College of Letters and Science
Cannabis Science Certificate
Undergraduate Certificate
PREPARED TO LEAD IN A GROWING INDUSTRY
The Cannabis Science Certificate Program at UW-Stevens Point provides a strong foundation in cannabis science, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed for success in this rapidly growing industry. You’ll explore a wide range of important topics, including cannabis cultivation, horticulture, phytochemistry, and the complex social and legal landscape surrounding cannabis.
This is the only cannabis science certificate program within the Universities of Wisconsin designed and taught by expert faculty who are deeply engaged in cannabis research and education. Best of all, the program is fully online, allowing you to learn at your own pace from anywhere.
Earn your 9-credit certificate in as little as 16 weeks and position yourself as a leader in this evolving field!
GET STARTED TODAY!
Request information and start your journey in our online Cannabis Science certificate program. Our team will reach out to you about attending an information session.
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Why Study Cannabis Science at UWSP?
The legal cannabis industry is a $25 billion dollar market and projected to grow to $45 billion by 2025. For five years in a row, employment in the industry increased by greater than 27 percent with more than 280 new jobs created every day last year (Leafly Jobs Report 2022). Earning your Cannabis Science Certificate positions you to secure jobs related to the growth of the market across the U.S.
Reputation as Research Leaders
All courses in the Cannabis Science Certificate are taught by UWSP faculty who are immersed in cannabis-based research and are passionate about uncovering essential knowledge about cannabis.
Current areas of research include:
- Phytoremediation of contaminated soils
- Agronomic approaches to optimizing plant growth and phytochemical production
- Comparing feral and modern-day cultivars
- Ebb and flow and deep water culture hydroponics
- Cannabis pathology
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CURRICULUM
The Cannabis Science Certificate program curriculum includes three 3-credits courses, for a total of 9 credits. After completing the program you will be able to:
- Discuss the historical, sociological, and legal aspects of cannabis cultivation and use.
- Explain the ways cannabis products are used or have been used in the past.
- Describe the biology and ecology of cannabis.
- Explain modern horticultural techniques used to cultivate cannabis.
- Justify the selection of analytical testing methods for cannabis and its products.
- Explain the pharmacology of cannabis compounds in the human body.
- Evaluate the credibility of resources related to cannabis science.
- Apply scientific resources related to cannabis science.
Applicants to the Cannabis Science Certificate program need to have completed an introductory college-level biology and an introductory college-level chemistry course to be eligible for the program. The Universities of Wisconsin offer multiple online options to fulfill these requirements. Please contact us at cannscienceinfo@uwsp.edu to learn more or to request a review of your transcripts.
Courses:
BIOL 401 (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.
Prerequisite: Introductory college-level biology and introductory college-level chemistry.
Offered during the first 8 weeks of Fall and Spring semesters.
BIOL 402 (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 401 (or concurrent registration)
Offered during the second 8 weeks of Fall and Spring semesters.
BIOL 403 (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 401 (or concurrent registration)
Offered during the second 8 weeks of Fall and Spring semesters.
Current UWSP students who are interested in the program are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor before applying.
Step 1: Submit University Application. (Current UWSP students may skip this step.)
- Select “No” when the question populates about whether you are seeking a degree.
- Select “Undergraduate” when the question populates about whether you plan to take undergraduate or graduate courses.
- Select “UW-Stevens Point” campus and then “Cannabis Science Undergraduate Certificate.”
- After you apply, you will receive a welcome email and with your UWSP student ID number.
Step 2: Submit Cannabis Science Certificate Program Questionnaire.
- You will need unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary institutions you have attended. (This does not apply for current UWSP degree-seeking students.)
Step 3: Enroll in Classes
- Once you are officially accepted into the Cannabis Science Certificate program, you will receive a Welcome Letter with instructions on how to register for classes.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the admissions requirements or application process, please contact us at cannscienceinfo@uwsp.edu! We are happy to talk with you.
Pricing for the Cannabis Science Certificate is coming soon, pending approval from the Universities of Wisconsin.
Questions regarding financial aid should be directed to the UWSP Financial Aid office at finaid@uwsp.edu.
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.
MEET YOUR FACULTY
Our faculty members are leading professionals in their fields of study and work very hard to provide a high-quality educational experience using an up-to-date curriculum.
Brian Barringer
- Professor
- Chair, Department of Biology
715-346-2452
School of Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry