Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine
Location and Contact Information
7445 Mission Valley Rd Ste 105San Diego, CA 92108-4407
USA
Main Tel: 6200000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, PCOM, is a private college with a campus in San Diego, California. Two other campuses are located in Chicago, Illinois and New York, New York. The college was established in San Diego in 1986.
PCOM is approved to grant the Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, the Master of Science (traditional oriental medicine), the Bachelor of Health Science (Asian holistic health & massage), and the Associate of Applied Science (holistic health science). In addition, it provides tui na certificates, massage therapist/Asian bodywork certificates, and massage technician certificates.
Students of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine can become members of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Organization and the Massage and Body Work Organizations. The on campus library has a collection of more than 17,500 research papers, journals, books, and anatomical models.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy and therapy and counseling.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
- Carnegie classification: Other health profession schools.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 9,231 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
Financial Aid
Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 103 | 1 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 30 | 1 |
| < 1 year certificate | 29 | 1 |
| Doctorate | 19 | 1 |
| Associate | 1 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 1 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 6 |
Students
Student enrollment was 502 in 2009-2010 (749 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 10% of enrolled students and graduate students are 90%.
Students under 25 years old represent 7% of the student body. About 21% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Acupuncture
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage