Graduate school which instructs students in acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and other techniques used in oriental medicine.
Date founded
1994
Degrees offered
Master's, Doctorate
School accreditation
Recognized as an approved college of acupuncture and Oriental medicine by the Washington State Department of Health and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Emphasis is placed on clinical study. The three-year course uses an apprenticeship model of learning combined with lab and classroom time. Courses on Chinese language, thought, and culture give the student knowledge about the philosophy of oriental medicine. Students spend time in small groups working with practitioners in clinical settings. At least once during study, students are required to provide treatment in a public health setting.
Student Body
Enrollment
Total enrollment
36
Annual enrollment is generally 12 - 16 students in the MAcOM program and four - eight in the MAc Program.
Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on three trimesters per year.)
In-state tuition*
$24,900
Out-of-state tuition*
$24,900
Fees
$500 reservation fee
Books and supplies
$1,600-$2,500 for program
* Tuition may vary by program
Tuition cited above is for the first year for the Master of Acupuncture degree. Tuition for the second and third years is $16,400 each. Annual tuition for the three-year Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is $24,900 for each of the three years. Books and supplies for the entire program are estimated to be $2,500. See the school catalog for tuition for the doctorate program.
Refunds are prorated based on date of withdrawal.
Graduate admissions
Admission requirements
An interview is required. Applicants must also have three years college study at the baccalaureate level with minimum 3.0 GPA (90-semester/135-quarter credits); one college-level course each in General Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology (no labs required); two-course sequence (minimum 120 hours) in Anatomy and Physiology with a lab component for both courses; and current Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification.
Application fee
$50
Tuition is set for each entering class and does not change over the three-year program.
