MAc-HM Trimester-by-Trimester Curriculum
Several classes are offered in alternate trimesters (for example T1 or T2). Learn more about our innovative curriculum by viewing the course schedule.
Total Program Credits: 149.0
Phase One
Phase I: Term One (21.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OM4408 | Introduction to Herbal Medicine | 2.5 |
| OM4406 | Physiology of Herbal Medicine | 3.0 |
| AC4461 | Meridian Theory & Point Location 1 | 2.5 |
| AC4463 | Meridian Theory & Point Location 2 | 2.5 |
| TM4491 | Tui Na | 1.0 |
| TM4492 | Asian Body Work | 1.0 |
| WB4401 | Western Medical Terminology | 1.0 |
| WB4409 | Western Anatomy & Physiology | 2.0 |
| WB4402 | Human Anatomy | 2.5 |
| WB4404 | Principles of Biochemistry | 1.0 |
| WB4405 | Neurology | 2.0 |
Phase I: Term Two (21.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WC4523 | Psychopathology & Health Psychology | 2.0 |
| OM4571 | Diagnosis & Skills of Herbal Medicine 1 | 1.5 |
| AC4562 | Meridian & Point Energetics 1 | 2.0 |
| AC4564 | Meridian & Point Energetics 2 | 2.0 |
| WD4541 | Western Physical Exam | 2.0 |
| WD4542 | Neuromusculoskeletal Exam | 1.0 |
| WB4511 | Microbiology, Immunology & Public Health | 2.0 |
| WB4512 | Western Pathology | 2.0 |
| CL4561 | Clinic Observation 1 | 2.0 |
| OM4572 | Diagnosis & Skills of Herbal Medicine 2 | 1.5 |
| OM4511 | Etiology & Pathogenesis of Herbal Medicine | 3.0 |
Phase I: Term Three (21.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AC4671 | Acupuncture & Clean Needle Technique | 2.0 |
| ID4641 | Tai Chi | 1.0 |
| ID4642 | Medical Qi Gong | 1.0 |
| CL4662 | Clinic Observation 2 | 2.0 |
| CL4663 | Clinic Observation 3 | 2.0 |
| OM4651 | Advanced Diagnosis & Treatment Strategy | 2.0 |
| AC4681 | Microsystems & Advanced Acupunctures | 2.0 |
| AC4672 | Acupuncture & Accessory Techniques | 1.0 |
| PD4642 | Evidence-Based Practice | 2.0 |
| OM4601 | Differential Diagnosis of Herbal Medicine 1 | 2.5 |
| OM4602 | Differential Diagnosis of Herbal Medicine 2 | 2.5 |
| CL5592L | Herbal Associate Integrative Internship 2 | 1.0 |
Phase Two
Phase II: Term Four (18.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WC5421 | Neurophysiology of Acupuncture | 2.0 |
| WC5422 | Western Pharmacology & Toxicology | 2.0 |
| CL5471 | Associate Internship 1 | 2.0 |
| CL5472 | Associate Internship 2 | 2.0 |
| CL5473 | Associate Internship 3 | 2.0 |
| CL5474 | Associate Internship 4 | 2.0 |
| AC5452 | Acupuncture Treatment Strategy | 2.0 |
| PD5443 | Business, Marketing and Practice Management | 2.0 |
| WD5441 | Imaging Diagnosis | 2.0 |
| CL5593L | Herbal Associate Integrative Internship 3 | 1.0 |
| HM6523 | Classics of Herbal Medicine | 3.0 |
| HM4514 | Herbal Pharmacy Practicum | 1.0 |
Phase II: Term Five (20.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WD5542 | Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis | 2.0 |
| TM5591 | Advanced Tui Na | 1.0 |
| CL5581 | Acupuncture Senior Internship 1 | 2.0 |
| CL5582 | Acupuncture Senior Internship 2 | 2.0 |
| CL5583 | Acupuncture Senior Internship 3 | 2.0 |
| CL5584 | Acupuncture Senior Internship 4 | 2.0 |
| CL5585 | Acupuncture Senior Internship 5 | 2.0 |
| OS5531 | Advanced Seminar 1 | 2.0 |
| PD5541 | Doctor & Patient Relationship | 2.0 |
| CL6601L | Herbal Senior Integrative Internship 1 | 1.0 |
| HM6524 | Integration of Herbal Medicine | 2.0 |
Phase II: Term Six (20.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TM5692 | Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy of Herbal Medicine | 1.0 |
| WI5601 | Integrative Medicine 1 | 2.0 |
| WT5655 | Western Diet & Nutrition | 1.0 |
| OS5632 | Advanced Seminar 2 | 2.0 |
| WD5641 | Western Physical Diagnosis | 2.0 |
| OM5653 | Nutrition & Food Therapy of Herbal Medicine | 2.0 |
| HM4511 | Materia Medica 1 | 3.0 |
| HS6531 | Herbal Seminar 1 | 2.0 |
| CL6602L | Herbal Senior Integrative Internship 2 | 1.0 |
| WT6456 | Botanical Medicine | 4.0 |
Phase Three
Phase III: Term Seven (10.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HM5511 | Herbal Formula 1 | 3.0 |
| CL6603L | Herbal Senior Integrative Internship 3 | 1.0 |
| HM4512 | Materia Medica 2 | 3.0 |
| HM5513 | Herbal Patent Medicine | 1.0 |
| HS6532 | Herbal Seminar 2 | 2.0 |
Phase III: Term Eight (12.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HM5512 | Herbal Formula 2 | 3.0 |
| CL6604L | Herbal Senior Integrative Internship 4 | 1.0 |
| HM4513 | Materia Medica 3 | 3.0 |
| HM6454 | Herbal Treatment Strategy | 3.0 |
| HS6533 | Herbal Seminar 3 | 2.0 |