Cannabis Studies

at CCSF

The Cannabis Studies Associates Degree at CCSF

Are you interested in learning more about the relationship of humans to cannabis in multiple cultural, institutional, and interpersonal contexts? Consider pursuing the nation's first Associates Degree in Cannabis Studies! Visit our Web Page to learn more about required courses, transferability, and potential career opportunities!

Cannabis Studies AA Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Natalie Cox

Anthropology 50

Professor Cox's Anthropology of Cannabis class features a cross-cultural and historical perspective of humanity's relationship with the plant, from food to fiber, ritual, recreational, and medicinal.

Blayke Barker

Sociology 55

Blayke's Introduction to Cannabis Studies examines cannabis as a social phenomenon. It looks closely at identity formation, the criminalization of cannabis, social equity, and the movements toward legalization.

Dr. Karin Hu

Psychology 50

Dr. Hu's course explores the science, the hype, and the hope of psychoactive drugs, including cannabis. It will help students evaluate the scientific validity of claims about potential risks and benefits of drugs.

Denah Johnston

CINE 23C Cult Cinema

Please visit Professor Johhnston's course website to learn more about this class!

CityCannabis Extension

Take City Cannabis Extension workshops if you are interested in career development in the cannabis industry. Workshops are designed and taught by local cannabis business owners, activists, and educators, and are tailored to the ever changing nature of the industry! Badge in one of our tracks and watch your career opportunities grow! Visit the Extension Course Catalog and register today!

Watch our trailer videos on Cannabis and Social Equity, METRC and Compliance, Legal and Financial Considerations in Cannabis Business, Cannabis 101, and Creating a Cannabis Brand.

Cannabis News

Learn about the Cannabis Legalization Bill, The MORE Act

Know your rights as a cannabis consumer in San Francisco


San Francisco Office of Cannabis

The San Francisco Office of Cannabis issues business permits, develops cannabis regulations, and fosters equity in the cannabis industry. If you are interested in becoming a cannabis equity applicant or learning more about the resources available in the city for business development, visit the Office of Cannabis website.

For more Information

Please contact Behavioral Sciences Department Chair, Jennifer Dawgert-Carlin jcarlin@ccsf.edu

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