Green View Magazine | December 2019

57 GREEN VIEW MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2019 last for thirteen weeks. The leader of this program and director of emerging business at KPU (David Purcell) stated: “We’re breaking down these stereotypes with evidence-based education. We’re the anti-reefer madness.” Then, Camosun College offers a cannabis cultivation course. Whereas, the College of the Rockies offers a cannabis retail specialist program that combines customer service with science. Lastly, third and fourth-year college students enrolled in Okanagan College in Kelowna can learn about cannabis in an elective class. Cannabis Courses Offered In U.S. Although Canadian provinces are taking concrete steps to support schools that create cannabis courses and programs for students, many American colleges and universities are trying to do the same. Below are some top name American colleges and universities that offer different cannabis courses, programs, and/or certificates. Colorado At the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business, a course about the business of cannabis is offered. Then, the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law offers a course for law students on the topic of what to know when representing a cannabis client. Whereas, at the University of Denver, a course called, “Cannabis Journalism” is available. There’s also Cannabis Training University, which offers an online cannabis program. However, let’s not forget about Trichome Institute, The Grow School, and Clover Leaf University that all offer their own variation of cannabis courses and/or programs. Ohio In Autumn 2018, Ohio State University unveiled a cannabis course called “Cannabiz: Exploring the Legalized Cannabis Industry”. Michigan Northern Michigan University offers a four-year medicinal plant chemistry undergraduate degree, which will expand into educating students about medical cannabis and the growing cannabis industry. New Jersey Stockton University recently gave students the opportunity to minor in cannabis studies. This opportunity became available last year, and the program consists of five classes, an internship placement, and two required classes on the topics of cannabis law and medical cannabis. Vermont The University of Vermont now offers a few cannabis courses. The university has a “Cannabis Science and Medicine Program”, which also includes a continuing medical education program for those pursuing medical-related degrees. Surprisingly, this university was the first to launch this type of cannabis science program. Washington State The University of Washington offers a cannabis training program called “Medicinal Cannabis and Chronic Pain”. This program is specifically designed for medical professionals including soon-to- be nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.