Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine ...

224 Pages·2017·2.81 MB·English

by  Jeanette Duffels

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH
SCIENCES
Academic Catalog Fall 2016 / Spring 2017
Version 1.3: April 13, 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information ...................................................................................................................................................7
Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles ..................................................................................................................7
Vision ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Mission ...............................................................................................................................................................7
Guiding Principles ...............................................................................................................................................7
President’s Message ...............................................................................................................................................8
University Learning Outcomes ...............................................................................................................................9
University Accreditation .........................................................................................................................................9
Campus Map ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Campus Contact Information .............................................................................................................................. 11
General Requirements for Admission ................................................................................................................. 12
International Students ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Federal Financial Aid........................................................................................................................................ 13
Types of Financial Assistance .......................................................................................................................... 16
Satisfactory Academic Progress....................................................................................................................... 21
Terms and Conditions ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Understanding Responsibilities Associated with Aid ...................................................................................... 24
Veterans Administration Benefits ....................................................................................................................... 25
Yellow Ribbon Program ................................................................................................................................... 26
Student Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................. 26
Required Documentation ................................................................................................................................ 26
Maintaining Eligibility ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Payment of Tuition and Fees ............................................................................................................................... 27
Campus Technology ............................................................................................................................................ 27
MySCU ............................................................................................................................................................. 27
ExamSoft .......................................................................................................................................................... 27
iPad Requirement ............................................................................................................................................ 27
Academic Calendar 2016-2020 ............................................................................................................................ 28
Registration ......................................................................................................................................................... 29
New Student Registration ............................................................................................................................... 29
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Continuing Student Registration ..................................................................................................................... 29
Enrollment ....................................................................................................................................................... 29
Course Schedules ............................................................................................................................................. 30
Special Schedule Registration .......................................................................................................................... 30
Late Registration .............................................................................................................................................. 30
Add/Drops ....................................................................................................................................................... 30
Official Roll Call ................................................................................................................................................ 31
Grade Notification ........................................................................................................................................... 31
Student ID Cards .............................................................................................................................................. 31
Change of Personal Information ...................................................................................................................... 31
Requests for Transcripts .................................................................................................................................. 31
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic ........................................................................................................................ 33
Mission ................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Doctor of Chiropractic ......................................................................................................................................... 33
Accreditation ................................................................................................................................................... 33
Program Learning Outcomes ........................................................................................................................... 33
Admissions ....................................................................................................................................................... 34
Degree Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Tuition and Fees .............................................................................................................................................. 38
Representative Schedule of Courses: Doctor of Chiropractic ......................................................................... 39
Residencies .......................................................................................................................................................... 43
Chiropractic Sports Medicine Residency ......................................................................................................... 43
Chiropractic Diagnostic Imaging Residency ..................................................................................................... 43
Primary Spine Practitioner Residency ............................................................................................................. 43
Admissions Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 44
Completion Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 45
College of Eastern Medicine .................................................................................................................................... 47
Mission and Goals................................................................................................................................................ 47
Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine .................................................................................................. 47
Accreditation ................................................................................................................................................... 47
Program Learning Outcomes ........................................................................................................................... 47
Admissions ....................................................................................................................................................... 48
Degree Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 50
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Tuition and Fees .............................................................................................................................................. 51
Representative Schedule of Courses: Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine .................................. 52
Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine ................................................................................................... 55
Accreditation ................................................................................................................................................... 55
Program Learning Outcomes ........................................................................................................................... 55
Admissions ....................................................................................................................................................... 56
Degree Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 58
Tuition and Fees .............................................................................................................................................. 58
Representative Schedule of Courses: Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine ................................... 60
College of Science and Integrative Health ............................................................................................................... 64
Mission ................................................................................................................................................................ 64
Bachelor of Science: Biological Sciences ............................................................................................................. 64
Accreditation ................................................................................................................................................... 64
Program Learning Outcomes ........................................................................................................................... 64
Admissions ....................................................................................................................................................... 65
Degree Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 66
Tuition and Fees .............................................................................................................................................. 69
Representative Schedule of Courses, Bachelor of Science: Biological Sciences ............................................. 70
Master of Science: Physician Assistant ................................................................................................................ 72
Accreditation ................................................................................................................................................... 72
Program Learning Outcomes ........................................................................................................................... 72
Admissions ....................................................................................................................................................... 73
Degree Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 76
Tuition and Fees .............................................................................................................................................. 76
Representative Schedule of Courses, Master of Science: Physician Assistant ................................................ 77
Ayurveda Certificate Programs............................................................................................................................ 79
Mission ............................................................................................................................................................ 79
Ayurvedic Wellness Educator .......................................................................................................................... 79
Ayurvedic Practitioner ..................................................................................................................................... 85
Massage Therapy Certificate Program ................................................................................................................ 90
California Massage Therapy Council ............................................................................................................... 90
Program Learning Outcomes ........................................................................................................................... 90
Admissions ....................................................................................................................................................... 91
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Completion Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 92
Tuition and Fees .............................................................................................................................................. 93
Representative Schedule of Courses: Massage Therapy Certificate ............................................................... 94
Accelerated Science Courses ............................................................................................................................... 95
Accreditation ................................................................................................................................................... 95
Admissions ....................................................................................................................................................... 95
Tuition and Fees .............................................................................................................................................. 96
Courses Offered: Accelerated Science ............................................................................................................ 97
Accelerated Science Course Schedule, Spring / Summer 2017 ....................................................................... 98
Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................................................. 99
University Governance .......................................................................................................................................... 172
Board of Regents ............................................................................................................................................... 172
Associate Board of Regents ........................................................................................................................... 172
Senior Administration (Cabinet) ........................................................................................................................ 172
Academic Administration .................................................................................................................................. 173
Faculty ................................................................................................................................................................... 174
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic .................................................................................................................. 174
College of Eastern Medicine .............................................................................................................................. 177
College of Science and Integrative Health ......................................................................................................... 180
University Health System .................................................................................................................................. 183
Student Services .................................................................................................................................................... 187
Academic Support Office ................................................................................................................................... 187
Athletic Facilities................................................................................................................................................ 187
Gymnasium Information ............................................................................................................................... 187
Sand Volleyball Court Information ................................................................................................................ 187
Weight Room Information ............................................................................................................................. 188
Campus Safety ................................................................................................................................................... 188
Emergency Notification ................................................................................................................................. 188
Parking Services ................................................................................................................................................. 188
Campus Technology Services ............................................................................................................................ 189
Chesney Student Center .................................................................................................................................... 189
OneStop Enrollment Services ............................................................................................................................ 189
SCU Student Health Services ............................................................................................................................. 190
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Office of Student Affairs .................................................................................................................................... 190
Library/Learning Resource Center ..................................................................................................................... 190
University Policies .................................................................................................................................................. 191
Compliance ........................................................................................................................................................ 191
Liability .............................................................................................................................................................. 192
Consumer Information ...................................................................................................................................... 192
Tuition Refunds ................................................................................................................................................. 192
Non-Refundable Student Fees .......................................................................................................................... 193
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) .......................................................................................... 193
Commitment of the University to Diversity (Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination Policy) .......................... 198
Program Closure ................................................................................................................................................ 199
Institutional Closure .......................................................................................................................................... 199
Complaints to Accrediting Agencies .................................................................................................................. 199
Academic Policies .................................................................................................................................................. 200
Program Leave and Withdrawal from the University ........................................................................................ 200
Program Leave ............................................................................................................................................... 200
Withdrawal from the University .................................................................................................................... 201
Student Code of Conduct .................................................................................................................................. 201
Academic Integrity Code ............................................................................................................................... 201
Plagiarism ...................................................................................................................................................... 201
Other Forms of Academic Dishonesty ........................................................................................................... 202
Student Code of Ethics ...................................................................................................................................... 203
Student Code of Ethics .................................................................................................................................. 203
Grading Policy .................................................................................................................................................... 211
Grading System .............................................................................................................................................. 211
Grade Points .................................................................................................................................................. 212
Grade Changes ............................................................................................................................................... 212
Attendance Policy .............................................................................................................................................. 213
Procedures for Discipline and/or Dismissal (for Academic and other Reasons) ............................................... 213
Procedures and Penalties for Academic Integrity Code Offenses ................................................................. 213
Failure Policy .................................................................................................................................................. 214
Academic Grievances ........................................................................................................................................ 217
Grade Review Grievances .............................................................................................................................. 217
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Classroom Procedures and Other Academic Grievances .............................................................................. 217
Non-Academic Grievances ................................................................................................................................ 218
Informal Discussion ....................................................................................................................................... 219
Formal Resolution.......................................................................................................................................... 219
Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities ............................................................................................ 222
Disability (ADA) Policies ................................................................................................................................. 222
Disability Defined ........................................................................................................................................... 222
Employees and Applicants with Disabilities .................................................................................................. 222
Students with Disabilities .............................................................................................................................. 222
Accessibility of Facilities ................................................................................................................................ 222
Services for Students with Disabilities ........................................................................................................... 223

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles
Vision
Southern California University of Health Sciences will be recognized as the premier evidence-based integrative
healthcare university.
Mission
Our mission is to educate students as competent, caring and successful integrative healthcare practitioners. The
University is committed to providing excellence in academics, service, scholarship, and leadership through the
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, the College of Eastern Medicine, and the College of Science and Integrative
Health.
Guiding Principles
Excellence: We strive to be the best in everything we do.
Leadership: We develop leaders to be thoughtful and compassionate individuals who influence their professions
and the communities they serve.
Integrity: We value treating each other with respect, dignity and integrity and being truthful, fair and
accountable at all times.
Learning Effectiveness: We value providing a learning environment conducive and supportive of quality
instruction, innovation, critical thinking, and effective communication that encourages life-long professional
development.
Evidence-based/Outcomes-focused: We value a culture of inquiry, assessment, research, and scholarship.
Diversity: We embrace a diversity of ideas, beliefs, and cultures by providing a campus that is supportive, safe,
and welcoming.

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President’s Message

We appreciate your interest and consider it a privilege to
participate in fulfilling your educational goals. As President, I have
the privilege of serving the university and leading the academic
mission of one of the richest learning environments of alternative
and integrative healthcare on any campus in the nation. It is a
responsibility that I accept with great pride and humility.
I am proud to say that SCU offers outstanding graduate education
in the healing arts through the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic,
College of Eastern Medicine, and the College of Science and
Integrative Health. The academic programs are backed by
excellent and dedicated faculty, an outstanding learning resource
network, and a strong academic support system. In addition to the
Doctor of Chiropractic, Master of Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine, First Professional Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese
Medicine, and Master of Science: Physician Assistant programs,
our postgraduate residency programs in chiropractic sports
medicine and diagnostic imaging are second to none.
Since 1911, we have been dedicated to the highest levels of patient care and have gained a reputation for
excellence in science-based education. We provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to meet
the many challenges of the changing healthcare environment. We welcome you to this historically rich
community of scholars and wish you the best in achieving your educational and professional goals.
Again, welcome! I encourage you to learn more about how SCU can contribute to your success as a healthcare
practitioner.
Sincerely,
John Scaringe, DC, EdD

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University Learning Outcomes
Professional Therapies: The graduate will perform professional therapeutic skills in a competent and caring
manner.
Critical Thinking: The graduate will analyze and integrate information gathered from patient/client interactions
and apply it to professional health care practice.
Evidence-Based Knowledge: The graduate will utilize foundational health science knowledge, and critically
appraise and apply relevant scientific literature in professional health care practice.
Outcomes-Focused Practice: The graduate will successfully develop and implement a health care management
plan utilizing appropriate professional methodologies and quality care to achieve best patient/client outcomes.
Communication: The graduate will effectively engage with patients/clients, colleagues, and the public using
appropriate professional verbal, non-verbal, and written communication.
Professionalism: The graduate will demonstrate leadership, integrity, respect, and self-reflection while
employing ethical and legal standards in professional and community interactions.
Integrative Healthcare: The graduate will serve as an effective member of a healthcare team, collaborating with
other professionals to improve community health and patient outcomes for the health of individuals and the
community.
University Accreditation
Southern California University of Health Sciences is accredited by WASC Senior College and University
Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501. Phone: [phone].

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