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 program is designed for students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university. Requirements may be updated prior to the start of the Fall 2024 semester. Students completing this program should consult a counselor or advisor to develop their degree plan and for registration advice.
Associate of Science
Required Courses
| BREW 100 | Introduction to Brewing | 2 |
| BREW 110 | History,Culture&Sustainability | 2 |
| BREW 130 | Brewing Ingredients | 3 |
| BREW 140 | Brewhouse Operations & Tech | 4 |
| BREW 151 | Biochemistry of Brewing | 2 |
| BREW 152 | Microbiology of Brewing | 2 |
| BREW 160 | Styles Sensory & Food Pairing | 3 |
| BREW 170 | Cellar Operations & Technology | 4 |
| BREW 200 | Taproom Management & Service | 2 |
| BREW 225 | Brewing Practicum | 3 |
| BREW 230 | Packaging & Post-Production | 3 |
| BREW 250 | Brewery Management & Quality | 3 |
| BREW 275 | Brewing Field Internship | 3 |
| ENG 110 | College Writing I | 3 |
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| ENG 160 | College Writing & Research | 4 |
| | Second Level English/Communication | 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts | 6 |
| | Mathematics | 3 |
| | Political Science | 3 |
| | Science | 8 |
| | Social Science | 6 |
| | Wellness/Physical Education | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 70
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, and CHM 130.