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 2023 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

Course NumberTitleCredits
BREW 100Introduction to Brewing

2

BREW 110History,Culture&Sustainability

2

BREW 130Brewing Ingredients

3

BREW 140Brewhouse Operations & Tech

4

BREW 151Biochemistry of Brewing

2

BREW 152Microbiology of Brewing

2

BREW 160Styles Sensory & Food Pairing

3

BREW 170Cellar Operations & Technology

4

BREW 225Brewing Practicum

3

BREW 230Packaging & Post-Production

3

BREW 250Brewery Management & Quality

3

BREW 275Brewing Field Internship

3

ENG 110College Writing I

3

or

ENG 160College 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: 68

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.