NJ medical marijuana: You can minor in weed at Stockton University

Tamara Walker | Asbury Park Press

Show Caption Hide Caption NJ marijuana legalization: St. Peter's University Hospital medical student talks legal weed “Of course you smell marijuana around, on the street,” said one medical student at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick.

Interested in studying pot?

According to a report, Stockton University has launched a program that will teach students about cannabis law and medical marijuana.

So far, 25 students are enrolled in the program and upon completion can receive a minor in medical marijuana.

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"This is a growing industry and we want to prepare our students from a variety of academic viewpoints," Ekaterina Sedia, a biology professor and the program coordinator for cannabis studies, said in a statement.

Upon finishing the program, students can apply for internships and possibly work at dispensaries around the state.