Extended Studies at University Of Nevada, Reno adds Cannabis Education Certificates
Programs focus on agriculture, law, healthcare and medicine
RENO, Nev., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno has partnered with Green Flower to offer four first-of-their-kind noncredit certificates in cannabis education in the state. Each certificate program includes three, eight-week online courses.
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 University of Nevada, Reno is proud to partner with Green Flower to offer four, new online cannabis certificate programs," said Jodi Herzik, interim vice provost for Extended Studies. "Nevada was the third state to approve cannabis for medical use with the adoption of the Nevada Medical Marijuana Act in 1998. We were once again trailblazers when Nevadans voted to legalize cannabis for adult recreational use in 2016.
"With the legalization of medical and recreational cannabis in two-thirds of the country, the University of Nevada, Reno Extended Studies team naturally wants to ensure Nevada also is at the forefront of cannabis education," Herzik said.
The expanding cannabis industry is creating a demand for qualified workers with a broad range of skills. According to Business Wire, cannabis is the fastest growing industry in America. Leafy 2021 Jobs Reports states that in 2021, legal cannabis supports 321,000 full-time jobs, growing faster than any other industry.
"Since 2016 when voters in Nevada voted for legal adult use cannabis and then-Governor Sandoval signed the law into effect, the cannabis industry in the state has seen unprecedented growth and continues to show no signs of slowing down," said Daniel Kalef, Green Flower's vice president of Higher Education. "Such growth has created a large and growing job market, and a tremendous opportunity for people in Nevada to find rewarding careers.
"As the leading cannabis education company in the country, we set out to find the perfect university in the state with whom to partner and offer our programs to help prepare people for jobs in the industry," Kalef said. "The University of Nevada, Reno checks all those boxes for us, and we could not be more thrilled work with them on this."
Courses are designed using online learning best practices and are scheduled to accommodate working professionals. Students will develop a portfolio of case studies and projects that can be used to demonstrate sector-specific cannabis knowledge. Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn a certificate of completion from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Courses begin Nov. 15, and enrollment is open at cannabiseducation.unr.edu. The cost is $2,950 per certificate, but the University is offering a special one-time $500 discount for students who enroll in the November cohort. Payment plans are available.
Questions about the new online certificates can be emailed to [email protected].
Nevada's land-grant university founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno ranks in the top tier of best national universities by U.S. News and World Report and is steadily growing in enrollment, excellence and reputation. The University serves more than 21,000 students. Part of the Nevada System of Higher Education, the University is home to the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and Wolf Pack Athletics. Through a commitment to world-improving research, student success and outreach benefiting the communities and businesses of Nevada, the University has impact across the state and around the world. For more information, visit www.unr.edu.
About Green Flower: Founded in 2014, Green Flower is the industry leader in cannabis education, empowering thousands of consumers, regulators and professionals with the knowledge they need to succeed in the emerging cannabis industry today. Green Flower's content and technology platform powers the cannabis programs of top universities and colleges across the country, provides customized learning and compliance solutions for cannabis businesses of all sizes, and equips individuals with the skills and credentials necessary to make an impact in the modern cannabis industry.
Available for Interviews
Jodi Herzik, interim vice provost for Extended Studies, [email protected] or (775) 682-6420
Shannon Harris, assistant director, Workforce Development for Extended Studies, [email protected] or (775) 682-7556
Daniel Kalef, vice president of Higher Education, Green Flower (contact Adam Summers, [email protected] or (708).223.2336, to set up an interview)
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