The capstone course is taught by an industry professional, allowing students to gain experience and learn about future internship and job opportunities.
“We want as many people as possible to have access to this program to help build their careers in this expanding industry,” says Dr.
Across the United States, there are an estimated 321,000 full-time jobs in the legal cannabis industry, according to a report by Leafly, a website focused on cannabis use and education.
“This certificate will prepare students for roles that go beyond the budtender,” says Dr.
In fall of 2020, Trocchio led a special topics course called “Reefer Madness: From Panic to Profit.” In the course, she and students conducted a survey of New Jersey residents regarding their feelings about cannabis legalization, personal use and social justice implications prior to the election.
The study was co-authored by Trocchio; Marshall Ogen ’92, vice president of business strategy at CannabisBPO; Dr.
Experts attending include Ogen; Cecilia Oyediran, J.D., an associate in Foley Hoag’s national cannabis practice group; and Rita Ruggieri, CEO of HarvestWorks Farm.