Accredited Holistic Healthcare Education School
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), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (501) 748-9001.
PROGRAMMATIC ACCREDITATION
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM)
The following programs offered by Pacific College of Health and Science are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM):
- Master of Acupuncture
- Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization
- Doctor of Acupuncture
- Including a Doctor of Acupuncture degree completion track
- Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization
- Including a Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization degree completion track
- Certificate in Chinese herbal medicine
The program(s) listed above may offer courses via distance education. ACAHM does not accredit any programs at the undergraduate/bachelor level. Accreditation status and notes may be viewed on the ACAHM Directory (https://acahm.org/directory-menu/directory/).
ACAHM is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the specialized accreditation agency for institutions/programs preparing acupuncture practitioners. ACAHM is located at 500 Lake Street, Suite 204, Excelsior, Minnesota 55331; phone 952/212-2434; https://acahm.org.
Public Disclosure Statement Effective as of 30 August 2023.
Pacific advertises the doctoral degree completion opportunity as the “transitional doctorate” programs in order to distinguish that pathway from the entry-level pathway. However, this professional doctorate completion track for graduates of ACAHM-accredited/pre-accredited master’s-level programs is considered by ACAHM as a component of the overall professional doctorate.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
The baccalaureate and master’s nursing programs at Pacific College of Health and Science located in New York, New York are 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 baccalaureate nursing program is continuing accreditation. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master’s nursing program is initial accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding these programs on the ACEN website.
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.
The MSN curriculum of the Holistic Nurse Coach track is aligned with the Holistic Nurse Board Certification (HN-BC®), Advanced Holistic Nurse Board Certification (AHN-BC®), and Nurse Coach Board Certificated (NC-BC®) exam content administered by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC). To obtain the AHNCC board exam application, please contact: AHNCC 81 Linden Loop Cedar Park, TX 78613 900-463-0786, ext. 11. The MSN curriculum of the Holistic Nurse Educator track is aligned with the content of the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®) exam administered by National League for Nursing (NLN). To obtain the NLN board exam application, please contact: NLN 2600 Virginia Avenue, 8th Floor Washington, DC 20037 800-669-1656 https://www.nln.org/awards-recognition/certification-for-nurse-educators-overview
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: https://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