Touro University California

Established in 1997, Touro University California offers graduate degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, nursing, public health and education. The mission of Touro University is to educate caring professionals to serve, to lead and to teach. Students from diverse backgrounds are recruited nationally to create a dynamic, robust learning environment.

The Touro College and University System is comprised of Jewish-sponsored non-profit institutions of higher and professional education. Touro College was chartered in 1970 primarily to enrich the Jewish heritage, and to serve the larger American community. Approximately 19,000 students are currently enrolled in its various schools and divisions. Touro College has branch campuses, locations and instructional sites in the New York area, as well as branch campuses and programs in Berlin, Jerusalem, Moscow, Paris, and Florida. Touro University California and its Nevada branch campus, as well as Touro College Los Angeles and Touro University Worldwide, are separately accredited institutions within the Touro College and University System.

Touro University California provides graduate and professional educational excellence in the fields of Health Sciences, Public Health, and Education. The TUC learning experience is student-centered, enriched by focused research and scholarship, and prepares professionals for rewarding lives in service to others both locally and around the globe. Touro University California – inspirational teaching and scholarship, transformative leadership, exemplary service.

Touro University California is accredited by the Accrediting Commission on Higher Education for Senior Colleges and Universities, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Academic programs within the University are accredited by their respective professional organizations.

TUC is a Jewish sponsored university and nowhere is that more evident than in the food you will find on our campus. Touro Kafe, in the former Officer's Club in Farragut Inn, and the Touro Bistro, in Lander Hall named for our founder Bernard Lander, are certified by Rabbi Aharon Simkin of North American Kosher Supervision. You don’t
have to keep kosher to enjoy the savory international dishes created with kosher mastery.

Chef Raymond Nottie creatively adapts favorite recipes and menu items in his kosher kitchen that appeal to a wide variety of Touro guests. We invite you to come and enjoy one of Chef’s signature dishes or a pre-packaged kosher sandwich or salad.

The Graduate School of Education promotes innovation and community partnerships and offers numerous teacher credentials and master’s degrees in accelerated and flexible formats. Our education programs prepare educators to meet the needs of all students and train them for the future of education.

The Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM) Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMHS) program is to provide opportunities to enhance a student's credentials for entry into healthcare and scientific professions by offering a strong, challenging biomedical science core curriculum that is complemented by a mentored research internship experience. The curriculum is enhanced by a campus environment providing opportunities to participate in an exciting array of extracurricular clinical, education, research, and community service activities available to Touro students.

M.S. Medical Health Sciences 10-month program is an intensive immersion in research, designed to provide students with the knowledge and tools to be effective scientific or clinical investigators. Individual interaction with faculty members on current research topics is at the core of this exciting program. Curriculum coursework includes laboratory techniques, biostatistics, and scientific writing and presentation skills.

Become a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) through the Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to MSN Programs. These post-licensure ADN/BSN to MSN build on the strong foundation of ADN to BSN education. Graduates may sit for the national CNL certification exam and are eligible for PHN certification through the California Board of Registered Nursing.

The DNP/FNP prepares graduates for advanced nursing practice and graduates are eligible to take FNP national certification exams. The program delivers specialized education in diabetes across the lifespan with a focus on clinical practice that is innovative and evidence based.

Touro University Osteopathic Medicine Program is to prepare students to become outstanding osteopathic physicians who uphold the values, philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine and who are committed to primary care and the holistic approach to the patient. The program advances the profession and serves its students and society through innovative pre-doctoral and post-doctoral education, research, community service, and multidisciplinary and osteopathic clinical services.

The College of Pharmacy at Touro California is recognized for its innovative 2+2 PharmD program, where two years of foundational knowledge in the classroom are followed by two full years of clinical experience. Most pharmacy schools provide only one year of clinical experiences, which allows Touro students to have more clinical experience than their peers when they graduate.

The College of Pharmacy at Touro also has training programs for PharmD residents and fellows as well as a master's program in health sciences, with additional opportunities to earn a dual PharmD/MPH. All of these training opportunities enable our students to gain credentials that make them competitive for positions in a variety of employment settings.

The high quality of education that Touro California students receive is reflected in their many awards and accolades each year and the publications they generate working with faculty mentors.

In TUC’s Public Health Program! We are dedicated to reducing health disparities in local and global communities with an unwavering focus on social justice. Our mission is to promote the health and well being of local and global communities through education, service, and research with a focus on under served populations. This mission is achieved by employing a multidimensional program of study that combines a broad public health base with specific training in two specialty tracks: Community Health and Global Health!