Cannabis Operations and Community Planning
Undergraduate Certificate
Allendale • Online • 15 Credits
Due to legalization of cannabis across the United States, the growth and opportunity in the cannabis industry has skyrocketed. It is vital to find talented, ethical individuals to help manage this emerging, fast-paced marketplace in a safe and equitable way.
Overview
Grand Valley's Cannabis Operations and Community Planning Undergraduate Certificate prepares students to work in the retail cannabis industry or related fields, including non-profit and governmental intersections with cannabis operations. The program emphasizes ethical business practices, community health, restorative justice, and social equity.
The coursework requires 15 credits. Core courses include retail customer service, cannabis and culture, cannabis regulations and tourism, responsible cannabis retail operations, and field experience. Students also choose one elective from options such as criminal justice, social work, urban and regional planning, or sociology of drug use and abuse. This diverse range of courses ensures a comprehensive exploration of cannabis operations and community planning topics.
Studying Cannabis Operations and Community Planning at Grand Valley:
- Equips students with the skills needed for employment in the growing cannabis industry.
- Offers practical experience through fieldwork and internships, creating stackable credentials that enhance degrees and bolster resumes.
- Offers flexibility of completing the certificate online allows students to balance their studies with other commitments while gaining valuable industry competencies.
Admission Information
For new students, visit the Admissions website for undergraduate requirements. Upon acceptance and for current students:
- Declare your certificate via myBanner (Login to Banner Self-Service, click on Student, Student Records, Add a Certificate or Badge to your Program, Select the appropriate certificate from the drop down list, and click Submit)
- Speak with the appropriate certificate coordinator to ensure criteria are being met (you will be able to track your progress toward the certificate in myPath as well!)
- Once you are done with the requirements, apply to receive the certificate via myBanner.
- Once the completion of your certificate has been verified, the certificate will be posted to your student record and will be viewable on your transcript.
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Kristen Jack, Ph.D., CHA, CTA, Program Director
401 W. Fulton
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Scholarships
Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based
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available to students, please visit Scholarships at GVSU.
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with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities.
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A Unique Certificate
The Cannabis Operations badge at GVSU is the first interdisciplinary, community focused cannabis credential in Michigan, blending hospitality, tourism, law, social justice, and retail operations into a single academic badge.
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