Assessment and Social Control of Legalized Cannabis (COGS)

Earn your Certificate of Graduate Study in the Assessment and Control of Legalized Cannabis at Rowan University. Become a part of the fast-growing cannabis industry.

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Why choose Rowan’s assessment and social control program?

The Certificate of Graduate Study (C.O.G.S.) in the Assessment and Control of Legalized Cannabis program at Rowan University is designed to assist individuals seeking to be a part of the expanding cannabis industry.

Students will gain an understanding of issues surrounding legal compliance, product growth, regulation, distribution and labor relations.

This C.O.G.S. will further provide students with an understanding of cannabis policies, program development, evaluation and implementation, as well as an in-depth assessment of the impact of transitioning to legalized cannabis on social institutions, communities and the larger society.

Key considerations

Quick Facts

9

Credits

Application Deadlines

7/1

Fall Entry Term

11/1

Spring Entry Term

4/1

Summer Entry Term

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What You'll Learn

The Certificate of Graduate Study (C.O.G.S.) in Assessment and Social Control of Legalized Cannabis is a full-time or part-time program offered in a online format at our Glassboro, NJ campus. It requires the completion of 9 graduate semester hours (3 courses).

  • 3 Courses / 9 Semester Hours
  • Foundation Courses: No
  • Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements URL: No

Required Courses: 9 S.H.

Course Number Title S.H. (Credits)
CANN 03501 Cannabis Legislation, Regulations, and Policy Evaluation 3
CANN 03502 Marijuana Legalization and Decriminalization in Work, Leisure, and Other Settings 3
CANN 03503 Cannabis Research, Programming, and Program Evaluation 3

Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.

Admission Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.

  • Completed Application Form
  • No application fee required
  • Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
  • Current professional resume
  • Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)

Tuition and Aid

At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.

We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.

Review graduate financial aid resources at Rowan.

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Upcoming virtual information sessions and events

Rowan University hosts a series of on-campus and virtual events throughout the year to help you get to know us. From general information sessions, to program specific meetings with advisors, to webinars on timely and thought-provoking topics, these gatherings provide an excellent opportunity to ask questions, network with academics and future students, and learn from some of the most innovative and informed faculty in higher education today.
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