UNR introduces online marijuana education program: ‘It’s a new era’

While “learning” about cannabis often used to mean skipping school, the University of Nevada, Reno now is offering lessons about cannabis in school. 

Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno is offering four first-of-their-kind noncredit certificates in cannabis education in the state. Each certificate program includes three, eight-week online courses offered through Green Flower, a cannabis career training company. 

The four programs cover: the business of cannabis; agriculture and horticulture; law and policy; and healthcare and medicine. These certificates complement existing credentials and advance the knowledge and practice of cannabis for professionals across multiple sectors. The first session begins Nov. 15. 

“With the impact of COVID-19 being displaced, and people looking for new career paths, we thought this might be the right time to try this program,” said Jodi Herzik, interim vice provost for Extended Studies. “Jobs in that area are growing like gangbusters. They’re high-paying jobs too.” 

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