Cannabis Studies Majors
Also available as a minor, certificate or continuing education courses
Our Virginia cannabis studies degree program, which is the first of its kind, allows you to capitalize on a rapidly growing industry. The core curriculum for Roanoke’s cannabis studies degrees will educate you in the botany and history of cannabis, as well as the policy issues surrounding the industry. We offer two majors (B.S. in Cannabis Science and B.S. in Cannabis Social Justice and Policy), a minor in Cannabis Studies and continuing education courses and certifications.
Roanoke College aims to guide the commonwealth to improve understanding and application of knowledge around cannabis, and it strives to be a national leader in establishing a standard scientific, public policy and business education for this developing industry. In addition, college leaders will work alongside community leaders and the Office of Campus Safety to strengthen drug education in the community.
Cannabis Degrees
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The cannabis science degree focuses on the science of the industry, exploring botany, biology and chemistry.
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This cannabis degree focuses on the governmental policy around cannabis legislation, giving students perspective on the history of the plant, its regulation and prohibition in the U.S. and around the world, and the consequences for different populations.
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A minor in Cannabis Studies provides a student with a general understanding of the cannabis industry, its history and social impact. This minor ties nicely to many areas of study across campus because of the vast connections in our culture.
Why study cannabis at Roanoke?
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Custom Program
Roanoke offers a tailor-made cannabis program designed specifically for our students, rather than pre-packaged courses from a third-party vendor.
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Expert Faculty
Roanoke has a winning combination of cannabis industry experts and trained scientists. You will learn from a groundbreaking cannabis geneticist and breeder, medical practitioners, botanists and environmental horticulturists.
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Well-Rounded
Our pioneering program offers a holistic curriculum that covers the science of the cannabis industry, key government policies, and the historical and social impacts of cannabis, turning our students into leaders in the workforce and industry.
Cannabis Studies Curricula
Sample Cannabis Studies Courses:
Entomology of Cannabis
Cannabis and Regulations
Cannabis and Race
Cannabis Studies Certificates & Continuing Education Courses
Cannabis FAQs
Cannabis Careers
Cannabis Job Growth
Cannabis is not just a niche, it's a national movement that is going to drive a multi-billion-dollar industry that's going to need people.
Cannabis Job Prospects
The cannabis job market is rapidly growing. Here are coast-to-coast salary averages:
- Lead Cultivation: $80k
- Director of Cultivation: $140k
- Product Development Mgnt: $100k
- Director Quality Control: $140k
- Market Research Analyst: $80k
- Dispensary Manager: $65k
- Post-Harvest Management: $70k
- Irrigation/Fertigation Mgnt: $80k
- Fertigation Technician: $65k
- Operations Director: $200k
- IPM (pest) Manager: $130k
- Lab Testing Supervisor: $100k
- Compliance Supervisor: $90k
- Compliance Specialist: $70k
(Data from Vangst, Flower Hire and CannaBiz Team)
Cannabis Faculty
Cannabis News at Roanoke
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The new catalog of courses and certificates will equip working professionals and other learners with up-to-date knowledge about the science and law of cannabis.
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Roanoke College faculty have approved distinctive undergraduate majors in eight disciplines to meet student and workplace demand.
We are fortunate to partner with cannabis experts all over the country.
"I look forward to ensuring that future generations of Roanoke College students graduate with the knowledge they need to become unstoppable forces in the cannabis industry."
Ross Dove '16, founding owner of Seedless Analytical LLC, a consulting and research firm that provides analytical services to cannabis and hemp processors