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Cannabis Studies

Available as a major, minor, certification or continuing education courses

Our program, which is the first of its kind in Virginia, will allow graduates to capitalize on a rapidly growing industry. The core curriculum for Roanoke’s Cannabis Studies Program will educate students in the botany and history of cannabis, as well as the policy issues surrounding the industry. We offer two majors (B.S. in Cannabis Science and B.S. in Cannabis Social Justice and Policy), a minor in Cannabis Studies and continuing education courses and certifications. 

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Continuing Education

Roanoke College offers continuing education courses and certifications to help the professional looking for additional development or the novice trying to understand this ever-changing world.  Our classes can be taken individually or stacked to create a certification.

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Program Collaborators

Cannabis Collaborator logos - Pure Shenandoah, Virginia Cannabis Control Authority, Commonwealth Canna Growing Co., imbucanna, The Buffalo Hemp Company, The Daniel Law Firm, P.C.

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"I look forward to ensuring that future generations of Roanoke College students graduate with the knowledge they need to become unstoppable forces in the cannabis industry."

Ross Dove '16, founding owner of Seedless Analytical LLC, a consulting and research firm that provides analytical services to cannabis and hemp processors

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Roanoke College aims to guide the commonwealth to improve understanding and application of knowledge around cannabis, and it strives to be a national leader in establishing a standard scientific, public policy and business education for this developing industry. In addition, college leaders will work alongside community leaders and the Office of Campus Safety to strengthen drug education in the community. 

We offer two majors (B.S. in Cannabis Science and B.S. in Cannabis Social Justice and Policy) and a minor in Cannabis Studies. We also provide continuing education short courses and certificate programs.