Cannabis Studies, Minor
Mission
The Cannabis Studies minor offers students opportunities to become ethical, socially responsible, engaged citizens, who are prepared to assume leadership in a dynamic global context of cannabis normalization by exposing students to a variety of cannabis-related topics, perspectives, and courses from across disciplines within CHASS.
The minor is designed to complement majors in Cannabis Biology & Chemistry, Business, Criminology, History, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and more. Instruction and assignments develop the aesthetic, creative, critical, and theoretical acumen of students, and encourage students to direct their learning and customize their Cannabis Studies to ensure that they learn what is needed to realize their future educational and career goals.
Who should consider a minor in Cannabis Studies?
- Anyone interested in working in the cannabis industry
- Anyone interested in researching the effects of cannabis on society and vice versa
- Anyone interested in cannabis lifestyle and subcultures
- Anyone planning for a career in a sector affected by cannabis legalization such as business, criminal justice, education, public health, and more
- Anyone interested in a social scientific approach to an emerging field of study
The Cannabis Studies minor is open to all majors.
Advising
Student should contact Dr. Aaron Johnson at aaron.johnson@csupueblo.edu | 720-446-9810 (call or text), or call the College of Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences Dean’s office at 719-549-2863.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Students will demonstrate a mastery knowledge of the social history of cannabis, and the impact of its use and regulation on society, culture, and the environment at the local, state, and national level.
- Students will demonstrate a mastery knowledge of the historical trends, current status, and potential developments in cannabis-related social science research, business practices, politics, entertainment, and lifestyles.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally about cannabis-related issues from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
- Students will apply what they've learned from their Cannabis Studies minor course work to future educational and career endeavors through special projects, research, field experiences, and/or other independent study, as appropriate.
Outcome Assessment Activities
Student learning is measured through a combination of required course components and dedicated assessment activities including exams, written and verbal demonstrations of knowledge, as well as the analysis of the quality and quantity of special projects, research, field experiences, and/or other independent study by students. The results of these assessment activities are used to improve program offerings and enhance student learning.
Specific Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 7 | |
| Senior Seminar | 1 | |
| Introduction to Cannabis Studies | 3 | |
| Advanced Cannabis Studies | 3 | |
| Elective Courses | 11 | |
| Select 11 credits from the following (or other elective courses as approved): 1 | ||
| Women & Crime | 3 | |
| Health in the Chicano Community | 3 | |
| Criminal Law & Procedure | 3 | |
| Public Policy | 3 | |
| Drugs and Behavior | 3 | |
| Physiological Psychology | 3 | |
| Physiological Psychology Lab | 1 | |
| Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
| Cannabinoids as Medicine | 3 | |
| Social Problems (GT-SS1) | 3 | |
| The Criminal Justice System | 3 | |
| Social Psychology | 3 | |
| Rock 'n' Roll and Rebellion | 3 | |
| Law & Society | 3 | |
| Crime, Drugs, & Social Policy | 3 | |
| Sociology of the Self | 3 | |
| Special Projects | 1-3 | |
| Research | 1-3 | |
| Field Experience | 1-12 | |
| Independent Study | 1-10 | |
| Health in the Chicano Community | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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Note: Many of these electives have prerequisites that would satisfy general education requirements.