The Cannabis Studies Program at DePaul University brings together a multidisciplinary community of faculty and students who integrate academic inquiry with social activism in courses, co-curricular events, research, and community engagement. In this emerging field of study, DePaul is committed to joining efforts to realize equity and justice in communities that have historically been disproportionately harmed by the effects of the federal criminalization of cannabis. DePaul also recognizes the high value of cannabis studies for preparing students to be successful in a range of fields where specialized knowledge of this subject is critical, including (but not limited to) business, criminology, social work, health science, public affairs, communication, and law.
Why choose the Cannabis Studies Program?
A minor in Cannabis Studies provides students pursuing any major with an interdisciplinary foundation of learning that is customizable to meet their particular interests and learning goals. Whether taking courses that emphasize the business, sociological, health, or humanities-based dimensions of cannabis, students will develop proficiency in the breadth of information and perspectives that fall under the umbrella of cannabis studies. The program faculty, trained in a range of disciplines, possess specialized expertise on cannabis topics that inform their teaching and research.
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