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Saint Joseph’s University, a Jesuit institution, has announced its expanding its academic offerings with the addition of four non-credit cannabis certificates that take a deep dive into business, law and policy, healthcare, and agriculture and horticulture.

According to the university’s press release: “Our academic portfolio is ever expanding and evolving with society, student, and industry needs, interests and requirements while also remaining grounded in our liberal arts and Jesuit traditions. Our new cannabis offerings are a great example of where those goals converge,” said Cheryl McConnell, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs at Saint Joseph’s University. “While business, policy, healthcare and agriculture scramble to keep up with regulatory changes, we can educate professionals with the industry acumen and ethical framework needed to support each of these fields.”

Each certificate program includes three eight-week courses offered fully online. Students are taught by instructors who are at the forefront of their fields and who provide networking opportunities for their students. Upon certificate completion, graduates will have access to Green Flower’s expansive employer network. Students who complete the program become the go-to source of cannabis expertise within their current companies or launch brand-new careers as sought-after professionals on the job market.

Saint Joseph’s is collaborating with Green Flower, the market leader in high-quality cannabis training to offer the certificates. The six-month curriculum for each certificate provides an onramp to prepare professionals to fill the growing skills gap in the legalized cannabis industry.

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