How To Get Started with VESTA
New VESTA Students
- Apply for Admission (application)
- Option 1: Take courses for personal interest or professional development. Transcripts not required. Enrollment limited to 8 hours per semester to a total of 24 hours. Self-pay (financial aid not available for this category). Postbaccalaureate students can enroll in up to a full course load with no restrictions on total hours. Proof of bachelor’s degree required.
- Option 2: Seek a certificate or associate degree in Enology or Viticulture. Request official transcripts from all previous institutions. Apply for financial aid as needed.
Current/Returning VESTA Students
- Contact Brenda Smith, VESTA advisor, for individualized guidance, 417-255-7736.
Missouri State-West Plains Resources (MS Word documents)
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Flexible Learning Available
Degree Options
AAS Enology AAS Viticulture Certificates
Sample Careers
- Enology:
- Cellar workers: $35,000 - $40,000
- Lab Manager: $65,000 - $80,000
- Winemakers: $90,000 - $125,000
- Wine Director : ~$150,000
- Wine critics
- Fermentation researchers
- Viticulture:
- Field workers
- Vineyard managers: $50,000 - $85,000
- Crop researchers
- Pest control advisers
- Grower relations consultants
- Fruit negociants
For More Information, Contact
Name: Brenda Smith, Associate Professor, VESTA Advisor
Phone: 417-255-7736
Email: BrendaSmith@MissouriState.edu