Institutional Accreditation
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine 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 Oriental Medicine’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-
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-
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science of (Holistic) Nursing Degree Program at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Education in Nursing (ACEN). www.acenursing.org
American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation
The Bachelor of Science of (Holistic) Nursing Degree Program and Postbaccalaureate Holistic Nursing Certificate at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine 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)
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95833
www.bppe.ca.gov
Toll-free: (888)-370-7589 / Fax: (916) 263-1897
California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC)
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, 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.