses with Organic Chemistry and a Sensory Evaluation course rounding out the 15 required hours. Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to be admitted into the program.
The courses listed below constitute the 15 hours required for a minor in Horticulture:
- (3 credit hours) HORT 416 Understanding Wine: From Vines to Wines and Beyond – Spring only
- (3 credit hours) HORT 419 Viticulture and Small Fruit Culture
- OR (3 credit hours) HORT 319 Fruit and Nut Production
- (3 credit hours) HORT 421 Enology – Fall only
- (3 credit hours) CHEM 222 Elements of Organic and Biological Chemistry (prereq CHEM 119)
- (3 credit hours) FSTC 487 Sensory Evaluation of Foods
- OR (3 credit hours) ANSC 487 Sensory Evaluation of Foods – Spring only
Eligibility:
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. *If there is an excess in applications, preference will be given to HORT majors, then minors, and PEMC students.
Satisfactory completion of courses:
To be awarded the Certificate in Enology, students must be accepted into the program and complete the required courses.
Advising:
Per University guidelines, the student’s home college or major department is responsible for advising students pursuing a Certificate in Enology. Students may visit the Undergraduate Advising office in HFSB 204 if they have questions about course content.
Steps to take to declare for the Certificate in Enology:
- Meet with your departmental academic advisor to discuss certificate options and how these courses may apply to your specific degree plan.
- You may wish to meet with an academic advisor from the Horticulture Department to discuss courses and proper course sequence.
- You will officially apply for the certificate using the following link. Once approved, you will receive an email from the department stating you have been accepted into the minor.