Brewing and Distillation Studies

Brewing and Distillation Studies Minor Program Information

The Brewing and Distillations Studies minor provides students the knowledge and practical skills for success in various career areas in the craft beverage industry. The interdisciplinary program is built on foundations of scientific thinking, on business, marketing, and entrepreneurial principles, and on an understanding of legal, ethical, social, and historical aspects of alcohol consumption and it impact on communities and economies. Through classroom work and internship experiences, as well as other experiential learning opportunities, students learn to apply creativity and scientific knowledge to become well-rounded and responsible practitioners in the craft beverage industry.

A student minoring in Brewing and Distillation Studies must complete 21 credits of approved courses, including 9 credits in the BRDS core and 12 credits of approved electives. In addition to maintaining an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 in the minor, a student must earn a minimum grade of C in each major core course.

Brewing and Distillation Studies Minor: 21 credits

A minor is a secondary area of study outside of the major program of study with a structured curriculum composed of at least 18 credits of which at least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.

Required Core Courses: 9 credits

• BRDS 3000 - Foundations of Brewing and Distillation Studies (3 credits)
• BRDS 3950 - Introduction to Brewing and Distillation Science (3 credits)
• BRDS 4000 - Brewing and Distillation Studies Internship (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Elective Courses: 12

Select 12 credits from the following:

• ADVR 3100 - Principles of Brand Communication (3 credits)
• APST 2060 - Introduction to Appalachian Studies (3 credits)
• APST 4957 - Special Topics in Appalachian Studies (1-3 credits) *
• BRDS 3303 - Brewing and Distillation Studies Abroad (3 credits)
• BRDS 4900 - Independent Study (1-3 credits)
• ENTP 1955 - Entrepreneurial Mindset (3 credits)
• ENTP 3005 - Entrepreneurship Innovation Lab (3 credits)
• MCOM 2100 - Media Writing (3 credits)
• MGMT 4617 - Small Business Management (3 credits)
• MKTG 3200 - Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
• MKTG 3210 - Fundamentals of Distribution (3 credits)

Notes

* May be taken when topic is related to the minor.