Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles for SCUHS

ability to comprehend three-dimensional and spatial relationships, diagnosis, and therapeutic
applications.
5. The emotional health required for the full use of intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment,
and the prompt and safe completion of all responsibilities; the ability to adapt to change, to display
flexibility and to learn to function in the face of uncertainties and stressful situations; empathy, integrity,
concern for others, interpersonal skills, interest, and motivation which will be assessed during the
admissions process and throughout their education.
Degree Requirements
The doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine degree is conferred upon those who have fulfilled the
following requirements:
1. Are 21 years of age and exhibit good moral character;
2. Successfully completed five (5) academic years, nine (9) semesters, fourteen (14) quarters, ten (10)
trimesters or forty (40) months at an accredited or candidate program of which a minimum of six (6)
trimesters must be completed in residency at SCU/College of Eastern Medicine;
3. Demonstrated at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average from courses at the College of Eastern
Medicine;
4. Fulfilled the clinical clerkship requirements as stated in the Clinic Manual;
5. Are free of all indebtedness and other obligations to the University; and
6. Are recommended for graduation by the faculty and the president of the University.
Tuition and Fees
Current tuition and fee requirements may be obtained from OneStop Enrollment Services. The University
reserves the right to adjust tuition and/or fees. For the 2017-2018 academic year, tuition for the DACM program
is $10,558 per trimester. Fees per trimester are $264. The estimated cost of books and equipment per trimester
is $742. A graduation fee of $150 is charged during the last trimester of enrollment.
Academic mentoring is $500 per term or $35 per week for students on Academic Probation as determined by
the Academic Review and Support Committee.
Conditions for tuition refunds are described in SCU Policy 7.6.2.
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