Earn an online certificate in natural medicines

Become a healthcare leader in medical cannabis or nutraceuticals

Gain specialized knowledge in the field of natural product sciences to provide better and more comprehensive care to your patients. A higher level of expertise in medical cannabis and herbal medicines can help introduce new treatment options for patients with more confidence. This certificate can secure a greater role for you in healthcare settings as a trusted resource with other providers and patients.

Credits12

Cost Per Credit^$909

Medical Plants

Study the history, trends, benefits, and risks of medical cannabis.

Nutraceuticals

Study the history, and the scope and development of plant-based healthcare products.

Program Overview

Choose only one area of study for this online certificate, medical cannabis or nutraceuticals. Each specialization is a 4-course sequence (12 credits total) that presents relevant, emerging, and thought-provoking information to healthcare providers and other professionals in the field.

Medical Cannabis Courses

History of Medical Cannabis in the World
Cannabis Science
Clinical Efficacy of Cannabis
Cannabis in the Interprofessional Setting

Nutraceuticals Courses

Classification and Scope
Discovery and Development Processes
Science of Distribution
Business Aspects

The faculty in this program have expertise in microbiology, toxicology, pharmacy, and cannabinoid pharmacology. Our comprehensive curriculum will help you develop a better understanding of the history, trends, therapeutic benefits, and adverse effects for medical cannabis and other natural medicines. The use of herbal supplements and alternative plant-based treatments continues to increase and it is imperative that patients and providers are well-informed when making healthcare decisions.

What to Expect

Program Details

100% online program
Select one specialization (medical cannabis or nutraceuticals)
BA or BS is required to earn this certificate
Start date is July 2023

Graduate

The Natural Product Sciences certificate requires a minimum undergraduate GPA requirement of 3.00. Students below a 3.00 may still be reviewed for consideration.

Admissions process for graduate school

Application

Application form available at: www.cuw.edu/apply
One page essay describing your reason for obtaining a certificate
Résumé of your education and employment experience
Two signed letters of recommendation using the Recommendation Form (recommendation letters on letterhead may also be submitted)
All official transcripts leading to your bachelor’s degree

Please note:

Graduate entrance exams such as the GRE are not required
If you have completed graduate level classes in the last seven years and wish to have them evaluated for possible transfer, please contact your admissions counselor for more information on transferring graduate credits
International students should contact the Office of International Student Services at international.admissions@cuw.edu for additional application requirements

Evaluation

When an applicant’s file is complete, the file is forwarded to the Admission Committee for review.

Admission

If the student is admitted, an acceptance letter will be mailed to the student and the student’s Falcon One Student ID number. Password information to access my.cuw.edu will be sent separately from the Information Technology office. Your advisor will be able to give you information regarding completion of the required student orientation before you begin your first class.

Requirements

This online certificate program has a minimum undergraduate GPA requirement of 3.00. Students below a 3.00 may still be reviewed for consideration.
A Bachelor of Science (BS) or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) is required for acceptance into this online certificate program.

Questions

Contact Us

For additional information, please contact the Graduate Admission Office at graduate.admissions@cuw.edu or 262-243-4300.

Terry-Elinor Reid
Ph.D. Assistant Professor

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