Cannabis Applied Studies, Basic Certificate

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Program Code: 0463

The Basic Certificate (BC) in Applied Cannabis Studies purpose is to prepare individuals for a range of entry into the cannabis industry, from entry to mid-level employment opportunities. Individuals will gain hands-on experience with a solid scientific foundation for understanding plant science and the uniqueness of the Cannabaceae family. Upon completion, individuals will gain training in professionalism specific to the cannabis industry and will be prepared to enter the industry immediately as a budtender, plant propagation manager, retail, or the various ancillary businesses of the industry. Individuals will also have the opportunity to continue their educational pursuits into the Advanced Certificate in Cannabis Processing Technician and the Associates of Applied Science in Cannabis Studies. 

Industry standards require students to be at least 21 years of age to work in a dispensary and other cannabis industry entities. Students may take coursework prior to turning 21, but should be aware that they will not be able to work in the cannabis industry until they are 21.

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Program Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core
CANBS 110	Introduction to Cannabis ¹	3
CANBS 113	Entering the Cannabis Industry	2
CANBS 115	Cannabis Quality and Compliance ¹	3
CIS 120	Introduction to Computer Applications	3
HORTIC 104	Plant Propagation ¹	4
Total Hours		15

¹: Concurrent enrollment is required in CANBS 110, CANBS 115, and HORTIC 104.

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a certificate in Applied Cannabis Studies. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate (BC) in Applied Cannabis Studies. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability.

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1		Hours
CANBS 110	Introduction to Cannabis ¹	3
CANBS 113	Entering the Cannabis Industry	2
CANBS 115	Cannabis Quality and Compliance ¹	3
CIS 120	Introduction to Computer Applications	3
HORTIC 104	Plant Propagation ¹	4
	Hours	15
	Total Hours	15

¹: Concurrent enrollment is required in CANBS 110, CANBS 115, and HORTIC 104.

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