Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees
Customize Your Degree Pathway
The Cannabis Operations and Plant-Based Wellness (COPBW) program is built on a modular, "stackable" design. This allows you to choose your entry point: start with a quick certificate specialization or commit to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from day one. Any two certificates combined in addition to general education and elective requirements will grant an AAS degree. All degrees are offered for college credit and may be transferable to other institutions, subject to receiving institution policies.
Cannabis Operations and Agriculture AAS
For those who wish to understand the retail/operational, and cultivation side of the cannabis industry.
*To be launched in Fall 2026.
Cannabis Operations and Plant-Based Wellness AAS
For those interested in understanding the application and retail/operational side of the plant-based wellness industry.
Cannabis Agriculture and Plant-Based Wellness
For those interested in the cultivation and application of wellness plants.
To be launched in Fall 2026.
Build Your Associate Degree (AAS)
To earn an Associate of Applied Science, you simply combine any two certificates with the required General Education and elective courses.
Depending on your focus, you can obtain one of three distinct AAS degrees:
AAS in Cannabis Operations and Agriculture (Cannabis Operations Certificate + Cannabis Agriculture Certificate)*
AAS in Cannabis Operations and Plant-Based Wellness (Cannabis Operations Certificate + Plant-Based Wellness Certificate)
AAS in Plant-Based Wellness and Cannabis Agriculture (Plant-Based Wellness Certificate + Cannabis Agriculture Certificate)*
See below for a description of the various AAS degrees.
*The COA and PBW CA Associate of Applied Science Degrees will be launched in Fall 2026.