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.
Student Complaints/Grievance Policies
Any person may file a written complaint with the campus director or other administrator regarding the actions of a specific student, faculty, or staff member. A concern or complaint form may be obtained by going to the Student Hub:
- Select Contact/Submit Ticketat the top right side of the page
- When asked for Type of Request, select Concern or Complaintfrom the pull-down menu
The campus director is informed of all complaints and works with the academic dean or dean of students to determine course of action and resolution. In some cases, a Grievance Committee may be convened. In such cases the Grievance Committee may reject the complaint, or it may expel, disqualify, suspend, place on probation, or warn the student, faculty, or staff. The individual in question will be notified in writing by the campus director, deans or the Grievance Committee regarding disciplinary procedures and the length, amount, or conditions of any disciplinary action.
It is extremely important to note that Pacific will make certain, to the best of its ability, that no harm comes to a student or staff member for reporting any grievance. If a complaint is still unresolved after the Grievance Committee’s decision a student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution by contacting:
- San Diego, CA Campus: http://www.bppe.ca.gov/enforcement/complaint.shtml
California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education: 888-370-7589 - Chicago, IL Campus: http://complaints.ibhe.org/
Illinois Board of Higher Education: 217-782-2551
1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, IL 62701-1377
Institutional Complaint Hotline: 217-557-7359 - New York, NY Campus: http://www.op.nysed.gov
New York State Education Department, Office of Professions: 518-474-3817
Albany, NY 12230
To make a complaint in a state other than California, Illinois and New York, please find the necessary state contact information at: https://www.pacificcollege.edu/state-authorization-of-distance-education