Cannabis Dispensary Certificate
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:
- Summarize principles of cannabis dispensary business operations.
- Identify and analyze the current and potential future economic impacts of the cannabis industry.
- Analyze the regulatory and legal issues surrounding the cannabis business.
- Summarize the relationship between profit and risk and show how businesses can raise the standard of living for all.
- 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
| 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 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
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Instructional Area Coordinator: Calvin Washington II, Ext. 3654, email: calvinwashington@triton.edu
Chairperson: Dr. William M. Griffin, Ext. 3579, email: williamgriffin@triton.edu
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| 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. |
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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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This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |