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Transfer agreements lead to advanced degrees and certification

Campus Updates, International

A certificate at UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Extension can take you even further thanks to strategic transfer agreements with several universities and associations that pave the way for higher deg

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Global Regulatory Compliance program prepares medical device regulatory professionals

Campus Updates |

A new career pathway for global regulatory pathways

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Following rigorous review, WASC reaffirms UC Santa Cruz accreditation

Campus Updates, International |

Being accredited means UC Santa Cruz has met rigorous standards for quality, capacity, and effectiveness.

By Scott Hernandez-Jason

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Addressing the nation's physician shortage

From the Dean |

The medical field is a challenging and rewarding career, and it is undergoing a tremendous transition.

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Bioinformatics careers are growing as personalized medicine transforms healthcare

Job Outlook |

Next-generation sequencing and big data are driving demand for bioinformatics professionals.

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How to future-proof your career in the age of AI

From the Dean, Job Outlook |

How will we create our own future in the age of AI?

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New Special Education Teacher Assistant Certificate addresses workforce shortage

Campus Updates, New Program |

UCSC Silicon Valley Extension has launched the Special Education Teacher Assistant Certificate, a fully online prof

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Gratitude for a community of learners

From the Dean |

As we come to the close of another year, I want to take a moment to thank our entire campus community—our students, instructors, staff, partners, and supporters.

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Is AI really eating your job?

From the Dean, Job Outlook |

You’ve probably read it in the headlines: AI is taking your job! Cue the panic scene. But, here’s the truth: AI isn’t taking your job. It’s demanding we do our jobs differently.

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New partnership for UCSC Premed Postbacc students

Campus Updates |

Premed Postbacc students at the University of California, Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Extension have expanded opportunities to study at an accredited medical school thanks to a new partnership betwee