Certificate - Cannabis Cultivation
16 credit hours
Catalog Year 2024-2025
The Cannabis Cultivation Certificate prepares students with an understanding of the growth cycle of cannabis and introduces students to innovative cultivation methods that maximize quality and efficiency with a focus on indoor growing operations. Students gain an in-depth examination of business aspects and the regulatory environment of the cannabis industry including applicable federal, state and local regulations with a focus on safety, quality, and supply chain. The certificate explores the historical, legal, social, and political aspects of cannabis and career opportunities in the cannabis industry.
There is no age limitation on enrolling in cannabis courses or earning cannabis-related certificates, but state regulation requires individuals to be 21 or older to handle cannabis. Many employers also have a requirement that individuals be 21 or older to be hired into positions that are physically located on the premises or would come into contact with cannabis.
| Class | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI 102 | Agriculture Safety | 1 |
| AGRI 103 or BTEC 145 | Agricultural Employment or Employment Success Strategies | 1 |
| AGRI 120 | Introductory Horticulture | 3 |
| AGRI 140 | Introduction to Cannabis | 3 |
| AGRI 141 | Cannabis Regulatory Compliance | 3 |
| AGRI 142 | Cannabis Cultivation | 4 |
| BTEC 150 | Customer Relations | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
Recommended Sequence
- Fall: AGRI 103, AGRI 140, AGRI 141, BTEC 150
- Spring: AGRI 102, AGRI 120, AGRI 142
Information is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment.