PHILOSOPHY 

The philosophy of Golden State University is to support the professional healthcare provider while encouraging the people of the local community to live with faith, hope, and love through education of healthy lifestyles. Golden State University believes in a holistic being—mental, spiritual, and physical—through knowledge of nature, science, and biomedicine and practice of holistic medicine.

 

MISSION

The mission of Golden State University is to maintain the highest standards of training and educational excellence in the field of healing, above and beyond many acupuncture schools. With the primary responsibility of educating students to become independent healthcare providers, our foremost goal is to provide excellence in the education of those prospective practitioners. A concomitant goal of the University is to cultivate leadership and service to the community in this emerging field of effective healthcare and to foster the curriculum and the direct instruction of educational format.

 

PURPOSE

The purpose of Golden State University is to prepare students for a career as a healthcare provider and to develop their intellectual and analytical abilities by offering comprehensive education in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine.  The course of education prepares students to be independent practitioners who can perform in a variety of settings and to collaborate with other practitioners of integrative medicine.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

GSU maintains clearly specified and measurable educational objectives, which reflect the effects the educational program is designed to have on students and are consistent with the institutional purpose and educational programs offered. After students complete the professional diploma program, they will be:

  • Solidly ground in traditional Asian medical theory, and able to apply theory to clinical practice.
  • Confident in using Asian medicine assessment and diagnostic techniques in order to develop treatment plans for patients and help patients maintain and enhance wellness and vitality.
  • Competent in acupuncture, moxibustion, Asian herbal medicine as primary treatment modalities, as well as incorporate into practice elements of tui-na, nutritional counseling, exercise and breathing therapies, and other related modalities.
  • Conversant in Western medical terminology, pharmacology, diagnostic procedures, and conventional treatment options in order to communicate effectively.
  • Adept at practicing iteratively and collaboratively in a wide range of healthcare settings, including hospitals and multidisciplinary medical clinics, and to work safely and effectively with patients undergoing conventional medical treatment.
  • Proficient in basic scientific research methodology and have the ability to critically assess research literature on Asian medicine.
  • Knowledgeable of ethical, legal and professional requirements of licensed acupuncture practice, and have the practice management skills necessary for entering practice.

 

BUREAU FOR PRIVATE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION REQUIRED DISCLOSURES

This institution, pursuant to section 94909 of the Education Code, annually updates this catalog. Annual updates may be made by the use of supplements or inserts accompanying this catalog. Changes in educational programs, educational services, procedures, or policies are required to be included before the issuance of the annually updated catalog; those changes shall be reflected at the time they are made in supplements or inserts accompanying this catalog.

Golden State University is incorporated in the state of California as a private proprietary corporation under the laws and regulations of the State of California. Item No. 7 Golden State University is a private for-profit institution which has been approved to operate by Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education, in compliance with state standards as set forth by Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to:  Item No. 13

BUREAU FOR PRIVATE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

Website: www.bppe.ca.gov

1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste. 225

Sacramento, CA 95834

Telephone: (888) 370-7589 or (916) 574-8900

Fax Number: (916)263-1897

Golden State University does not have a pending petition in bankruptcy, is operating as a debtor in possession, has filed a petition within the preceding five years, or has had the petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five years that has resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review the university catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement.  The Professional Diploma program at Golden State University is not accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589, faxing (916) 263-1897 or by completing a complaint form