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Frequently asked questions<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”How much is tuition at SBU?” open_toggle_text_color=”#0c71c3″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.3)” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”25px” open_icon_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.3)” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”25px” admin_label=”Toggle” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#0c71c3″ title_font=”Roboto|500|||||||” title_font_size=”19px” closed_title_font=”Roboto||||||||” closed_title_font_size=”19px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”20px|0px|20px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|true|true” title_font_size_tablet=”18″ title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_toggle_icon=”font-size:20px;||” border_radii=”on|13px|13px|13px|13px” border_color_all=”rgba(0,0,0,0.18)” border_style_all=”solid” use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#f7f7f7″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

See our tuition and fees page<\/a> to find estimated costs for each program,<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=” What are the admission requirements for entering into the MAcHM or DAOM degree program?” open_toggle_text_color=”#0c71c3″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.3)” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”25px” open_icon_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.3)” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”25px” admin_label=”Toggle” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#0c71c3″ title_font=”Roboto|500|||||||” title_font_size=”19px” closed_title_font=”Roboto||||||||” closed_title_font_size=”19px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”20px|0px|20px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|true|true” title_font_size_tablet=”18″ title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_toggle_icon=”font-size:20px;||” border_radii=”on|13px|13px|13px|13px” border_color_all=”rgba(0,0,0,0.18)” border_style_all=”solid” use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#f7f7f7″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Visit the admissions requirements page for the MAcHM<\/a><\/strong><\/span> or\u00a0DAOM<\/a><\/strong><\/span> degree program.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What is the length of the MAcHM Degree Program?” open_toggle_text_color=”#0c71c3″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.3)” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”25px” open_icon_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.3)” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”25px” admin_label=”Toggle” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#0c71c3″ title_font=”Roboto|500|||||||” title_font_size=”19px” closed_title_font=”Roboto||||||||” closed_title_font_size=”19px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”20px|0px|20px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|true|true” title_font_size_tablet=”18″ title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_toggle_icon=”font-size:20px;||” border_radii=”on|13px|13px|13px|13px” border_color_all=”rgba(0,0,0,0.18)” border_style_all=”solid” use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#f7f7f7″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

The allowed time for any student to complete the MAcHM degree program is sixteen (16) quarters or four (4) calendar years<\/strong>. This is the normal academic track length of time. Students must be enrolled in an average of twelve (12) units each quarter in order to meet the stated time frame and the South Baylo University regulation on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). The maximum program length for the MAcHM program is twenty-four (24) quarters or six (6) calendar years.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The allowed time for any student to complete the DAOM degree program is twelve (12) quarters or three (3) calendar years<\/strong>. This is the normal academic track length of time. Students must be enrolled in an average of 8 to 12 units each quarter in order to meet the stated time frame and the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). The maximum program length for the DAOM program is sixteen (16) quarters or four (4) calendar years.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Yes. Financial aid assistance is available to qualified students in the form of scholarships, Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Work-Study (FWS) and Federal Direct Loans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The California Acupuncture Board issues licenses and regulates the profession according to the Acupuncture Licensure Act, which identifies acupuncture as a primary health care profession.<\/span>
A graduate of SBU is eligible to sit for the Licensure Examination conducted by the California Acupuncture Board, provided the graduate has met all licensing requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

For other states, a graduate is recommended to contact the appropriate state licensing agency for specific licensing requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The University offers 960 instructional hours dedicated to patient care and management during the clinical internship program to prepare interns for future private practice as primary health care providers. \u00a0Under the supervision of licensed clinical faculty members, students diagnose and treat patients with a broad array of health concerns enabling the students to become proficient in\u00a0 patient care.<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Does SBU offer student housing?” open_toggle_text_color=”#0c71c3″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.3)” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”25px” open_icon_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.3)” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”25px” admin_label=”Toggle” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#0c71c3″ title_font=”Roboto|500|||||||” title_font_size=”19px” closed_title_font=”Roboto||||||||” closed_title_font_size=”19px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”20px|0px|20px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|true|true” title_font_size_tablet=”18″ title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_toggle_icon=”font-size:20px;||” border_radii=”on|13px|13px|13px|13px” border_color_all=”rgba(0,0,0,0.18)” border_style_all=”solid” use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#f7f7f7″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

SBU does not offer student housing. We provide off-campus housing information as a courtesy to prospective students. For more information, please contact the Student Services Coordinator at studentservices@southbaylo.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Visit the scholarship page<\/a> to fidn types of scholarship.<\/p>\n

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Ready to pursue your professional goals? We can help!
Reach out to discuss your degree plan, transfer credits, and payment options, and estimate the total cost of your tuition.
Call 714.533.1495 or Email at admissions@southbaylo.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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