Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of acupuncture, a Chinese system of health care and healing based on the use of pulse diagnosis, acupuncture point selection, and needle insertion, as well as herbs and other Asian treatment modalities. Includes instruction in basic Western medical sciences, Asian philosophy, Chinese medical anatomy and physiology, Chinese herbs, diagnostic techniques, patient observation and communication, acupuncture points and point selection, acupuncture techniques, acupuncture treatment of disease, pain management, practice management, and professional standards and ethics.

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University of Bridgeport

With campus along the coast of the Long Island Sound, the University of Bridgeport is a private institution in southern Connecticut. UB is home to colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, and Health Sciences offering degrees in over 125 academic...

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Within the University of Bridgeport, the classroom ratio, students to teacher, is 17:1. The classroom has very little students in each class. For example, if you are taking an English 101 class there are about 20 english 101 classes giving during...

” – Alicia from Brooklyn, NY
MCPHS University

Founded in 1823 as the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, MCPHS University is a private school of healthcare programs in Boston and the second-oldest college of pharmacy in the nation. MCPHS is home to 12 schools of healthcare hosting over 100...

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You will never get bored, that's for sure! I am a third year PharmD student at MCPHS, and let me tell you, MCPHS is very serious when it comes to academics. Although you'll find that there aren't too many homework assignments like those you get in...

” – Choua from Fitchburg, MA
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Bastyr University is an alternative medicine educational facility established in Kenmore, Washington, with satellite facilities located in San Diego and Seattle. Bastyr offers undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs in 11 fields of study...

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this school has very unique programs, with excellent hands on experience, and knowledgeable professors who also work in the field. the also have a great research facility that students can become involved in.

” – Jacklyn from Kenmore, WA
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Southern California University of Health Sciences is a private, medical education institution established in Whittier, California. The college features hands-on learning in the form of clinical training and opportunities for residency. Students can...

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The California Institute of Integral Studies fuses new age concepts such as consciousness and spirituality into all of its academic offerings. The Institute’s San Francisco campus is made up of three schools and also houses a branch of the American...

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CIIS offers progressive educational practices, formats, and courses of study that suit both traditional and non-traditional students. Faculty expertise coupled with honoring student experience allows the learner to be an explorer as meaningful...

” – Kristen from Harrisonburg, VA
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Established in 1941, Northwestern Health Sciences University is a private, medical education institution located on a scenic, 25-acre campus in Bloomington, Minnesota. Northwestern offers over 10 academic programs in a variety of Health Science...

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The National University of Health Sciences is a school of integrative and alternative health care with two campuses in the Chicagoland area and western Florida. NUHS offers a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science as well as an associate degree in...

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The New York College of Health Professions is a school of holistic health and wellness instruction with a main campus on Long Island as well as three NYC locations. Academic programs at New York College consist of five schools specializing in Massage...

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well since i attended this college, i've enjoyed every bit of it. i've made my own schedule at different times and its is going good. and i love my class: anatomy & physiology, fundamental holistic health, swedish technique and physical art (tai chi)...

” – tiffany from NEW YORK, NY
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Established in 1956, The National University of Natural Medicine is a private, medical education institution located in Portland, Oregon. NUNM offers nine master’s and doctoral degree programs, five certificate programs, and three bachelor’s degree...

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New York Chiropractic College is an alternative healthcare training institute specializing in movement restoration and nutrition studies. NYCC is composed of three schools: College of Chiropractic, School of Health Sciences and Education, and the...

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Established in 1974, the Maryland University of Integrative Health is a private, medical education institution located in Laurel. MUIH offers over 20 postgraduate degree and certificate programs in fields of study including Acupuncture, Oriental...

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South Baylo University is an acupuncture training academy with campuses in Los Angeles and Anaheim. SBU prepares students for healthcare careers by offering master’s degrees and doctorates in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. For international...

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Established in 1993, Georgia Central University is a private, Christ-centered institution located in Atlanta, with extension sites in New Jersey and California. GCU offers 17 academic programs throughout six fields of study, awarding certificates and...

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Established in 1983, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is a private, medical education institution located in Portland. OCOM’s academic offerings include a Master of Acupuncture, a Master and a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, and a...

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Established as one of the first colleges of traditional Chinese medicine in the United States, Five Branches University is a school of acupuncture and Chinese medical arts with two campuses in Santa Cruz and San José. FBU offers a master’s degree and...

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Established in 1994, Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine is a private, medical education institution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ATOM offers a Master of Oriental Medicine program, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program...

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Established in 1906, Dongguk University-Los Angeles is a private, medical education institution located in California. DULA offers a 3-year master’s degree in Oriental Medicine, which features language tracks in English, Korean, and Chinese, as well...

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As the third oldest American institution of higher learning to offer a curriculum on Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences is a school of alternative health care in Oakland. The Academy offers a master’s...

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The World Medicine Institute is a school of acupuncture and whole body medicine in Honolulu. WMI offers a master’s program featuring six medical concentrations including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Treatment & Needling, and Herbal Medicine. The...

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Utilizing an academic foundation in traditional Chinese medicine, the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College is a school of healthcare in Berkeley. AIMC offers a 3-year master’s degree and a 4-year doctorate in Acupuncture & Integrative...

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The New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a school of the eastern medical arts on Long Island. NYCTCM offers a 3-year master’s degree program in Acupuncture and a 4-year program in Oriental Medicine with a concentration in Chinese...

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The Academy for Five Element Acupuncture is a graduate school of traditional east Asian medical therapy in central Florida. The Academy offers a master’s degree program in Acupuncture and a certificate-granting program in Chinese Herbal Studies. It...

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Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a private, graduate education institution established in Los Angeles, California. Yo San offers a master’s degree program in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and a doctoral degree in...

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Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine is a school of acupuncture in central Florida with a focus on creating a culture of communication with patients. The DRCOM Contemporary Oriental Medicine program fuses principles of traditional Chinese...

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The Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine is an academy of eastern medicine in western North Carolina. Jung Tao School is home to a 4-year diploma-granting Acupuncture program and is one of the only acupuncture-training schools in America...

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The Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture is an academy of eastern medicine specializing in classical five-element acupuncture. ITEA offers a master’s degree in Classical Five-Element Acupuncture in a traditional track designed for novices...

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The Won Institute of Graduate Studies is a grad school of eastern medicine and culture and the only acupuncture training academy in Pennsylvania. Won Institute grants master’s degrees in Acupuncture Studies and Won Buddhist Studies as well as a...

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The Wongu University of Oriental Medicine is a holistic medical school in the Las Vegas metro area and Nevada’s first and only school of Asian medical techniques. Wongu grants a master’s degree in Oriental Medicine featuring classes on acupuncture...

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Founded in 1996, the Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine is a school of Asian medical arts in Honolulu. ICAOM awards a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine degree with a focus on Theoretical Foundations, Acupuncture, Herbal...