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Certificate of Specialized Study in EngiBeering™


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Program of Study


Craft brewing is a vibrant and innovative industry in San Diego County and across the nation. As the industry grows, workers trained in all facets of the brewery operations are needed. This program offers educational opportunities to those seeking advancement or employment in the brewing industry as well as to those seeking recreational enrichment.

The Certificate of Specialized Study in EngiBeering™ requires successful completion of 12 semester units of coursework. Classes were developed through collaborations among CSUSM faculty across three colleges and members of the local brewing community with expertise in the craft beer industry. Each class will be taught by experts in the field, using materials applied to beer and the brewing process.

Note: The Certificate of Specialized Study in EngiBeering™ is offered through the Office of Extended Learning.

Admission Requirements and Process


  1. Students must be 21 years of age or older.
  2. One of the following are required for admission to the Certificate of Specialized Study in EngiBeering™:
  • An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college that included a course in a Life Science and a course in a Physical Science
  • Two (2) years of college (60 semester units) that included a course in a Life Science and a course in a Physical Science
  • Two (2) years of brewery operations experience
  1. Each certificate program has an application that must be completed. The application may be found at www.csusm.edu/EL/ENGB.
  2. Submission of current resume to show previous experience.
  3. Hard copy transcripts from all colleges and universities needed for admission mailed to:

      California State University San Marcos
      Extended Learning
      Attn: ENGB Program
      333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd.
      San Marcos, CA 92096-0001

Total (12 Units)


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