INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION
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 Herbal Medicine (ACAHM)
Pacific College of Health and Science’s acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM). Institution/program accreditation locations, history, notes, and dates of review may be viewed at: http://acahm.org/directory-
The accreditation status of the professional doctorate curricula applies to both the Doctor of Acupuncture and the Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (formerly the Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization). 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 ACAHM-accredited/pre-
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
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.
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
International Coaching Federation
The Health Coach Certificate Program at Pacific College of Health and Science is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) www.coachingfederation.org
Yoga Alliance
Pacific College of Health and Science’s Yoga Teacher Program meets the requirements for the professional membership and trade association Yoga Alliance, which registers graduates as yoga teachers (RYT500) www.yogaalliance.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)
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
Illinois
Illinois Board of Higher Education
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.