Certificate - Cannabis Dispensary Operations
14 credit hours
Catalog Year 2024-2025
The Cannabis Dispensary Operations Certificate prepares students with an understanding of Cannabis for the various end users: recreational, medical, child, opioid alternative, terminal, and care giver. Students gain an in-depth examination of business aspects and the regulatory environment of a dispensary including applicable federal, state and local regulations in the retail setting. The certificate includes business skills necessary for success, and discussion of 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 103 or BTEC 145 | Agricultural Employment or Employment Success Strategies | 1 |
| AGRI 140 | Introduction to Cannabis | 3 |
| AGRI 141 | Cannabis Regulatory Compliance | 3 |
| AGRI 143 | Cannabis Dispensary Operations | 3 |
| BTEC 150 | Customer Relations | 1 |
| BTEC 250 or BUSN 110 | Small Business Management or Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 |
Recommended Sequence
- Fall: AGRI 103, AGRI 140, AGRI 141
- Spring: AGRI 143, BTEC 150, BTEC 250
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.