Master of Science in Acupuncture
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: 121
Trimester 1
| Course | 17.5 or 17.0 Total Credits |
| OM4405 | Introduction to Oriental Medicine |
| OM4406 | Physiology of Oriental Medicine |
| AC4461 | Meridian Theory and Point Location 1 |
| AC4463 | Meridian Theory and Point Location 2 |
| TM4492L | Asian Body Work (T1 or T2) |
| TM4491L | Tui Na (T1 or T2) |
| WB4400 | Palpation Skills |
| WB4401 | Medical Terminology |
| WB4407 | Western Anatomy and Physiology (T1 or T2) |
| WB4402 | Human Anatomy (T1 or T2) |
| WB4404 | Principles of Biochemistry (T1 or T2) |
| WB4405 | Neurology (T1 or T2) |
Trimester 2
| Course | 18.5 or 19.0 Total Credits |
| OM4411 | Etiology and Pathogenesis of Oriental Medicine |
| OM5471 | Diagnosis and Skills of Oriental Medicine 1 |
| AC4462 | Meridian and Point Energetics 1 |
| TM4492L | Asian Body Work (T1 or T2) |
| TM4491L | Tui Na (T1 or T2) |
| WB4407 | Western Anatomy and Physiology (T1 or T2) |
| WB4402 | Human Anatomy (T1 or T2) |
| WB4404 | Principles of Biochemistry (T1 or T2) |
| WB4405 | Neurology (T1 or T2) |
| WD4441L | Western Physical Examination (T2 or T3) |
| WD4442L | Neuromusculoskeletal Examination (T2 or T3) |
| WB4412 | Western Pathology (T2 or T3) |
| WB4411 | Microbiology, Immunology and Public Health (T2 or T3) |
| CL4561L | Clinic Observation 1 |
Trimester 3
| Course | 18.0 Total Credits |
| OM5472 | Diagnosis and Skills of Oriental Medicine 2 |
| OM5441 | Differential Diagnosis of Oriental Medicine 1 (T3 or T4) |
| OM5442 | Differential Diagnosis of Oriental Medicine 2 (T3 or T4) |
| AC4464 | Meridian and Point Energetics 2 |
| AC5471 | Acupuncture and Clean Needle Technique |
| ID4542L | Medical Qi Gong (T3 or T4) |
| ID4541L | Tai Chi (T3 or T4) |
| WD4441L | Western Physical Exam (T2 or T3) |
| WD4442L | Neuromusculoskeletal Exam (T2 or T3) |
| WB4412 | Western Pathology (T2 or T3) |
| WB4411 | Microbiology, Immunology and Public Health (T2 or T3) |
| CL4562L | Clinic Observation 2 |
| CL4563L | Clinic Observation 3 |
| * | Internship Foundational Examination |
Trimester 4
| Course | 17.0 Total Credits |
| OM5441 | Differential Diagnosis of Oriental Medicine 1 |
| OM5442 | Differential Diagnosis of Oriental Medicine 2 |
| OM6451 | Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment Strategy (T4 or T5) |
| AC6481 | Microsystems and Advanced Acupunctures (T4 or T5) |
| AC5472 | Acupuncture and Accessory Techniques |
| ID4542L | Medical Qi Gong (T3 or T4) |
| ID4541L | Tai Chi (T3 or T4) |
| PD6543 | Business, Marketing and Practice Management (T4 or T5) |
| PD6542 | Evidence Based Practice (T4 or T5) |
| WD5442 | Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis (T4 or T5) |
| WD5441 | Imaging Diagnosis (T4 or T5) |
| WC5422 | Western Pharmacology and Toxicology (T4 or T5) |
| WC5421 | Neurophysiology of Acupuncture (T4 or T5) |
| CL5571L | Associate Internship 1 |
| CL5572L | Associate Internship 2 |
Trimester 5
| Course | 19.0 Total Credits |
| PD6541 | Doctor and Patient Relationship (T5 or T6) |
| AC6452 | Acupuncture Treatment Strategy (T5 or T6) |
| WD6441 | Western Physical Diagnosis (T5 or T6) |
| OM6453 | Nutrition and Food Therapy of Oriental Medicine (T5 or T6) |
| OM6451 | Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment Strategy (T4 or T5) |
| AC6481 | Microsystems and Advanced Acupunctures (T4 or T5) |
| PD6543 | Business, Marketing, and Practice Management (T4 or T5) |
| PD6542 | Evidence Based Practice (T4 or T5) |
| WD5442 | Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis (T4 or T5) |
| WD5441 | Imaging Diagnosis (T4 or T5) |
| PD6544 | Practice Management & Risk Management Considerations (T5 or T6) |
| WC5422 | Western Pharmacology and Toxicology (T4 or T5) |
| WC5421 | Neurophysiology of Acupuncture (T4 or T5) |
| WI6501 | Integrative Biomedicine I |
| TM5492L | Rehab and Physical Therapy of Oriental Medicine (T5 or T6) |
| TM5491L | Advanced Tui Na (T5 or T6) |
| CL5573L | Associate Internship 3 |
| CL5574L | Associate Internship 4 |
| * | Senior Internship Advanced Examination |
Trimester 6
| Course | 17.0 or 16.0 Total Credits |
| OS6531 | Advanced Seminar 1 (T6 or T7) |
| OS6532 | Advanced Seminar 2 (T6 or T7) |
| OS6533 | Advanced Seminar 3 (T6 or T7) |
| OS6534 | Advanced Seminar 4 (T6 or T7) |
| TM5492L | Rehab and Physical Therapy of Oriental Medicine (T5 or T6) |
| TM5411L | Advanced Tui Na (T5 or T6) |
| PD6541 | Doctor and Patient Relationship (T5 or T6) |
| AC6452 | Acupuncture Treatment Strategy (T5 or T6) |
| WD6441 | Western Physical Diagnosis (T5 or T6) |
| OM6453 | Nutrition and Food Therapy of Oriental Medicine (T5 or T6) |
| WT6455 | Western Diet and Nutrition (T6 or T7) |
| WC5423 | Psychopathology and Health Psychology (T6 or T7) |
| PD6544 | Pratice Ethics and Risk Management Considerations (T5 or T6) |
| CL6581L | Acupuncture Senior Internship 1 |
| CL6582L | Acupuncture Senior Internship 2 |
| CL6583L | Acupuncture Senior Internship 3 |
Trimester 7
| Course | 14.0 or 15.0 Total Credits |
| OS6531 | Advanced Seminar 1 (T6 or T7) |
| OS6532 | Advanced Seminar 2 (T6 or T7) |
| OS6533 | Advanced Seminar 3 (T6 or T7) |
| OS6534 | Advanced Seminar 4 (T6 or T7) |
| WT6455 | Western Diet and Nutrition (T6 or T7) |
| WC5423 | Psychopathology and Health Psychology (T6 or T7) |
| CL6584L | Acupuncture Senior Internship 4 |
| CL6585L | Acupuncture Senior Internship 5 |
| CL6586L | Acupuncture Senior Internship 6 |
| CL6587L | Acupuncture Senior Internship 7 |
| * | Comprehensive Graduation Examination |
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