Certificate of Cannabis Studies
Quinebaug Valley Community College
Key Information
Campus location
Killingly, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
15 hours
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
QVCC’s Cannabis Studies program creates an opportunity for students to learn about the United States’ fastest-growing bumper crop. The Cannabis Studies program explores the legal challenges confronting cannabis farming, production, and consumer use; cannabis cultivation techniques and cannabinoid/THC extraction processes; the farming economics of land, labour, and capital; governmental regulations and laws affecting small business; and developing opportunities in western and alternative medicines and therapies. The 15-credit Cannabis Studies certificate includes classes in alternative medicine, botany, business, and communications.
There are a variety of career paths you can take in the cannabis industry.
Working for a cannabis cultivator puts you at the beginning of the supply chain. You’ll be helping to grow the cannabis that will eventually be used by patients and consumers. Some of the most popular cultivation jobs include:
Master Grower
Cultivation Supervisor or Assistant Grower
Trimmer
Cultivation Site Worker
Testing labs are an important part of the cannabis supply chain, particularly in states where testing is legally required. Following are some common jobs you could find at testing facilities:
Laboratory Analysts
Laboratory Technicians
Lab Manager
Quality Control Inspector
Cannabis jobs in processing and manufacturing facilities are involved in turning raw cannabis from cultivators into products sold in dispensaries or retail stores. Some of the jobs you can find in processing and manufacturing are:
Extractor