Wine Education Programs
Ohio's First Wine Education Programs
Featured News
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- A Vintage Year (Kent State Magazine Winter 2018 Cover Feature)
Are you interested in learning more about a career in viticulture (grape growing) and enology (winemaking) in Ohio? 5X社区 Ashtabula offers classes and professional certificates in viticulture and enology - as well as brewing technology - that prepare students for skilled careers in Ohio鈥檚 growing grape and wine industry!
5X社区 provides students with a 21st century education in grape growing and winemaking science and technology. Courses are offered both online and in the traditional campus classroom. The program is designed to be convenient for both traditional and non-traditional students to earn a certificate or take just a few classes for personal or professional development. An essential element of the program provides students with hands-on training through practicums and internships at local commercial wineries and vineyards that are located near a student鈥檚 home.
As one of the few viticulture and enology schools in the nation, a Kent State wine certificdate from our Ashtabula campus is designed to prepare students for the wine making industry
Available Courses
Viticulture: Introduction to Viticulture and Vineyard Establishment, Botanical Viticulture, Horticultural Botany, Winter Viticulture Fieldwork, Spring Viticulture Fieldwork, Summer/Fall Viticulture Fieldwork, Integrated Pest Management, Regional Vineyard Management, Soils for Viticulture
Enology: Science of Wine and Beer Production, Introduction to Enology, Winery Equipment Operation, Advanced Winery and Brewery Microbiology and Sanitation, Intermediate Enology: Harvest and Crusch with Fieldwork, Intermediate Enology: Postharvest with Fieldwork, Sensory Evaluation, Introduction to Viticulture and Vineyard Establishment
Brewing: Science of Wine and Beer Production, Advanced Winery and Brewery Microbiology and Sanitation, Introduction to Brewing, Intermediate Brewing, Sensory Evaluation of Beer, Brewery Production Field Experience
Fore More Information, Contact:
Lori Lee Director, Enrollment Management & Student Services
Phone: 440-964-4217 | Email: llee5@kent.edu
Dylaney Crowell Academic Advisor II
Phone: 440-964-4217 | Email: drcowel2@kent.edu