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Plant Science - Viticulture Program Requirements

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Viticulture NMC Code 580

NMC and MSU offer a joint program where students dual enroll at NMC and MSU. Students earn an Applied Science degree in Viticulture through NMC, and a certificate in Agricultural Technology from Michigan State University. All courses are taught in Traverse City. Upon completing the program requirements, students may transfer to the MSU East Lansing Campus as a junior to complete a Bachelor of Science degree. See your MSU advisor prior to enrolling each semester.

Effective: Spring 2019

General Education Requirements Credits: 17-19

General Education Requirements for Associate in Applied Science degree

Class	Credits
Communications: ENG 111 and either BUS 231 or ENG 112 or ENG 220	7-8
Humanities: Any Group 1 course	3-4
Math competency: Placement into MTH 111 or higher, or completion of MTH 23	-
Science: BIO 108	4
Social Science: ECO 201 or ECO 202	3

NMC Occupational Specialty Requirements credits: 11-13

Occupational Specialty Requirements for Associate in Applied Science degree

Class	Credits
CIT 100 Computer in Business-An Intro (or equivalent)	3
NMC Directed Electives (see program coordinator for appropriate selection)	8-10

MSU Viticulture requirements Credits: 30

requirements for Associate in Applied Science degree

Class	Credits
AT 202 Agricultural Regulation, Compliance and Safety	3
AT 293 Professional Internship in Agricultural Technology	3
CSS 126 Introduction to Weed Management	2
CSS 143 Introduction to Soil Science	2
ENT 110 Applied Entomology of Economic Plants	3
HRT 231 Clerkship in Grape Harvesting and Processing	1
HRT 232 Principles of Viticulture	3
HRT 233 Field Practices of Viticulture	3
HRT 234 Current Issues in Viticulture & Enology	1
PLP 105 Fundamentals of Applied Plant Pathology	2
A minimum of seven additional IAT approved MSU CANR credits must be completed with approval from the program coordinator.	7

AAS Program Requirements Minimum Credit Hours: 60

MSU Transfer Students: Students wishing to transfer to MSU as juniors must meet with the program coordinator during their first semester to alter general education courses to meet MSU transfer requirements.