This Pioneering Cannabis Graduate Program Is A Blend Of Social Work And Marijuana, Here’s Why Students Should Apply

Cannabis education is slowly moving toward acceptance in medical schools as scientific research has grown exponentially over the past several years.

Simultaneously, there’s a crucial need for more knowledgeable medical cannabis experts nationwide as the stigma around the plant fades and its therapeutic potential becomes more broadly acknowledged.

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The University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) has teamed up with the School of Pharmacy to address the increased demand for more cannabis professionals. The collaboration resulted in a new dual graduate program, the MSW and Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics Post Baccalaureate Certificate, which UMB says is “only one in the …

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