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Preparing today’s students for the healthcare system of the future

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Welcome to SCU

Founded in 1911, Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has been a leader in educating students to be caring, competent, and integrative healthcare practitioners for over 100 years.

SCU has a history of providing the highest levels of patient care and has gained a reputation for excellence in an evidence-informed curriculum. SCU is the best place to prepare for a successful and rewarding career in complementary, alternative and integrative healthcare.

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LA College of Chiropractic

Doctor of
Chiropractic

Turn your passion into a profession, advance your career and change lives through SCU’s innovative and industry-leading Chiropractic program.

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SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Accelerated
Science Courses

Complete transferable science courses in as little as one month on weekends. Biology, Anatomy, Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics, and many others.

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School of Professional Studies

Massage Therapy
Certificate

Begin a meaningful career as a certified and licensed Massage Therapist in only 7 months.

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College Of Eastern Medicine

Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM)

Live your dream of becoming an integrative healer in an inter-professional, academic and hands-on learning environment. ACAOM approved.

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & INTEGRATIVE HEALTH

Master of Science:
Physician Assistant Program

A new component to SCU’s comprehensive curriculum that trains the latest generation of integrative healthcare practitioners.

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SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

BS in Biological Sciences

It’s not too late to finish what you started. Get the education you deserve with this Bachelor’s Completion Program.

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SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Ayurveda
Certificate

Become a healer of the mind, body and spirit through SCU’s holistic system of healthcare and preventative medicine.

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ADVANCED TRAINING

Continuing
Education

Earn all your CEUs, expand your knowledge, and broaden your education all in one place.

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Welcome to SCU

Founded in 1911, Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has been a leader in educating students to be caring, competent, and integrative healthcare practitioners for over 100 years.

SCU prepares today’s students for the healthcare system of tomorrow through scholarship, research, programs and clinical experiences that are evidence based and outcomes focused.

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Why SCU?

The premier evidence-based integrative healthcare university

AcademicsEvidence-based, outcomes-focused, academically rigorous curriculum is enhanced with innovative learning strategies and clinical experiences.

Hands-on LearningSCU’s Health System offers clinical training and residency opportunities in an integrative and inter-professional environment.

 

HistoryFounded in 1911, SCU has been the leader in preparing integrative healthcare practitioners for over 100 years.

AccreditationOver 20-year accreditation by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) in addition to many other programmatic accreditations and professional affiliations.

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Making a World of Difference: Student Stories

Dylan: Driven to Chiropractic Care

Dylan:
Driven to Chiropractic Care

Angelica & Martha: A Big Dream for an Integrative Practice

Angelica & Martha:
A Big Dream for an Integrative Practice

Pamela: From Stage to SCU

Pamela:
From Stage to SCU

Emeka: Prepared for an Olympic Future

Emeka:
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