In Ohio, various educational institutions offer cannabis-related programs, ranging from bachelor’s degrees to certificates, focusing on cultivation, processing, retail, and compliance. These programs provide a comprehensive education in both practical and business aspects of the cannabis industry, ensuring students are well-prepared for roles in cultivation, product development, and dispensary management.
Specialized certifications are also available in areas like cannabis healthcare, agriculture, and laboratory sciences, reflecting the state’s emphasis on professionalizing the cannabis sector. With a mix of hands-on training and theoretical knowledge, these programs help individuals enter or advance within Ohio’s growing cannabis market.
Educational Institution | Examples of Available Programs | Type of Certification |
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CANNAVISION INSTITUTE at Stautzenberger College | - Bachelor of Arts in Agricultural Communication & Leadership and Agribusiness | BA |
EASTERN GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE | - Business Management - Cannabis | Certificate of completion |
HOCKING COLLEGE | - Cannabis Laboratory Sciences | Associate Degree |
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY | - Cannabis Healthcare & Medicine - Cannabis Agriculture & Horticulture - The Business of Cannabis - Cannabis Compliance & Risk Management - Cannabis Product Development & Design |
Certificate of completion |
THE CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF CANNABIS | - Learn The Business & Consumer Side Of Cannabis - Learn How The Plant Is Grown & Harvested - Learn How The Plant Is Processed & Used |
Certificate of completion |
THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO | - Cannabis Law - Cannabis Entrepreneurship - Cannabis Science – Plants and Products - Cannabis Science – Benefits and Risks |
Cannabis Management Undergraduate Certificate |
UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY | - Cannabis Studies | Certificate of completion |
ZANE STATE COLLEGE | - Cannabis Cultivation Specialist - Cannabis Retail Specialist - Cannabis Extraction and Product Development Specialist |
Certificate of completion |