At the College, students pursue the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The Pharm.D. Program prepares the student for entry into the profession of pharmacy. The entire program requires a total of five years of coursework, the first two years at another college and the final three calendar years at the College of Pharmacy-Glendale. Students complete, on a year-round basis, required courses emphasizing the basic and pharmaceutical sciences, social and administrative sciences, pharmacy practice, elective professional courses, and clinical/experiential education. At the conclusion of the Pharm.D. Program, all graduates will achieve the following outcomes: * Demonstrate a scientific foundation as related to the pharmacy profession * Integrate systems management concepts into the pharmacy profession * Identify and evaluate research methods and practice evidence-based decision making * Evaluate a patient case * Implement a pharmaceutical care plan * Implement public health, wellness, and disease prevention concepts * Demonstrate oral and written communication skills * Demonstrate continuous professional development

Community pharmacies, hospitals, educational institutions, laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, managed care organizations, and other health care settings.