This fall, Northern Michigan University will launch the nation’s first cannabis-focused, two-year associate's degree.
Indoor Agriculture, a multidisciplinary curriculum, will prepare students for careers in a variety of industries, including medicinal plant production, agriculture food production, and indoor growing systems.
The program is scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Through a partnership with Green Flower, NMU — located in Marquette — will be one of the first higher education institutions to offer students a six-month long, online training and education certificates for those interested in expanding their knowledge in the cannabis industry.
The Indoor Agriculture associate’s degree hones in on the cannabis and agriculture industries, with an emphasis on understanding the basics related to building mechanical systems for indoor environmental control. Courses will focus on hydroponics, aeroponics and aquaponics; plant biology; the chemical and nutritional makeup of plants; building mechanical and electrical systems for controlling climates; infrastructure design and system layout; and basic business and accounting practices.
Read more at benzinga.com