{"id":38692,"date":"2025-06-04T06:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T10:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=38692"},"modified":"2025-10-13T14:58:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T18:58:07","slug":"universities-with-cannabis-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/universities-with-cannabis-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Higher Education: Universities With Cannabis Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As cannabis use and accessibility grow nationwide, many universities have established pathways to study the business and science of the plant. Students can research cannabis and its many compounds, pharmacology, cultivation, business, marketing, public policy, and so much more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beyond cannabis-specific schools like Oaksterdam University and THC University, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/research-shows-college-students-who-use-cannabis-have-greater-motivation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">aspiring cannabis professionals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> have many options to choose from for their next enrollment. While we can\u2019t possibly list every school with a cannabis program in 2025, we\u2019ve rounded up many examples.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Universities with Cannabis Programs in 2025:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/higher-education-images2-240x300.png\" alt=\"Graduants caps in the air\" width=\"879\" height=\"1099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/higher-education-images2-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/higher-education-images2-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/higher-education-images2-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/higher-education-images2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 879px) 100vw, 879px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Lake Superior State University\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lake Superior State University is home to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssu.edu\/centers\/cannabis-center-for-excellence\/courses-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cannabis Center of Excellence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which features multi-million-dollar laboratories to test plant materials. LSSU\u2019s Cannabis Chemistry degree program is the first in the United States to focus on quantitative cannabis compound analysis. Students can obtain a baccalaureate, associate degree, or, in some cases, an American Chemical Society degree. Beyond cannabis chemistry studies, LSSU also offers degrees in cannabis business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Available degrees\/certifications:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cannabis Business, BS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cannabis Health Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cannabis Chemistry, BS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cannabis Science, Associate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cannabis Production Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Colorado State University Pueblo\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CSU Pueblo offers a Bachelor of Science in Cannabis Biology and Chemistry. Students can gain a thorough understanding of basic chemical and biological principles that apply directly to the cannabis science field. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The school offers undergraduate, graduate, and certificate options that dive into hemp agriculture and analytical chemistry. Leaders in the cannabis research space, CSU Pueblo hosts the Institute of Cannabis Research Conference on campus every year and has even launched the Journal of Cannabis Research.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Available degrees\/certifications:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cannabis Biology and Chemistry, BS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cannabis Studies, Minor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cannabis Biology &amp; Chemistry 3+2 Plan, Joint Bachelor of Science\/Master of Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cannabis Biology and Chemistry, Master of Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cannabis Biology &amp; Chemistry, Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cannabis Biology &amp; Chemistry, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Johnson and Wales University\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With courses covering cultivation, extraction, the legal and regulatory landscape, and much more, Johnson and Wales offers a comprehensive cannabis program. The school offers a bachelor\u2019s degree in cannabis entrepreneurship that promises to prepare students for a career in cannabis with a well-rounded knowledge base. In addition to courses in biology, chemistry, economics, and entrepreneurship, JWU\u2019s Grow Lab gives students a chance to learn all about cultivation through hands-on experiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Rowan University<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With graduate and undergraduate certificates in cannabis studies, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/research.rowan.edu\/centers\/institute-cannabis-research\/sps-cannabis-curriculum-offerings.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rowan University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a solid choice for students seeking comprehensive cannabis knowledge. The school offers two certificate programs covering the industry, cultivation, education, compliance, regulations, and more. Students can obtain certificates as stand-alones or add them to their existing degree program. The university also has a Cannabis Apprenticeship Training Program, a fully virtual training program for the retail sector.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>St. Louis University<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students at St. Louis University can obtain a certificate or minor in Cannabis Science and Operations. Both programs are conducted online and cover all aspects of the industry, from cultivation and production to pharmacology and beyond. Graduates of both the certificate and minor programs may find success in sales and marketing, dispensary or brand management, quality assurance, and other related fields.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Vermont State University\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Offered as a stand-alone credential or in addition to existing studies, Vermont State University\u2019s Cannabis Studies Certificate Program offers a thorough look into the world of the cannabis business. The course covers many cannabis topics, including history, anthropology, sociology, politics, cultivation, health, business, and more. The 12-credit program will leave students ready to take on their career in cannabis with a holistic understanding of the industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>University of Baltimore &#8211; Graduate Program\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/higher-education-images1-240x300.png\" alt=\"A lecturer\" width=\"865\" height=\"1082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/higher-education-images1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/higher-education-images1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/higher-education-images1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/higher-education-images1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Graduate students at the University of Baltimore can obtain a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu\/academics\/graduate-studies-in-medical-cannabis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Master of Science (MS) and a Graduate Certificate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to become experts in the clinical applications of the plant. The first graduate program in the United States to focus on medical cannabis applications, the two-year program combines online and in-person studies. It\u2019s a two-semester, 12-credit program aimed at building a solid pharmacology and clinical science foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Seattle Central College<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All Washington State dispensaries with medical endorsements are required to staff Medical Cannabis Consultants. Seattle Central College helps students meet that need with its Medical Cannabis Consultant Certificate Program. The program is the first in the state to get approval from the Washington State Department of Health and features thorough online training for employees and employers. The school reports that its cannabis students are retail employees, doctors, nurses, patients, and patient advocates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/7-universities-that-offer-higher-education-in-cannabis-studies\/\">7 Universities That Offer A Higher Education in Cannabis Studies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Do employers prefer candidates with cannabis credentials?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While there\u2019s no single consensus on the topic, employers generally want to hire employees with experience or a willingness to quickly gain some. Experience means a lot of different things in the cannabis industry. Some organizations heavily prefer to hire people with in-depth, hands-on experience outside of school programs\u2013think legacy growers or those who were slinging cannabis on the street before transitioning into the legal market. But that\u2019s not always the case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some employers are beginning to view cannabis certifications and degrees as valuable assets when selecting candidates. In cases where applicants have similar qualifications, a background in cannabis studies might give one candidate an edge by reducing the need for foundational training. Pursuing formal education in cannabis can also demonstrate a level of commitment and interest in the field that may not be immediately apparent through a resume or interview alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cannabis credentials may not always help you get your dream job, but they certainly won\u2019t hurt. A cannabis degree or certificate on a resume may be enough to tip the scales in your favor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>More to explore\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While this article covers many different options for cannabis certificates and degrees, it is not a comprehensive list. Those interested in studying cannabis in higher education should look into the many options and see what complements their plan of study best. Fortunately, as cannabis legalization continues to expand across the country, more universities are pivoting to include cannabis coursework in their programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As cannabis use and accessibility grow nationwide, many universities have established pathways to study the business and science of the plant. 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