SCU Experience
SCU Experience
Advance your career and become a proud alumnus of Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) — a premier academic institution that’s been preparing students to become compassionate, effective medical practitioners for more than 100 years. At SCU, you’ll learn how to excel in a team-based healthcare environment that has become the model of quality and efficiency in today’s healthcare delivery systems.
A Leading University with a History of Academic ExcellenceInnovative, Integrative Health Care
SCU provides immersive coursework, expert faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities to put students on the path to success. From the classroom to the clinic, SCU emphasizes patient-centered care and integrative medicine and health. No other university offers this kind of holistic, multidisciplinary setting.
Hands-On Learning
As an SCU student, you’ll be empowered to become the natural healer you long to be. Through unique hands-on learning opportunities, you will develop the essential knowledge and skills to treat the whole person using current theories and evidence-based practice.
Accredited Programs
With 20-year accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), SCU offers reputable programs that meet rigorous standards. In addition, SCU has continued to innovate and expand its offerings to help students excel in a rapidly shifting healthcare landscape.
A Thriving Community of Healthcare PractitionersSmall Classes
With a small student-to-faculty ratio, SCU provides an exceptional learning environment where students can receive personalized attention. At SCU, you’ll not only gain a strong academic foundation, you’ll also join a vibrant network of faculty and students who are eager to support you on your journey.
Beautiful Campus
SCU is located on a stunning 25-acre campus in Whittier, California, about 20 miles southeast of Los Angeles on the border of Orange County. As an SCU student, you’ll enjoy a safe, quiet campus with the advantages of being near a large city.
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