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Southern California University of Health Sciences, SCU, was established in 1911. SCU, which occupies 38 acres in Whittier, California, awards the master's degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine, and the doctorate degree in chiropractic. A number of continuing education courses and accelerated degree programs are also available. The university is organized into the following divisions:
Students of Southern California University of Health Sciences participate in intramural sports like basketball, soccer, softball, flag football, and volleyball. The university also supports student organizations including the Associated Student Body, the Educational Advancement Committee, and the Student American Chiropractic Association. The bi-monthly magazine published by SCU students is called "Campus Connection".
SCUHS is in a large suburb, in Whittier, CA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at SCUHS earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at SCUHS include nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not admit all applicants.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here SCUHS does well in comparison to most schools.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 558 students (135 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at SCUHS are minorities.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Southern California University of Health SciencesÆ mission is to create competent, caring, practice-ready Doctors of Chiropractic and Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine Practitioners through science-based educational programs and early on clinical applications. The University is committed to providing life-long professional development, advanced research, community service and fostering global integration of alternative healthcare."
More complete details are provided below.
Southern California University Of Health Sciences
16200 E Amber Valley Dr
Whittier, CA 90604
General Phone: (562) 947-8755
http://www.scuhs.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 135 | chiropractic, acupuncture |
Number of programs and degrees for SCUHS in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 116 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 19 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, SCUHS had a total enrollment of 558 students (135 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 28% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 47% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 13% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 46% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Whittier, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Financial Aid:
SCUHS participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 122900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $72,901 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $62,024 | 4 | $59,869 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 16 | $53,656 | 5 | $50,661 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $39,189 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 8 | $41,500 | 5 | $39,500 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 40 | $57,240 | 18 | $48,333 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SCUHS Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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