Biomedical Sciences
The Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences is a degree formulated to prepare students for careers in advanced health professions or for continuation on to PhD level programs in biomedical sciences. The curriculum provides advanced scientific knowledge, research training, and coverage of global and urban health disparities.
Master's DegreeBiomedical Sciences
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences prepares students for entry into graduate and professional programs in medicine, osteopathic medicine, podiatry, optometry, physical therapy, physician assistant, nursing, pharmacy, or dentistry. It also prepares students for doctoral programs, scientific research, and employment in biomedical laboratories.
Bachelor's DegreeComputed Tomography
The Computed Tomography certificate program provides imaging professionals with the foundational education necessary to advance into various career possibilities with an emphasis in Computed Tomography (CT). Students in this program will graduate with a certificate of completion in Computed Tomography.
Short-Term CertificateMagnetic Resonance Imaging
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging certificate program provides imaging professionals with the foundational education necessary to advance into various career possibilities with an emphasis in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Students in this program will graduate with a certificate of completion in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Short-Term CertificateMammography
The Mammography certificate program provides imaging professionals with the foundational education necessary to advance into various career possibilities with an emphasis in Mammography. Students in this program will graduate with a certificate of completion in Mammography.
Short-Term CertificateMedicine (CDU 4-Year Medical Degree Program)
The CDU 4-Year Medical Degree Program curriculum is based on the CDU Advantage and integrates the institutional learning objectives into the medical education curriculum. The College of Medicine four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program prepares physician leaders to promote wellness and transform the health of diverse and underserved communities.
Doctoral ProfessionalMedicine (CDU/UCLA Medical Education Program)
The CDU/UCLA Medical Education Program, initiated in 1978 by joint approval of the Regents of the University of California and the Board of Directors of Charles R. Drew University, is a combined curriculum. Students complete the first two years at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the third and fourth years at Charles R. Drew University, leading to the MD degree.
Doctoral ProfessionalNursing - Entry Level
The Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELM) is a two-year onsite program leading to a Master's of Science in Nursing degree, designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field. Graduates are prepared at the generalist level to assume the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) role at the point of care.
Master's DegreeNursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
The PMC-FNP track is designed for nurses holding a master's in nursing degree who are interested in completing course requirements leading to a graduate credential in the Family Nurse Practitioner specialty. Graduates are eligible to sit for the FNP national certification examinations.
Post-Master's CertificateNursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track prepares advanced practice nurses to manage the care of individuals and families across the lifespan. The MSN-FNP track is designed for nurses holding a nursing baccalaureate degree, and graduates are eligible to sit for the FNP national certification examinations.
Master's DegreeNursing Practice
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares advanced practice nurses to manage the care of individuals and families across the lifespan. The DNP is designed for nurses holding Masters in Nursing degrees with an NP or CNS who are interested in completing course requirements leading to a doctoral degree in nursing.
Doctoral ProfessionalNursing (Pre-licensure)
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Pre-licensure Track is designed for non-nurses who are interested in completing course requirements leading to a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Graduates are prepared at the generalist level to assume the entry-level registered nurse role at the point of care.
Bachelor's DegreeNursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The PMC-PMHNP tracks are designed for nurses holding a master's in nursing degree who are interested in completing course requirements leading to a graduate credential in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty. Graduates are eligible to sit for the PMHNP national certification examinations.
Post-Master's CertificateNursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Track prepares advanced practice nurses to manage the care of individuals and families across the lifespan. The MSN-PMHNP track is designed for nurses holding a nursing baccalaureate degree, and graduates are eligible to sit for the PMHNP national certification examinations.
Master's DegreeNursing (RN-BSN)
The Registered Nurse - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) degree completion program is designed for registered nurses with a previous associate degree or diploma, and current unrestricted RN licensure, who wish to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Coursework focuses on the nurse's role as a global practitioner, researcher, and leader.
Bachelor's DegreePhysician Assistant
The Physician Assistant program is 110 semester units and a 27-month program beginning in August of each year and leads to a Master of Health Science (MHS) degree. It prepares physician assistants who provide medical care with compassion while addressing health disparities in medically underserved communities.
Master's DegreePsychology
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Community Counseling is a 120 credit-hour undergraduate degree program that prepares students for a workforce role as a counselor, case manager, research assistant, or mental health advocate in diverse community settings.
Bachelor's DegreePublic Health
The MPH in Urban Health Disparities is a cohort-based five-semester program that continues the University's tradition of addressing the health and education needs of underserved populations in South Los Angeles. It offers a competency-based curriculum uniquely focused on the urban socio-environmental determinants of health.
Master's DegreePublic Health
The Bachelor of Science, Public Health (BSPH) with emphasis in Urban Health Disparities prepares undergraduate students for the public health workforce and for advanced education in health profession disciplines. The program is nationally accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH) as part of the MPH accredited unit.
Bachelor's DegreeRadiologic Sciences
The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science (BSRS) degree is a one-year, two-semester completer program tailored for individuals who have earned an Associate of Science degree from an accredited radiologic technology program. It is offered in an online-asynchronous format for working professionals.
Bachelor's DegreeRadiologic Technology
The Associate of Science degree program in Radiologic Technology serves as the foundation for a certificate or bachelor's program. It is designed to prepare the student for employment as an entry-level radiologic technologist after 21 months of didactic and clinical education.
Associate's Degree