Wine Studies
- Build a solid foundation in all aspects of the industry.
- Deepen your knowledge of wine history.
- Expand your marketable skills as a professional.
Choose the program that interests you below.
Associate (Two-year) Degrees
Degrees that prepare students to transfer into a four-year college or university and job-training degrees that prepare students for immediate employment.
Quick Look
- Plan: Marketing and Sales of Food and Wine, Associate in Applied Science
- Units: 92
- Funding available: Yes
- International student eligible: Yes
Career Opportunities Include
- Food Service Managers
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- Retail Salespersons
Quick Look
- Plan: Marketing and Sales of Food and Wine, Associate in Applied Science-Transfer
- Units: 92
- Funding available: Yes
- International student eligible: Yes
Career Opportunities Include
- Food Service Managers
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- Retail Salespersons
Quick Look
- Plan: Wine Production, Associate in Applied Science
- Units: 96
- Funding available: Yes
- International student eligible: Yes
Career Opportunities Include
- Food Service Managers
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Quick Look
- Plan: Wine Production, Associate in Applied Science-Transfer
- Units: 96
- Funding available: Yes
- International student eligible: Yes
Career Opportunities Include
- Food Service Managers
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Certificates
Certificate programs provide students with a set of skills to find a job or stay current in a profession. Many certificates are designed to build on top of each other and lead to a longer-term certificate or degree. These are called “stackable” certificates.
Quick Look
- Plan: Marketing and Sales of Food and Wine, Certificate
- Units: 49
- Funding available: Yes
- International student eligible: Yes
Career Opportunities Include
- Food Service Managers
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Quick Look
- Plan: Wine Production, Certificate
- Units: 50
- Funding available: Yes
- International student eligible: Yes
Career Opportunities Include
- Food Service Managers
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Cultivate Your Career in Wine Studies
South Seattle College’s Northwest Wine Academy, the first teaching winery of its kind in Western Washington, offers training for novices, enthusiasts, and professionals alike. Students learn from industry‑experienced instructors in classrooms, tasting rooms, and barrel rooms, gaining a foundation in wine history, production, and emerging technologies. With Washington’s wine industry ranked second in the nation, graduates find opportunities across winemaking, sales, marketing, operations, and tourism.