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The online Associate of Arts degree program from Central Lakes College is designed to provide the courses required for students to transfer with "junior status" to a four-year college or university. The curriculum offers courses in:

• Communications
• Critical Thinking
• Natural Sciences
• Math/Logical Reasoning
• History/Social Behavioral Sciences
• Humanities & Fine Arts
• Human Diversity
• Global Perspective
• Ethic & Civic Responsibility 
• People & the Environment

IT specialists are in high demand. The AAS in Computer IT, an online information technology degree program from Central Lakes College, is designed to prepare students for careers in the IT field.  You will gain the knowledge and skills to plan, configure, repair, and troubleshoot end user and server-based systems. The curriculum covers:

• Computer troubleshooting & repair
• Basic networking
• Operating systems
• Supporting common end user applications
• Oral & written communication
• Customer service

Graduates are prepared for careers with companies with small to mid-size help desks or large corporate user support centers.

The wine business is booming. Become a part of it with the online Associate in Applied Science in Enology degree program. In this program, students gain the ability to oversee the production of wine by acquiring the skills needed to:

• Examine grape samples to ascertain the sweetness and acidity of the crop, and determine the harvest time based on this information
• Select yeasts for fermentation and barrels for aging
• Communicate with vineyard managers regarding crop load, harvest, time, and other issues related to crop quality
• Correct sugar and acid levels of must and wine if necessary
• Oversee primary fermentation by punching down the grape skin cap, regulating fermentation temperature and the amount of time the skins are in contact with the must, and initiating malolactic fermentation
• Supervise workers in crushing and pressing processes, or perform those duties themselves
• Supervise cellular operations during secondary fermentation with tasks such as aging, topping off barrels, and clearing wine of fermentation residue
• Direct and coordinate blending and bottling of wine, or perform those duties themselves

The wine business is a flourishing market. Become a part of it with the online Associate in Applied Science in Viticulture degree program. Students are prepared for careers as vineyard managers, in which they will:

• Oversee the growing and care of grapes
• Develop systems of grape management that are appropriate for individual vineyards
• Manage planting, fertility, harvesting, and pruning
• Be involved in varietal selection, site preparation, equipment maintenance and safety, first-season establishment, vine growth development, trellis systems, and pruning
• Be involved in pest management, soil quality, and the overall impact on the environment

The online Associate in Science in Agricultural Science degree program can serve as either an excellent transfer option or a two-year degree for those who prefer direct entry into the workforce. Internship opportunities in Agriculture, Animal Science, Horticulture, and Natural Resources offer hands-on field experience as students explore areas such as:

• Animal Science
• Food Safety
• Plant Science
• Land Measurement 
• Soil Science

The wine business continues to grow. Become a part of it with the online Enology Diploma program. In this program, students gain the ability to oversee the production of wine by acquiring the skills needed to:

• Examine grape samples to ascertain sweetness and acidity of the crop, and determine the harvest time based on this information
• Select yeasts for fermentation and barrels for aging
• Communicate with vineyard managers regarding crop load, harvest, time, and other issues related to crop quality
• Correct sugar and acid levels of must and wine if necessary
• Oversee primary fermentation by punching down the grape skin cap, regulating fermentation temperature and the amount of time the skins are in contact with the must, and initiating malolactic fermentation
• Supervise workers in crushing and pressing processes, or perform those duties themselves
• Supervise cellular operations during secondary fermentation with tasks such as aging, topping off barrels, and clearing wine of fermentation residue
• Direct and coordinate blending and bottling of wine, or perform those duties themselves

The wine business is booming. Become a part of it with the online Viticulture Diploma program from Central Lakes College. Students are prepared for careers as vineyard managers, in which they will:

• Oversee the growing and care of grapes
• Develop systems of grape management that are appropriate for individual vineyards
• Manage planting, fertility, harvesting, and pruning
• Be involved in varietal selection, site preparation, equipment maintenance and safety, first season establishment, vine growth development, trellis systems, and pruning
• Be involved in pest management, soil quality, and the overall impact on the environment