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Culinary Cannabis Skills, Certificate

Niagara County Community College · Sanborn, NY

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Program
Award
Certificate
Credential class
ceterms:Certificate
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Student Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
A Culinary Cannabis Chef is a specialized culinary professional who expertly crafts food and beverages infused with cannabis. This unique role combines advanced cooking skills with an in-depth understanding of cannabis, including its cannabinoids (ex. CBD, CBG, CBN, CBC), terpenes, and the science of infusion. As the cannabis industry evolves and culinary cannabis becomes more mainstream, chefs in this field play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cannabis cuisine, ensuring both innovation and safety in their creations.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
193946
CourseShelf checklist
CK_193946_f9461172
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements (CULC)

6 items
  1. A total of at least 30-credit hours with a minimum curriculum grade-point average of 2.0. Academic Foundations courses do not count toward the certificate.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Because the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is not a branch campus, students enrolled at NFCI must take at least one course on the Sanborn campus that is required in the program.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Students will demonstrate the ability to function safely and effectively in a teaching kitchen environment by completing core culinary tasks including mise en place, cooking, plating, and sanitation procedures. Students are expected to: a. Stand and move within the kitchen for up to 3 continuous hours b. Safely use knives, tools, and hot equipment c. Lift and transport up to 25 lbs. d. Tolerate typical kitchen conditions such as heat, steam, and noise with or without reasonable accommodations in compliance with ADA regulations.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Culinary: A minimum of 15-credit hours to include: CUL 120 - Principles of Baking CUL 121 - Culinary Foundations CUL 130 - Sanitation and Safety CUL 131 - Food Supervisory Management CUL 250 - Culinary Cannabis and Edibles CUL 255 - Culinary Cannabis Extracts, Concentrates, & Infusions
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Horticulture: A minimum of 12-credit hours to include: HRT 160 - Cannabis: Society, Policy, and Compliance HRT 161 - Medical Applications of Cannabis HRT 202 - Biology of Cannabis HRT 203 - Cannabis Products and Technologies
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Biology: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include: BIO 102 - Introduction to Plant Biology BIO 102L - Introduction to Plant Biology Lab
    Not resolved to a course

Typical Program

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    First Semester

    6 items
    1. CUL 121
      Culinary Foundations 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. CUL 250
      Culinary Cannabis and Edibles 2 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. HRT 160
      Cannabis: Society, Policy, and Compliance 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. HRT 161
      Medical Applications of Cannabis 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. BIO 102
      Introduction to Plant Biology
      As published: “Introduction to Plant Biology 3 Cr.”
      3
    6. BIO 102L
      Introduction to Plant Biology Lab
      As published: “Introduction to Plant Biology Lab 0 Cr.”
      0

    Second Semester

    6 items
    1. CUL 120
      Principles of Baking 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. CUL 130
      Sanitation and Safety 2 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. CUL 131
      Food Supervisory Management 2 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. CUL 255
      Culinary Cannabis Extracts, Concentrates, & Infusions 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. HRT 202
      Biology of Cannabis 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. HRT 203
      Cannabis Products and Technologies 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Scholarship Opportunities

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      Source. Niagara County Community College, catalog 2026-2027 Student Catalog — https://catalog.niagaracc.suny.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=36&poid=3592&returnto=2917. Captured page pages/0058.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.