Touro University
Touro University California (TUC) is located in Vallejo, California. Effective February 18, 2005 regional accreditation has been transferred from the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSCHE) to the Accrediting Commission on Higher Education for Senior Colleges and Universities, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). With the successful transfer of TU-C to WASC, all programs previously recognized by the MSCHE are now accredited under WASC.
As an institution accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Touro University abides by the WASC Policy on Substantive Change when the institution proposes a change which may affect quality, objectives, scope, control or triggers conditions established by federal law. Compliance with the Substantive Change process also requires prior approval when 50 percent or more of a program is to be delivered by distance education and technology-mediated instruction.
TUC is comprised of the following colleges located on the main campus:
College of Osteopathic Medicine
College of Education & Health Sciences
College of Pharmacy
TUC offers the following degrees programs: DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), MSPAS (Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies), MPH (Master of Public Health), Teacher Credentialing Programs, MA-Education (Master of Arts in Education) and the PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy).
In the Fall of 2004, TUC opened a branch campus in Henderson, Nevada (TUN). This campus is composed of two colleges:
College of Osteopathic Medicine
College of Health and Human Services
TUN offers the following degree programs: DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), and MSPAS (Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies), the BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), MSN (Master of Science in Nursing), MSOT (Master in Science in Occupational Therapy), Master of Education (MEd) in School Administration and Special Education Generalist, and Endorsement in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).
Accreditation History and Programmatic Accreditation
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (California)
In April of 1995, the BPPVE authorized Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM) to confer the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. After obtaining both pre-accreditation and provisional accreditation from the Bureau of Professional Education of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), TUCOM was authorized to open its doors to students during the 1997-1998 academic year. The MSCHE acted to include TUCOM within the scope of Touro College’s accreditation in November, 1997. In April 2001, the AOA awarded full accreditation status to the College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM – California).
Touro University College of Education &Health Sciences (California)
Joint MSPAS/MPH Program
The ARC- PA has granted Continued Accreditation to the Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Touro University of California. Continued accreditation is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
Continued Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next comprehensive review of the program by the ARC-PA will be September 2018.
Master of Public Health (MPH) Program
Since submitting its first application in 2006, the MPH Program has received full accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for a five-year term, effective October 30, 2009 extending to December 31, 2014.
Touro University College of Education (California)
In April 2000, the MSCHE approved the Teacher Credentialing Program. In 2001, the BPPVE granted institutional approval for graduate certificate programs for Multiple and Single Subject teaching credentials and degree programs including Master of Arts in Education. In June 2004, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) approved the teacher certificate programs in Multiple Subject and Single Subject. In August 2004, MSCHE acknowledged the Master’s programs in Education. In January 2005, the CCTC approved the Teacher Credentialing Program in Special Education.
Touro University College of Pharmacy (California)
The Touro University California College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60602-5109, 312/664-3575; FAX 312/664-4652, website www.acpe-accredit.org.
Relevant Accrediting Agencies
Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASC)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-9001
http://www.wascweb.org/senior/
Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education (BPPVE)
400 R. Street, Suite 5000
Sacramento , CA 95814-6200
(916) 445-3427
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
142 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 621-1773
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA)
1200 Findley Road, Suite 240
Duluth , GA 30097
(770) 476-1738
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)
1900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-7254
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500
Chicago, IL 60602-5109
(312) 664-3575
Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education (CPE)
1820 East Sahara Avenue, Suite 111
Las Vegas , NV 89104
(707) 486-7330
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
P.O. Box 31220
Bethesda, MD 20824-1220
(301) 652-2682
accred@aota.org
Nevada State Board of Nursing
5011 Meadowwood Mall Way, Suite 201
Reno, NV 89502-6547
(775) 688-2620 1-888-590-6726 (toll free) nursingboard.state.nv.us
American Assocation of Colleges of Nursing Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
One Dupont Circle, #530
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 463-6930
www.aacn.nche.edu
State of Nevada Department of Education
700 E. Fifth Street
Carson City, NV 89701-5096
775) 687-9200
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