Cannabis Dispensary Certificate

Pathway:

Cannabis Dispensary

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

BUS.CDI.CERT (C408G)

Total Program Credits: 16

The Cannabis Dispensary Certificate provides students with the training needed for employment or advancement in a licensed retail cannabis dispensary. Course work includes specific business, technical, legal, and regulatory aspects in order to effectively interact with and serve customers in a cannabis retail environment.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Cannabis Dispensary Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Summarize principles of cannabis dispensary business operations.
  2. Identify and analyze the current and potential future economic impacts of the cannabis industry.
  3. Analyze the regulatory and legal issues surrounding the cannabis business.
  4. Summarize the relationship between profit and risk and show how businesses can raise the standard of living for all.
  5. Demonstrate the components of customer service and compare and contrast the societal factors affecting customer service.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
BUS 139 Introduction to Cannabis

Core Course

3

BUS 140 Legal and Regulatory Issues in the Cannabis Industry

Core Course

3

BUS 141 Introduction to Business

Core Course

3

BUS 142 Cannabis Dispensary Operations

Core Course

4

BUS 171 Introduction to Customer Service

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:16
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Chairperson: Dr. William M. Griffin, Ext. 3579, email: williamgriffin@triton.edu

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
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