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老司机福利网 is launching academic programs in the fields of nutrition, pharmacy and general studies to meet needs for these in-demand areas of study.

Pacific鈥檚 Board of Regents approved three programs today, which include a Master of Science in Nutrition Science, Master of Science in Regulatory Science and Bachelor of Arts in General Studies. The nutrition and regulatory science programs will begin spring 2025 and general studies will launch fall 2025, pending WSCUC approval.

Master of Science in Nutrition Science, School of Health Sciences

The master鈥檚 degree in nutrition science is designed for practicing dietitians and dietetic students and interns pursuing the registered dietitian/nutritionist credential.

Legislation passed earlier this year changed the national minimum requirement to become a Registered Dietitian from a bachelor鈥檚 degree to a master鈥檚 degree.

Registered Dietitians who are already practicing are allowed to continue working but will be at a disadvantage in their careers.

鈥淢any practicing Registered Dietitians are already in managerial positions, and newcomers will outrank them in degree,鈥� said Long Wang, program director and chair of the Department of Nutrition at Pacific. 鈥淎lso, if you have a graduate degree, you immediately qualify for a higher pay grade and are on the fast track for promotion.鈥�

Nearly 35,000鈥攔oughly half鈥攐f currently practicing dietitians nationwide do not have a graduate degree. 

The program differs from Pacific鈥檚 clinical nutrition program in that it does not include a clinical rotation component.

The course can be completed in 12 months and is fully online and asynchronous to accommodate working professionals and dietetic interns completing their internship concurrently with this program.

Three new certificate programs are also available for those who are interested in furthering their skills in a particular area without pursuing a master鈥檚 degree:

• Nutrition Research
• Nutrition Leadership and Innovation
• Functional Nutrition

Master of Science in Regulatory Science, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy

A new graduate program in the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy will train students for careers in the rapidly growing biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

Professionals trained in regulatory science ensure that new pharmaceutical drugs, devices and health care products comply with all regulations in domestic and global markets.

Students will be prepared to work for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, global regulatory agencies, private companies and in academia.

Courses are taught on Pacific鈥檚 Stockton Campus and can be completed in 16 months.

鈥淪tudents will get hands-on experience in this program, including developing FDA submission protocols with our faculty who are doing cutting-edge research,鈥� said Dean Berit Gundersen. 鈥淗aving real-world experience will help students stand out when they graduate.鈥�

The school also recently launched a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science, which prepares students for careers as scientists and specialists in the design, develop and manufacture new drugs.

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies, Benerd College

A new degree completion program in Benerd College is designed for professionals working in education who started bachelor鈥檚 programs but never earned their degrees. 

鈥淪tudents who have to put their education on hold often have a hard time going back to school later to complete their degrees,鈥� said Benerd College Dean Patricia Campbell. 鈥淭his program allows them to finalize their degrees and further their careers.鈥�

The courses are taught entirely online to allow for maximum flexibility. The program has cohorts to ensure strong support networks.

Students also have the option to continue their studies with a direct pathway to the online Master of Arts in Education plus credential program. This pathway allows students to use 13 units from their General Studies degree toward their master鈥檚 degree.

Students who complete both the bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 programs plus credential can finish both in just 2.5 years.