This page contains information on additional educational opportunities that align to and can enhance your MS in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics.

The Center for the Integration of Research Teaching and Learning

CIRTL programming prepares graduate students and postdocs for teaching roles, skills for academic roles, to gain an advantage in the job search. CIRTL Certificates are nationally recognized credentials that showcase your dedication to evidence-based teaching and learner-centered support, with a focus on diversity. These certificates can enhance your CV.  There are 3 levels: Associate, Practitioner, and Scholar.

Visit the UMB CIRTL Webpage for additional information.

UMB’s Integrative Health and Wellness Graduate Certificate

This unique 12-credit post-baccalaureate certificate program is entirely online and can help advance your career in integrative health and wellness. The certificate is specifically designed for busy professionals seeking to develop fluency in integrative health and a holistic approach to their clinical practices or personal lives. Good news—if you’ve already completed the elective course MCST 617 Introduction to Integrative Health you won’t need to take the first course in the program (MHS 612). That means you’re already 25% of the way through certificate already!

Visit the Integrative Health and Wellness Certificate Website for additional information

Groundbreaking Series Explores Psychedelic Therapy Landscape

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is launching a groundbreaking interprofessional education series, “Multidisciplinary Perspectives on the Science and Practice of Psychedelic Therapies,” to expand understanding among health care professionals about the evolving landscape of psychedelic medications and the use of psychedelic-assisted therapies (PAT) to treat health conditions. The series, which runs from October 2024 through May 2025, offers a unique opportunity for those across the health care professions to stay informed on the latest scientific and clinical advancements in PAT and prepare for the future of this emerging field. Click here for more information.

Registration information, including a form for students interested in the fee waiver, can be found here.