College of Letters and Science Cannabis Science Certificate

The Cannabis Science Graduate Certificate requires completion of college-level introduction to biology AND an introduction to chemistry course (no labs needed). You must also hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Have additional questions on the program requirements? Contact Nick Schultz, graduate recruitment coordinator, to learn more about your next steps.

READY TO ENROLL?

Step 1: Apply to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on the UW application.

Important Steps:

1. Select “No” when the question populates about whether you are seeking a degree.
2. Select “Graduate” when the question populates about whether you plan to take undergraduate or graduate courses.
3. Select “UW-Stevens Point” campus and then “Cannabis Science Graduate Certificate.”
4. Once you are accepted into the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, the program administrators will reach out to you with instructions on how to apply to the certificate program (see Step 2).

Step 2: Apply to the Cannabis Science Graduate Certificate Program

1. Apply and send all application materials to the Cannabis Science Certificate Program. Once we receive all of your application materials, the program administrators will review your application. If they approve your enrollment, they will send you a welcome letter providing further instructions. Once you receive your welcome letter, proceed to Step 3.

Step 3: Enroll in Classes

Once you are officially accepted into both UW-Stevens Point and the Cannabis Science Certificate Program, you are ready to enroll in classes. Your program administrators will work with you to ensure you enroll in the correct courses and complete your certificate on time.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out! We are happy to talk with you.

Graduate courses offered for the Cannabis Science certificate program cost $650 per credit (online). Cannabis Science students are also charged 50% Segregated Fees and Distance Education Fees.

The certificate consists of at least 9 credits:

The certificate consists of three classes (9 credits total):

BIOL 701 (3 cr.): Introduction to Cannabis Science: This course will provide a broad introduction to Cannabis Science, including the history of Cannabis cultivation, social and legal controversies surrounding Cannabis, and the many ways in which Cannabis is used.

BIOL 702 (3 cr.): Cannabis Biology, Ecology, and Horticulture: This course will cover the anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, and ecology of Cannabis, and a variety of important topics related to growing and harvesting Cannabis successfully.
Prerequisite: BIOL 701 (or concurrent registration)

BIOL 703 (3 cr.): Cannabis Phytochemistry: This course will cover the complex phytochemistry of Cannabis, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids, and the modern-day techniques used to extract and quantify them.
Prerequisite: BIOL 701 (or concurrent registration)

The industry is poised to make tremendous employment gains, and states with legalized cannabis continue to add jobs at double-digit rates. The industry currently supports 428,000 jobs with a predicted 1.5 million or more positions in a mature U.S. legal cannabis market. Career paths include jobs related to cultivation and harvest, sales, laboratory technician, regulatory compliance, manufacturing, and more.