Program Overview
Saint Louis University's online Cannabis Science and Operations minor equips students with comprehensive knowledge of the cannabis industry, encompassing cultivation, production, dispensing, and pharmacological properties. Upon completion of the 18-credit program, graduates prepare for high-demand careers in areas such as cultivation, laboratory technology, dispensary management, and sales and marketing. The program requires a 2.00 GPA and a minimum grade of C in all minor courses.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Saint Louis University offers an online minor in cannabis science and operations to help meet the demand for quality employees as cannabis is legalized across the country. The global marijuana market size is expected to reach $102.2 billion by 2030. This minor program addresses all aspects of the cannabis industry, including cultivating, growing and producing. You will learn about dispensing and the pharmacological properties of cannabis. Graduates of this minor can pursue positions in sales and marketing, dispensary management, quality assurance and laboratory technology, among other areas.
Outline:
The minor in cannabis science and operations consists of 18 credit hours and includes the following courses:
- CSO 1000 Cannabis Fundamentals: Growing, Manufacturing & Dispensing (3 credits)
- CSO 1500 Cannabis Plant Science & Cultivation (3 credits)
- CSO 1600 Cannabis Extraction & Product Production (3 credits)
- CSO 1700 Cannabis Compliance & Dispensing (3 credits)
- CSO 2000 Pharmacological Properties of Cannabis (3 credits)
- CSO 2010 Cannabis Law & Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
Careers:
The list of possible jobs in the cannabis industry is quite extensive. With a minor in cannabis science and operations, you will be prepared to pursue various in-demand positions in the following broad categories:
- Cultivation
- Laboratory technology
- Distribution logistics
- Dispensary management
- Regulatory compliance
- Sales and marketing
- Quality assurance
- Wellness specialist
- Edible development
Other:
Students must maintain a minimum of 2.00 GPA and receive a C or better in all minor classes.
