The Brewing Science Certificate of Undergraduate Study (C.U.G.S.) provides skills-based training for employment or advancement in the brewing industry. In this program students will understand the industrial process of beer production through practical application of lectures, labs, site visits, and on-site training. Students looking for entry-level positions will find experiential learning and pathways to employment in an internship course. Students already employed in the industry can select courses which emphasize professional development. The courses can be completed part-time over several semesters, depending on the student’s schedule.
The C.U.G.S. in Brewing Science is a 12 semester hour program. To earn the certificate, students must complete two required courses (3 semester hours each) and two electives (3 semester hours each). This program is designed to train students from any variety of educational backgrounds. It can include both traditional undergraduate students, working professionals looking for a career change, or current professionals in the field who seek additional training.
Potential occupations include Brewer, Cellar Manager, Packaging Technician, Quality Control Technician, Sensory Science Technician, or Director of Operations. Related industries include most food and beverage companies where fermentation or batch processing are employed, including but not limited to wineries, cideries, distilleries, and alternative protein production.
