In order to complete the MS program as a part-time student you will take one course per semester. Please reveiw full-time sample curriculum for semester course list.
MS in Medical Cannabis Science & Business
At a Glance
Contact
Name:
Ruth Charbonneau, JD, RN
Position:
- Program Director, Graduate Cannabis Program
- Assistant Professor
Contact Number(s):
Contact
Name:
Brooke Worster, MD
Position:
- Medical Advisor, Graduate Cannabis Program
- Associate Professor
Email:
Brooke.Worster@jefferson.edu
Contact
Name:
Institute of Emerging Health Professions
Email:
IEHP-info@jefferson.edu
Contact Number(s):
Curriculum
The MS in Medical Cannabis Science & Business program provides a unique and distinct combination of courses to prepare students to excel in the cannabis field as researchers, scientists, entrepreneurs, or healthcare providers that can better support patients in need of alternative treatment options.
Sample Curricula
Students in the masters program have the flexibility to choose which course to take each semester and in what order to take them. Students may enroll into the program in fall, spring, or summer, and can choose between full-time and part-time options to complete the required 33 credits.
In order to complete the MS program in 4 semesters (16 months, 11 courses total) you will need to successfully complete 3 courses in each of the first 3 semesters and 2 courses in the 4th semesters. Down below is a sample curriculum for a Fall start, however it can easily translate to the curriculum for a Spring start (please notice that each course only runs in a specific semester).
| FALL YEAR 1 (choose 3 courses) | ||
| CMD 506 | Cannabinoid Medicine & Nervous System Disorders | 3 |
| CBU 509 | Industrial Hemp Materials, Process & Products | 3 |
| CSC 511 | Botany & Chemistry of Cannabis | 3 |
| CSO 521 | Cannabis & Public Health | 3 |
| SPRING YEAR 1 (choose 3 courses) | ||
| CMD 507 |
Cannabinoid Medicine & Somatic Disorders | 3 |
| CSC 512 | Forensic Analysis of Cannabis & Cannabis-Derived Products | 3 |
| CBU 506 | Essentials of Cannabis Financial & Operations Analysis | 3 |
| CSO 522 | Cannabis Policy, Politics, & Regulation | 3 |
| SUMMER YEAR 1 (choose 2 courses and CRS 600) | ||
| CMD 505 | Health Implications of Medical Cannabis | 3 |
| CBU 501 | Emerging Issues in the Cannabis Industry | 3 |
| CSC 513 | Cannabinoid Pharmacology | 3 |
| CSO 523 | Cannabis Social Justice & Equity Policies: Evaluating Impact & Outcome | 3 |
| CCT 508 | Quality Control & Quaity Assurance in Med. Cannabis Analysis & Dispensing | 3 |
| CRS 600 | Applied Research Design & Methods | 3 |
| FALL YEAR 2 (choose 1 course and Capstone) | ||
| CRS 610 | Cannabis Capstone Project | 3 |
| MBX 604 | Business Model Innovation | 3 |
| CMD 506 | Cannabinoid Medicine & Nervous System Disorders | 3 |
| CSC 511 | Botany & Chemistry of Cannabis | 3 |
| CSO 521 | Cannabis & Public Health | 3 |
Cannabis Courses
The courses in the MS program are designed to accommodate and interest students with diverse academic background and career interests. Our cannabis courses are taught by faculty members who are recognized as national experts and leaders in the cannabis field. All cannabis courses are online and mostly asynchronous.
Not ready to commit to a MS degree or a full certificate? Take a course or two as a non-degree student (non-matriculated option) – See information.