Expert: John Snyder - 4/25/2005

Question
I am a single mother of 1 and I am looking for a college that I can get my brewmasters degree.  I would like to go to the world brewing academy in chicago but I can't get any financial aid because it is not an accredited college.  Can you please help me.  I have 14 years in the restraunt business and I think that a brewmasters degree would make a great addition to my resume.  Thank you very much

Answer
Ms Burkett:Here is the best site for you to look at:

www.ucdavis.edu/.This university has an undergraduate program for brewing,both at the university,and did have a home study program.I'm not sure if that's still available.Entrance requirements requires a knowldege of chemistry,math etc.On the search,type in brewing,then check out the university's links,on brewing.The university is an acredited college.I have been at that university,attending a brewing seminar years ago.

www.siebelinstitute.com will give you info,on available courses,as you said,they are not an accredited college,but are normally required attendance,for advancement into the field of brewing

Brewing is a very competitive,and the job market is very tight.My suggestion would be to go into the micro brewing field,as the job market is a little more open.

good luck

John