Payment Plans Available
Mount Aloysius College presents
Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture Certificate
The knowledge professional legal growers need to succeed.
Medical cannabis agriculture is a complex but rewarding process. One that takes insightful understanding to achieve successful results. This program provides both novice and experienced growers with the accurate information needed to effectively engage in medicinal cannabis production, management, and cultivation.
In the past, medical cannabis horticulture has been stigmatized, with a lack of industry standards resulting in misinformation. Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis growers need employees with skills earned through accurate and innovative learnings from expert growers.
In six months, you’ll learn how to care for medical cannabis plants, study botany and genetics, and explore plant growth techniques. As you gain experience, you’ll elect to specialize in the indoor or outdoor grow track with immersive and experiential learning opportunities to work hands-on with hemp or dioecious plants. All while you develop a portfolio of work and earn a credible qualification.
3 Courses
8 weeks each
100% Online
Instructor led, asynchronous
Full Payment Option
$2,500
Installment Option
$350/month*
following initial $750 payment
following initial $750 payment
Save My Seat
$300
Payment Plans Available
Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture Courses
Cannabis 101: History and Practice Across Industries
An in-depth introduction to cannabis, across history, culture and industry. Topics range from botany to business practices, including Cannabis Law and Policy, FDA regulation, and the many challenges that successful cannabis businesses face. Main topics covered in the course include:
- History of Cannabis
- Phytocannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System
- Agriculture and Cultivation
- Enterprise
- Law and Policy
- Cannabis Medicine and Healthcare
- Careers in the Cannabis Industry
Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture I: Plant Care and the Vegetative Cycle
Explore the cultivation process and life cycles of the cannabis plant. Coursework includes botany, genetics, seed germination, and the development of a hospitable growth environment. Main topics covered in the course include:
- Botany and Genetics
- Seeds, Germination, and Transplanting
- Cloning
- Soil and Growing Media
- Cannabis Light Sources
- Watering Essentials
- The Vegatative Cycle
Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture II: The Flowering Cycle and Maximizing Yields
Focus on the cannabis flowering cycle, in relation to plant metabolism, reproduction, and growth. Review strategies for dealing with environmental challenges, and techniques for harvesting, processing and storage. The course culminates with a final portfolio of resources for responsibly building and managing a grow site. Main topics covered in the course include:
- Cannabis Plant Chemistry
- Introduction to the Flowering Cycle
- Pests, Diseases, and Threats
- Harvesting and Drying
- Trimming and Processing
- Curing and Storage
- Industrial Hemp
Expert Cannabis Educators
Expert Cannabis Educators
Medical Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture features expert instruction from pioneering cannabis cultivation professionals, and respected horticultural experts, including leaders in cannabis plant nutrition, commercial cultivation experts and specialists in sustainability.
The Highest Standards for Online Learning
Our curriculum is developed by a team of instructional design and interactive technology experts, utilizing theory-to-practice teaching methods designed to deliver expert education that can be applied in a real world setting.
Derek Gilman
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Green Flower host, second-generation grower, and cannabis connoisseur.
David White, Ph.D.
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A specialist in ecosystem restoration and sustainability with a Ph.D. in Medicine from Edinburgh University in Scotland.
Kyra L Rude
Manager, RinCon-Vitova Insectories, Inc.
Guest lecturer and specialist in biological pest control and organic farming and gardening methods. She holds a Biology degree from Purdue University.
Cannabis Creates New Careers and Skill Demands
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SALES GROWTH IN PA
In 2019, the second year of PA’s medical marijuana program, total sales jumped almost 500% year-on-year, with total program sales standing at $524 million.
Source: Billy Penn
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PA MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENTS AND COUNTING
In January of 2019, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported that the state had 153,000 patients, up from 70,000 in January 2019.
Source: PGH City Paper
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PA VOTERS SUPPORT RECREATIONAL CANNABIS
Polling indicates that 58% of Pennsylvania voters support legalizing cannabis for recreational use, though not for sale through state-owned liquor stores.
Source: Pennsylvania Capital Star
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FULL TIME JOBS
In 2021, there were 428,000 full-time employees in the cannabis industry in the United States.
Source: Leafly Jobs Report 2021
Your Schedule
Designed using online learning best practices. Perfect for working professionals.
Employer Network Access
When you complete the program, you’ll gain access to exclusive benefits designed to help you land your dream job.
Official University Certificate of Completion
Upon completion you will earn a certificate of completion from Mount Aloysius College.
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