WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Pacific College of Health and Science is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue #100, Alameda, CA 94501, (501) 748-9001.
PROGRAMMATIC ACCREDITATION
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM)
Pacific College of Health and Science’s Master of Acupuncture, Master of Oriental Medicine, professional doctorate, and certificate in Chinese herbal medicine programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). Institution/program accreditation locations, history, notes, and dates of review may be viewed at: http://acaom.org/directory-menu/directory/. ACAOM is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the specialized accreditation agency for institutions/programs preparing acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners. ACAOM is located at 8941 Aztec Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347; phone 952/212-2434; fax 952/657-7068; www.acaom.org
The accreditation status of the professional doctorate curricula applies to both the Doctor of Acupuncture and the Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. This status also applies to Pacific’s professional doctorate completion track. Pacific advertises the degree completion opportunity as the “transitional doctorate” program in order to distinguish that pathway from the entry-level pathway. However, this professional doctorate completion track for graduates of ACAOM-accredited/pre-accredited master’s-level programs is considered by ACAOM as a component of the overall professional doctorate.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
The RN-BSN nursing program at Pacific College of Health and Science Online Campus is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the RN-BSN nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation
The Bachelor of Science of (Holistic) Nursing Degree Program and Postbaccalaureate Holistic Nursing Certificate at Pacific College of Health and Science are endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC). www.ahncc.org
STATE ORGANIZATIONS
Any questions a student may have regarding this school or enrollment agreement that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the regulatory agency for the appropriate state.
California
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
1747 North Market, Suite 225
Sacramento, CA 95834
www.bppe.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 574-8900 / Toll-free: (888)-370-7589 / Fax: (916) 263-1897
California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC)
Pacific College of Health and Science, San Diego, is approved by the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC). School Approval Code: SCH0099 www.camtc.org
New York
State Education Department
Office of Professions
Albany, NY 12230
www.op.nysed.gov
Phone: 518-474-3817 / Fax: 518-474-1449
Illinois
Illinois Board of Higher Education
1 N Old State Capitol Plaza
Springfield, IL 62701-1377
www.ibhe.org
Phone: (217) 782-2551 / Toll-Free: (888) 261-2881 / Fax: (217) 782-8548
Approval and Accreditation
Accreditation and approval documents may be obtained for review by contacting the Campus Director.
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Pacific College of Health and Science: Improving Lives Exponentially
Your desire to serve and support a holistic, integrative approach to healthcare is a calling. At Pacific College, you will fit right in and thrive in a community of passionate, highly educated holistic and integrative medicine advocates such as yourself. Deeply rooted in Chinese medicine since 1986, and still the largest acupuncture school and Chinese medicine college in the US, Pacific College (formerly Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, or PCOM) has expanded in the past few years to offer other holistic health certificates and integrative medicine degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate levels.
Whether you are seeking an online nursing program specializing in holistic nursing, a massage therapy school that combines medical massage and eastern bodywork, an accredited medical cannabis certificate, an upgrade to your health coach certificate, a yoga teacher certification, or a public health education degree, you will find that Pacific College offers convenient, online programs both self-paced or live across many time zones, as well as beautiful campuses in San Diego, New York, and Chicago.
We cannot wait to meet you and chat about all the options available for you to join the community!