Cannabis Health Therapy

In April 2016, the Pennsylvania governor signed medical marijuana legislation, legalizing the use of cannabis for specific medical uses. Pennsylvania joined New Jersey and Delaware, along with 30 other states and the District of Columbia, permitting the use of cannabis for medical purposes in the United States.

As a burgeoning industry, cannabis provides an untapped well of potential careers. From the applications in the healthcare industry with opportunities available for individuals who want to pursue medical application in this relatively new market.

Curriculum Summary
Program Objectives

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
HUM140	Critical Thinking in the Modern Age	3.00
ENG108	English Composition	3.00
CAT109	The Politics, History, and Ethics of the Cannabis Industry	3.00
ENG215	Analytical Writing	3.00
CAT101	Introduction to Alternative Health Therapies	3.00
CAT108	The Science of Medical Cannabis	3.00
CAT140	Alternative Health Therapies I	4.00
BUS113	Introduction to Business	3.00
CAT131	Legal Aspects of Alternative Health Therapies	3.00
CAT145	Alternative Health Therapies II	4.00
CAT200	Alternative Therapeutic Health Horticulture I	3.00
CAT225	Marketing Alternative Health Therapies	3.00
CAT210	Alternative Therapeutic Health Horticulture II	3.00
BIO112	Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology	4.00
CAT180	Managing Retail Services & Dispensaries	3.00
CHM105	General Chemistry	3.00
CHM106	General Chemistry Lab	1.00
MTH130	Mathematics for Health Care Professionals	3.00
COM108	Communications and Social Interaction	3.00
HCM221	Introduction to Health Care Statistics	3.00
PSY105	Introduction to Psychology	3.00

Upon successful completion of the Cannabis Health Therapy program, graduates should be able to:
- Identify and compare the history of medical cannabis in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware compared to the USA as well as recognize the implications of medical legalization and its impact on healthcare.
- Differentiate the benefits of medical marijuana for different health issues.
- Explore and understand the legal challenges of working in the cannabis industry or consuming cannabis-based health products.
- Analyze and assess the research on medicinal effects of marijuana products.
- Compare and contrast other alternative health treatments that can be used in conjunction with medical marijuana.
- Evaluate the commercial hemp market for potential business opportunities.
- Recognize and apply the tenets of professional ethical responsibility. Develop a clear understanding of the horticulture and botany associated with cannabis.