Program Overview

Brewing Science Certificate (C.U.G.S.)

Program Information

The Rowan Experience

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 that 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.

Curriculum

The following courses make up the Brewing Science Certificate of Undergraduate Study (C.U.G.S.) program.

• 4 Courses / 12 Semester Hours
• Foundation Courses: No
• Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: No

Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits)
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Required Courses: 6 S.H.
BIOL 85301 | Brewing Science and Raw Materials | 3
BIOL 85302 | Brewery Design and Operations | 3
Elective Courses: 6 S.H.
BIOL 85303 | Yeast Management | 3
BIOL 85304 | Sensory Training | 3
BIOL 85305 | Packaging Technology and Operations | 3
BIOL 85306 | Brewing Science Internship | 3
GEOF 16321 | Geography of Beer | 3

Transfer Credit Evaluation Policy

Transfer credits require review and approval by the program director. Up to 9 credits may be transferred toward the completion of the Brewing Science CUGS.

Admission Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.

• Completed Application Form
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Minimum academic record of high school diploma or equivalent
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
• Professional Resume
• Statement of Professional Objectives

Deadlines, Tuition, and Financial Aid

Entry Terms & Deadlines Tuition Financial Aid

The chart below details available entry terms for the Construction Leadership Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) program as well as corresponding application deadlines. Submitting the Application Form is only the first step to beginning the admission process. All of the required materials listed above must be received on or before the application completion deadline for your desired entry term to be considered for admission to that term. We encourage you to complete the application form and begin submitting your materials at least one month before the deadline indicated.

Entry Term | Application Deadline
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Fall | July 1
Spring | November 1

Rates

We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.

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