NMU's Cannabis Operations and Plant-Based Wellness Program
Explore your online education in cannabis and plant-based wellness at Northern Michigan University, your go-to resource for credit-bearing certificates and degree programs in this growing industry.
Welcome to NMU's Online CO PBW Program!
Program Description
Ready to focus on your education? Explore our flexible, completely online and asynchronous certificates and degree pathways below.
Our programs are designed as a credential ladder, offering you the choice to start exactly where you need to:
Direct Entry: You can enroll directly in a Bachelor’s degree program from day one for a comprehensive, leadership-focused education.
Targeted Specialization or Step-Wise Progression: You may choose to start with a Certificate or Associate degree to gain immediate, obtainable credentials. This is ideal if you want to intentionally target a specific sector, such as cannabis retail, cultivation, or plant-based wellness, with a standalone certificate. Because our curriculum is integrated, these certificates ladder directly into the AAS or BAS degrees, allowing you to apply your earned credits toward a higher degree whenever you’re ready.
Whether you want to "start big" or build your foundation one step at a time, our online and asynchronous format ensures your education fits your schedule.
What Interests You?
Contact Information
Global Campus
The NMU Global Campus is an online, off-campus extension of Northern Michigan University designed to provide distance learners with the same rigorous standards of service and academic excellence as traditional on-campus students.
The campus operates as a comprehensive support system where student needs, ranging from registration and financial aid to tutoring and academic advising, are met with a focus on accessibility. By streamlining these essential resources, the Global Campus ensures that pursuing a degree online or off-site is as seamless and convenient as possible for every learner.
Contact email: online@nmu.edu
Main Phone: (906) 227-1200
CO PBW Student Advisors
If you need advising for the CO PBW program, your advisor is assigned based on your course format:
In-Person & On-Campus Students: Assigned to Landen Tetil (includes students taking on-campus classes in Controlled Environment Agriculture or Medicinal Plant Chemistry while pursuing a CO PBW minor or certificate).
Fully Online Students: Assigned to Emilee Rowe (includes Global Campus students earning a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in CO PBW).
Landen Tetil - Technology and Occupational Sciences Advisor
Landen Tetil leverages over a decade of agricultural expertise to mentor the next generation of industry leaders. With a background spanning ten years in crop production, farm ownership, and microbial food safety, Landen brings vital real-world experience to her advising and the agriculture courses she teaches at NMU. Currently completing her M.S. in Agricultural Education from Iowa State University, she is dedicated to student success and the development of sustainable, local food systems.
Email: ltetil@nmu.edu
Emilee Rowe - CO PBW Global Campus Advisor
Emilee Rowe is an NMU alumna and higher education professional with over seven years of experience. She is passionate about helping students feel supported, seen, and empowered throughout their college journey. She has personally experienced the NMU community as a student and values the opportunity to give back by helping others navigate college with confidence and purpose. She is currently pursuing her MIS at Northern and continuing to grow both personally and professionally while strengthening her commitment to student success and holistic support.
Email: ewerda@nmu.edu
Sarah Lee - CO PBW Program Coordinator
Curious about the CO PBW program or have specific questions about the curriculum? Please feel free to reach out to me as your Program Coordinator. If you’d like to learn more about my background and my journey in this field, you can Visit my bio.