Academy Of Chinese Culture And Health Sciences

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences, also known as ACCHS, is a 4-year private institute. The school is located in Oakland, California and founded in the year 1982 by Master Wei Tsuei. ACCHS offers Master of Science degree in traditional Chinese medicine to the students.

Students can contribute to the school through suggestions and comments through student representatives in a systematic method. The school library is divided into 3 sections which include books in English, Korean and Chinese languages. The academy offers access to numerous low-interest financial assistance programs. The institute has a diverse student body and accepts foreign students. ACCHS also provides remedial services and career counseling services to the students.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Trimester.
• Carnegie classification: Other health profession schools.

Features of note:

• There is a hospital on campus.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Weekend study is an option.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Academy Of Chinese Culture And Health Sciences participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Students

Student enrollment was 92 in 2009-2010 (179 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Students under 25 years old represent 9% of the student body. About 5% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

Academy Of Chinese Culture And Health Sciences offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (16 awarded)

• Acupuncture