Our Mission

Kingston University fosters a career establishing and supporting quality education for local and global students alike. From studies of Oriental Medicine, Advance massage techniques and through our Business Administration programs, our mission focuses on cultivating business professionals who play crucial roles in their chosen fields, with high ethical and professional standards. Ultimately, Kingston University education provides the keys to the door upon which opportunity knocks!

Healthcare Programs

• Competently apply state-of-art health care practices learned from their respective education programs within the scope of practice defined by the local, state and/or national authority.
• Promptly determine and formulate an effective health care program by employing theories and principles learned from the respective health care education programs.
  
• Effectively communicate with other healthcare professionals so that an appropriate and informed referral of the patient to other healthcare  professionals can be made promptly when necessary.
  
• Perform and display the highest ethical standard and professional conduct in their career practice.
• Appreciate and practice humility by treating all life with respect, compassion and dignity at all times.
• Promptly enhance the wellbeing of the community with quality care service both clinically and educationally.
• Persistently continue professional education development and practice enhancement as a lifelong career commitment.

Business Administration Programs

Upon successful completion of our programs, Kingston University graduates will be able to:

• Competently apply state-of-art business practices learned from our business education programs with high ethical and professional standards.
• Promptly develop creative business solutions and effectively communicate with other business professionals to achieve business goals.
• Persistently continue professional education development and practice enhancement as a lifelong career commitment.

Thank you for your interest in Kingston University, and on behalf of Kingston University, welcome.

Kingston University is a student-centered university, with a campus in the culturally vibrant city of southern California, Pasadena. Our campus is created for all students with a spirit of fostering a strong sense of friendly community for every one and lifelong connections with other learners and faculty.

As a “student-first” university, Kingston University values the role we play in bridging you to your future and career goal. Our faculty and staff are about student success in education and in life. We are dedicated to providing you with the values, knowledge, and expertise that will allow you to advance professionally for your entire career. You will experience the liberating power of higher education and possess the skills to build a strong foundation, one that can serve you for the rest of your life.

At Kingston University, students’ learning experience is extended beyond classroom. We offer different learning opportunities such as internships, education through experience, and service-learning projects to enrich your search for knowledge and enhance your readiness for the career you determine. We partner with prominent businesses and health leaders who provide real-world guidance for the University and its learners.

Your ability to show care and concern for others will increase along with your intellectual growth as you learn to internalize ethical and moral healthcare and business values into your world view. In short, you will become a better person, with the increased confidence that comes from possessing a higher education credential.

I am proud to be associated with Kingston University. I promise that you will find your experience here both challenging and gratifying. I look forward to the time when I can personally congratulate you on the day you graduate from Kingston University.

Sincerely,

Dr. Dwight Layton
President

In 2002, Kingston University was established in Los Angeles County after receiving conditional approval from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education as a degree granting postsecondary educational institution.

In 2006, the University received full institutional approval from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. Programs approved included Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine, Massage Therapy training programs and English as Second Language. The University subsequently expanded its educational programs to include Masters of Business Administration Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, both of which were approved by the Bureau in 2007.

Kingston University was incorporated as a for-profit private corporation under the laws of the State of California in October, 2008.

The Master of Science in Oriental Medicine program was approved by the Acupuncture Board, State of California in 2009. It is a major milestone to qualify graduates of Kingston University’s Master of Science in Oriental Medicine to become licensed acupuncturists in the state of California.

From our inception, we have worked to improve our programs and instructors to further enhance the learning experience for our students. Celebrating 10 years of providing quality education, Kingston University attained the accreditation by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Our commitment to grow our school under a methodical and well thought out plan allows Kingston to keep our mission statement promise of providing our students the keys to the door upon which opportunity knocks.