Southern California University Of Health Sciences
Location and Contact Information
16200 East Amber Valley DriveWhittier, CA 90604
USA
Main Tel: (562) 947-8755
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Southern California University of Health Sciences, SCU, was founded in 1911. It is a private institute focused on imparting higher education in complementary and alternative medicine. Its campus is located in Whittier, California.
SCU includes the following colleges and school-
- College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
- School of Professional Studies
- University Health Centers
SCU's offerings include a dual degree program to earn a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and Doctor of Chiropractic. The university also offers para-professional training, certificate and continuing education programs and distance learning opportunities.
Students seeking financial aid to cover their educational cost at SCU can seek federal loans, participate in federal work study programs and/or apply for scholarships like the Alumni Scholarship Program, SCU Awards and Lois & E. Maylon Drake Scholarship among several others.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.
- High male/female ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
- Carnegie classification: Other health profession schools.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
SCUHS participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southern California University Of Health Sciences:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Baylo University | Anaheim, CA | 551 |
| 2 | Dongguk University Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 187 |
| 3 | Benedict College | Columbia, SC | 2,883 |
| 4 | The University of Texas-Pan American | Edinburg, TX | 17,534 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Brownsville | Brownsville, TX | 17,189 |
| 6 | Stark State College of Technology | North Canton, OH | 9,252 |
| 7 | Grambling State University | Grambling, LA | 5,253 |
| 8 | San Diego State University | San Diego, CA | 34,889 |
| 9 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | 2,436 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 116 | 1 |
| Master | 13 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 34 |
Students
Student enrollment was 475 in 2009-2010 (1,091 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 24% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
SCUHS offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Acupuncture
- Chiropractic (DC)