Certificate in Foundational Studies of Cannabis
, in partnership with Colorado State University 福利小视频 Extended Studies, is offering the Institute of Cannabis Research Certificate of Foundational Studies in Cannabis as an undergraduate program. The certificate will be available in an online format through CSU 福利小视频 Extended Studies beginning fall semester of 2025. This certificate provides an entry level curriculum of 16 credits.
This program provides new opportunities for students to earn a certificate in Foundational Cannabis Studies from the Institute of Cannabis Research. The target enrollment for the program is primarily non-traditional students new to CSU 福利小视频 with an interest in cannabis as it relates to their professional engagement with cannabis in medicine, public health, agronomy, chemical analysis, research, and research regulations. The program would also educate anyone with a lay interest in cannabis for medicinal or other purposes. The objective is to increase the number of informed participants in the cannabis workplace and society who will address the various aspects of cannabis from an objective, unbiased, and scientifically founded perspective.
Coursework includes:
- Introduction to the Scientific Basis for the Regulation of Cannabis: Topics could include basic scientific reasons that cannabis products are regulated and sometimes recalled, a summary of the health effects of consuming contaminated cannabis products, the impact of regulation and product recalls on cannabis business, approaches to conducting the cannabis research which underlies regulation, and barriers to conducting cannabis research both historically and going forward. (ICR 101)
- Basic Human Physiology of Cannabis Consumption: Topics could include basics of cannabis biology and physiology including basics of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and interaction of various phytocannabinoids including THC, CBD, terpenes, and flavonoids with the ECS and other biological targets. (ICR 102)
- Introduction to the Analytical Chemistry of Cannabinoids and Terpenes: Topics could include basic methods of extraction and analysis, current testing and analysis benefits and challenges in industry, etc. (ICR103)
- Introduction to Agriculture and Cultivation of Cannabis: Topics could include cannabis plant physiology, and cultivation, etc. (ICR 104)
- Introduction to Hemp Materials: Topics could include basic principles in the manufacture and utilization of hemp-based textiles, building materials, paper, biodegradable erosion matting, etc. Introduction to hemp-based cannabinoid extraction and issues related to the production and sale of hemp-derived intoxicants (ICR 105)
- Introduction to Cannabis Science and Research: Topics could include cannabis chemistry, biology, medicine, regulation, cultivation, and agronomy. (ICR106)
Interested in the Certificate in Foundational Studies of Cannabis?
Students who are interested in enrolling or learning more about the Certificate in Foundational Studies of Cannabis are encouraged to contact Dr. Jeff Smith or the Institute of Cannabis Research for more information and guidance.
