I've found almost countless graduate certificates pertaining to cannabis, as well as a few M.S. degrees, but I can't find anything close to a PhD from an accredited institution. And before anyone says it... yes, I'm well aware that experience trumps credentials, particularly in the cannabis industry. I'm not looking to break into this industry, I'm looking to teach about the scientific and business concepts involved with getting into this industry. I also live in a state where cannabis is still highly illegal, so I don't really have the option of joining the industry as of yet. In the future I hope to become a professor of cannabis studies. Coincidentally, I currently work for a university, but at a much lower level. My dream is to become a tenured professor teaching about the topic that I'm the most passionate about... cannabis. However, passion can only take me so far in this pursuit. My question is, does anyone have an inside scoop about potential PhD programs in the coming years? Or even a comparable doctorate. I've spent many hours researching this and have fell short. I've reached out to schools and have not heard back. Basically, I'm staring down the abyss, and I have no idea on how the future of cannabis education will look. There will certainly be a need for professors soon enough, but it's shockingly hard to figure out what to pursue to set myself on this track.
Get a PhD in plant science and concentrate on cannabis, maybe you can get a part time job at a commercial pot farm while you're getting educated as hell. Here, check this out.... Plant Science (PHD) Graduate Program of Study at The University of Arizona I'd go for the doctorate in plant pathology. When serious shit hits a large grow-op they may need to call a consultant and Dr. PoonTangKlan is the consultant. More money, less work, more free time. That'll be $0.25 please.
There already are cannabis professors, but the current terminal degree is a M.S. You don't have to believe that there will be a demand, it doesn't change the fact that cannabis professors are already needed and will be needed more in the future. Being self-taught only goes so far in academia.
Awesome, thank you! This is pretty much what I was hoping for. I'm actually hoping to become a consultant as well in due time. Maybe then I'll even slide you an extra $.25 for the tip, lol. Appreciate it!
You're welcome but IF you are serious about this you better be damn sure there is a paying position for your services after you graduate. This will take you years to get the degree so don't blow off sweedright's caution, he has a point. I couldn't begin to guess what a PhD in cannabis would teach university students about cannabis but it's your life so be sure there's no visions of sugar plums dancing in your head. Personally, I hope you're right and sweedright's full of shit but I suspect he isn't, from reading his previous posts I consider him pretty sensible.
Information on potential future PhD programs or comparable doctorate programs in cannabis education is limited at the moment. It can be challenging to predict the exact trajectory of this field. However, considering the increasing interest and demand for cannabis-related education, it is likely that opportunities for advanced degrees and professorial roles may emerge in the future. Keep monitoring relevant academic institutions and industry developments for updates on potential programs and pathways to pursue in order to align yourself with this track.
Dr Bob Melamede is one of the only people to teach a cannabis / cannabinoid course in main stream curriculum in CO . this was many years back however . here is a link to the foundation , phoenix tears phoenix tears foundation at DuckDuckGo edit - just realized that org has gone full on CBD only ... Rick Simpson was nothing about cBD at all ... times have changed totally to fit some political narrative or to sale something
