Cannabis Studies Majors
Also available as a minor or continuing education courses
Our Virginia cannabis studies degree programs allow you to capitalize on a rapidly growing industry and are the first of their kind in Virginia. The core curriculum for Roanoke’s cannabis studies degrees will prepare you in the botany, history, and policies of the industry as you pursue either the B.S. in Cannabis Science or in Cannabis Social Justice and Policy. A minor and continuing education courses are also available.
As the first program of its kind, the Roanoke College Cannabis Studies program strives to establish scientific, policy, and business education industry standards across not only the regional and state communities, but the nation.
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
Our cannabis programs are tailor-made with a strong science foundation rather than pre-packaged from a third-party vendor.
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Expert Faculty
Our faculty includes cannabis industry experts and trained scientists, including geneticists, medical practitioners, botanists and social scientists.
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Well-Rounded
Our pioneering program offers a holistic curriculum built on the science, policy, and history of the cannabis industry, guiding our students to become its future leaders.
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