Sustainable Brewing, AS

The Associate of Science degree in sustainable brewing is designed for students planning a career in brewing science. This rigorous science-based program prepares students for employment in the brewing industry or other fields in the natural or physical sciences.

This is a sample transfer guide; consult with a counselor or pathway advisor to develop your degree plan.

Associate of Science

Required Courses

Course NumberTitleCredits
BREW 100Introduction to Brewing

2

BREW 110History,Culture&Sustainability

2

BREW 130Materials, Malting & Mashing

3

BREW 140Recipe, Process & Technology

4

BREW 151Biochemistry of Brewing

2

BREW 152Microbiology of Brewing

2

BREW 160StylesSensory & Food Pairing

3

BREW 170Fermenting & Finishing Tech

3

BREW 225Brewing Practicum

2

BREW 230Packaging & Distribution

3

BREW 250Brewing Quality Control

2

BREW 275Brewing Internship

3

ENG 110College Writing I

3

or

ENG 160College Writing & Research

4

ENG 111College Writing II: Literature

3

or

COM 113Interpersonal Communication

3

PSI 101American Government

3

Fine Arts

3

Humanities

3

Other Cultures

3

Science

12

Social Science

3

Wellness/Physical Education

2

Total Credit Hours: 66

Transfer Notes: Students complete the sustainable brewing certificate courses and then, under a two-plus-two transfer program with Western Michigan University, complete sciences and general education electives toward a Bachelor of Science at Western Michigan University. It is recommended that a student complete three of the following courses to fulfill the twelve credits of science required: BIO 101, BIO 104, CHM 120, CHM 130.