Program | Accreditor/Approver | Address | Disclosure/ Other Information |
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Institutional Accreditation | WASC Senior College and University Commission | 1080 Marina Village Parkway | West Coast University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). |
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSCMHC) | California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) | 625 North Market Blvd., Suite S-200 Sacramento, CA 95834 (916) 574-7830 | TDD (800) 326-2297 www.bbs.ca.gov | The California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) has determined the Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at West Coast University includes coursework that meets the statutory requirements for licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and registration as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. |
Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene | Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) | 211 East Chicago Avenue | The Dental Hygiene program offered at the Orange County campus is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). |
Bachelor of Science Nursing | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | 655 K Street | The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at West Coast University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org). |
Master of Science Nursing (MSN) | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | 655 K Street | The master’s degree program in nursing at West Coast University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org). |
Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Program | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | 655 K Street | The post-graduate APRN certificate program at West Coast University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org). |
Doctor of Nursing Practice | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | 655 K Street | The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at West Coast University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org). |
Bachelor of Science Nursing | NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) | 2600 Virginia Avenue NW | West Coast University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. |
Master of Science Nursing (MSN) | NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) | 2600 Virginia Avenue NW | West Coast University’s Master’s Degree in Nursing program holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. |
Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Program | NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) | 2600 Virginia Avenue NW | West Coast University’s Post-Master’s Certificate program holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. |
Doctor of Nursing Practice | NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) | 2600 Virginia Avenue NW | West Coast University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. |
Associate Degree in Nursing | NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) | 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW | West Coast University’s Associate Degree in Nursing program holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. |
Bachelor of Science, Nursing | California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) | 1747 North Market Boulevard | The nursing pre-licensure (LVN to BSN and BSN) programs offered at West Coast University are approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. |
Bachelor of Science, Nursing | Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) | 333 Guadalupe #3-460 | West Coast University is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing for the pre-licensure nursing (BSN) programs. |
Bachelor of Science, Nursing | Florida Board of Nursing | 4052 Bald Cypress Way | |
Master of Science, Occupational Therapy | Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy (ACOTE) | American Occupational Therapy Association | The entry-level MSOT Program at WCU received accreditation in December 11, 2014 from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at Program graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, states require licensure to practice; however, state licensure is usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure. |
Master of Science, Occupational Therapy | Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy (ACOTE) | American Occupational Therapy Association | The WCU entry-level occupational therapy master's degree (MSOT) program has applied for accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) , located at 7501 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 510E |
Doctorate of Science, Occupational Therapy | Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy (ACOTE) | American Occupational Therapy Association | West Coast University's Doctor of Occupational therapy program received accreditation on July 26, 2019 from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), at 7501 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 510E Program graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), Inc. After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). Though most states require licensure in order to practice, the state licenses are usually contingent on successful passage of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination as well as eligibility to obtain state licensure. |
Doctor of Physical Therapy | Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) | 1111 North Fairfax Street | Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states. |
Doctor of Pharmacy | Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) | 190 South LaSalle Street | West Coast University School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 190 South LaSalle Street, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL 60603-3446, 312-664-3575; fax 866-228-2631, website www.acpe-accredit.org. The Doctor of Pharmacy program at WCU received accredited status in 2018. The accreditation term granted for the Doctor of Pharmacy program extends until June 30, 2033. The professional program of the School and its accreditation status is designated on ACPE’s website, www.acpe-accredit.org. PLEASE NOTE THAT LICENSURE TO PRACTICE AS A PHARMACIST IS REQUIRED IN EVERY STATE. HOWEVER, THE EXAM AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS VARY BY STATE. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO RESEARCH THE REQUIREMENTS IN THE STATE IN WHICH YOU PLAN TO PRACTICE. |
Master of Physician Assistant | Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) | 3325 Paddocks Parkway | The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the West Coast University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by West Coast University. |
Master of Physician Assistant | Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) | 3325 Paddocks Parkway | The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the West Coast University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by West Coast University. To become a certified PA (PA-C), one must pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). In addition, students must obtain state medical board registration/licensure. The licensure requirements will vary from state to state. |
Master of Speech Language Pathology (MSLP) | Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) | 2200 Research Boulevard, #310 | The Master of Speech Language Pathology (M.S.L.P.) education program in speech-language pathology distance education program at West Coast University is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy is a “preaccreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years. |
Master of Public Health (MPH) | Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) | 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 220, Silver Spring, MD 20910 | West Coast University is an applicant for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health. The accreditation review will address the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. Other degrees and areas of study offered by this institution will not be included in the unit of accreditation review. |
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