History
Originally a chiropractic school, SCU began as Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC) at its founding on October 18, 1911 by Dr. Charles Cale and his wife Linnie Cale. [3] The first graduating class had only three students, and classes were taught in the Cales' private residence. [4] By 1912, the school had moved to an opera house in Los Angeles and had grown to 113 students.
In 1922, the Chiropractic Initiative Act of 1922 passed, allowing the state to create a board of chiropractic examiners. [5] This act served as a catalyst for the creation of many other chiropractic institutions in California, most of which LACC would acquire within the next three decades. [6]
In the 1940s, the California Chiropractic Educational Foundation acquired several remaining colleges in California, including LACC. They reorganized the colleges, keeping the name Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, and moved the school's location to Glendale, California in 1950. [7] In 1971 this campus received a $3 million renovation following damage sustained in the 1971 San Fernando earthquake. [7]
In 1981, the college moved to its current location in Whittier, California after purchasing a new 38-acre campus on the former site of Lowell High School. [6]
LACC was first accredited in 1993 by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It was the only chiropractic college accredited by the WASC at the time. [8]
From 1999 to 2000, LACC added a College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and reorganized itself into the Southern California University of Health Sciences to house both programs. [6]
As of 2020, the university continued to grow, adding a Master of Science in Medical Science program, as well as a Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, which are regarded by the mainstream medicine and science communities as pseudoscience. In addition, the university was restructured to include LACC, Accelerated Sciences Division, Physician Assistant Program, and Health Science Program. [6]
Academics
Southern California University of Health Sciences operates on a trimester system and emphasizes integrative whole-person healthcare, blending conventional biomedical science with complementary and alternative medicine modalities. [9] [10] The university offers eight doctoral degree programs across multiple health disciplines. The Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) [11] and the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners. [12]
Other doctoral programs include the Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, both of which are regarded by the mainstream medicine and science communities as pseudoscience; Doctor of Physical Therapy; Doctor of Occupational Therapy (offered at both California and Phoenix campuses); Doctor of Whole Health Leadership; and Doctor of Medical Science.
Master's Programs
SCU offers five master's degree programs: Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, each of which are regarded by the mainstream medicine and science communities as pseudoscience; Master of Science in Medical Science; Master of Science in Genetic Counseling; Master of Science in Human Genetics & Genomics; and Master of Science: Physician Assistant. [13]
The College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, both of which are regarded by the mainstream medicine and science communities as pseudoscience, is a nine-trimester program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM), [14] the recognized accrediting agency for the approval acupuncture and oriental medicine programs. It is also approved by the California Acupuncture Board. [15]
Undergraduate Program
The university's College of Science and Integrative Health provides a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree, offering a comprehensive undergraduate science curriculum.
Certificates and Online Courses
SCUHS is also home to two Ayurvedic certificate programs: a wellness educator program and an Ayurvedic practitioner program. The Ayurvedic practitioner program [16] is supported by the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine [17] and the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. [18] Currently there are no official licenses in the United States to practice Ayurveda. [19]
Additional certificate and continuing education offerings include Graduate Certificates in Human Genetics & Genomics, Pre-Genetic Counseling, and Health Education, along with accelerated science courses and specialized short courses in Ayurveda.
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