# Cannabis - Level 1 (Certificate)

Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Horticulture

Source: https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/horticulture/cannabis-level-i-certificate/

**Natural Sciences Division  
Agricultural Sciences Department**  
The Cannabis - Level 1 skills certificate prepares students for entry level positions into the Cannabis industry. Students are required to complete 6 courses that encompass the context and science of cannabis, horticulture science, plant production systems, and nursery work experience. The required courses create a foundation for understanding Cannabis in its historical and current context, in addition to entry-level cannabis cultivation practices. Furthermore, the principles of plant propagation and nursery management courses build a foundation for use of plants in a commercial production system. This certificate also requires a work experience course to ensure hands on application of the skills covered in this certificate.

#### Required Courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AGOR 1 | Horticultural Science | 3 |
| AGOR 2 | Plant Propagation/Greenhouse Management | 3 |
| AGOR 32 | Landscaping and Nursery Management | 3 |
| AGOR 80 | Cannabis the Plant and Industry | 2 |
| AGOR 81 | Cannabis Cultivation | 3 |
| **Variable Unit Course. Three units required.** | | 3 |
| ↳ AGOR 91 | Work Experience in Horticulture |  |
| **Total Units** | | **17** |

### Outcomes

##### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:

-   _Prepare appropriate soil media for Cannabis grow operations._
-   _Demonstrate basic propagation techniques._
-   _Set up irrigation systems for different crop applications._
-   _Demonstrate proficient use of tools of the trade in Cannabis operations._