65 Oriental Medicine Degree Programs

The length of the Professional Doctorate program in Oriental Medicine PD in Acupuncture program is four (4) academic years in length. The program consists of three (3) years of foundational studies in the MSOM program and additional studies of advanced courses. The PD in Oriental Medicine is composed of 2122 didactic/lab hours and 1110 clinical training hours.

The Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM) degree program is designed to provide a comprehensive professional education in acupuncture and Oriental medicine that prepares graduates to practice in clinical settings. This program is combined with instruction in biomedicine and emphasizes an integrative and holistic approach to healthcare. Graduates of the MSAOM program become eligible to take the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) licensure examination and the California Acupuncture Board (CAB) licensure examination.

The Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM) provides the didactic and clinical training necessary for eligibility to sit for the national board exam to become a licensed acupuncturist.

The Postgraduate Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Postgraduate DAOM) program is designed for licensed acupuncturists interested in developing advanced TCM knowledge and skills, achieving a medical specialization, and gaining valuable experience in research and teaching.

This degree program focuses primarily on the major dimensions of Asian/Oriental Herbs and Acupuncture and their relationship with the field of integrative medicine.

The Master’s program curriculum is offered on a trimester system that requires a minimum of 3232 hours /183.47 credit hours of study and corresponds to four academic years completed in a minimum of 36 months. The program prepares students for a career in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

The Institute of Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ICOM) has created a comprehensive professional degree program that leads to a Master of Acupuncture (MAc) with a Specialization in Chinese Herbal Medicine Degree Program.

The Doctor of Acupuncture degrees (Doctor of Acupuncture and Doctor of Acupuncture with Specialization in Herbal Medicine) are offered separately and can also be taken concurrently with the Master of Science in Acupuncture and the Master of Science in Oriental Medicine degrees.

FCIM offers a unique 3-year program that integrates the teachings and techniques of Oriental Medicine with a foundation in Western medical sciences.

This course will provide an introduction to the medicinal use of Oriental medicine herbs, including a basic study of plant life, plant morphology, history of Oriental herbal medicine, and the classification and basic properties of Chinese herbs.

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine is a form of medical treatment established in China thousands of years ago that has developed into a well-established, effective, and popular form of healing for countless patients around the world for many centuries. In the midst of the opioid crisis, acupuncture has been growing in popularity in the United States. Primarily used for pain management and overall wellness such as immunity enhancement and stress management, this ancient Chinese form of medicine—which involves thin needles inserted into the skin—has gained support from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Medicaid. Alternative care continues to grow in popularity. As a result, healthcare organizations are actively searching for talented holistic health professionals. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine practitioners use methods such as needling, herbal medicine, and many others to help individuals with a wide variety of conditions. At SCU, you can study ancient medicine at a contemporary health sciences university committed to transforming healthcare and healthcare education.

This course offers an introduction to the meridian system of acupuncture in Oriental medicine.

This degree program focuses on the major dimension of Asian/Oriental Medicine: Acupuncture and its relationship with integrative medicine. Acupuncture is not just a tool or technique; it is part of an entire way of thinking and a system of medicine.

Join ACTCM at CIIS on a truly remarkable career path of fulfilment, transformation, and holistic health in the field of Chinese medicine and acupuncture.

The DACM program is designed to train highly skilled practitioners who are capable of working successfully in the contemporary health care system — either as independent health care providers or as part of a collaborative health care team — and to provide in-depth coursework for lifelong learning and professional development.