Vocational school that offers a one-year Chinese herbal studies certificate and a 36-month, weekend-intensive program of study leading to a master's-level diploma in acupuncture.
Degrees offered
Diploma
School accreditation
Licensed by the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and approved by the Washington State Department of Health.
Specialized accreditation
Institutionally accredited by ACAOM (Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) (acaom.org)
Specialized licensure
Washington State Department of Health
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider
Yes
School setting
Setting
Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area
Seattle
Population of city the school is in
29,390
Public transportation to campus
Commuting by bus to Mount Vernon from Bellingham and Everett via Skagit Transit is available. (School is just a couple blocks from the station.)
Student parking on campus
Free parking is available on the revetment or in a city lot across from the school.
County
Skagit
School visits
School visit availability
School visits are available by appointment.
Contact to set up school visit
Roland Matthews, Director; 360.941.0329 or 360.336.6129
Additional information
The program consists of 36-monthly sessions of four-day weekends, with an additional 1 1/2 days per week September through May of the third year for the clinical portion of the program.
Student Body
Enrollment
Number of full time, male students
3
Number of full time, female students
17
Total number of full time students
20
Total number of students
20
Costs
Program costs
Tuition is $47,880 ($15,960 per year) for the three-year program. Books are around $1,500. Students also need to pay for a clean needle technique class, HIV/Aids Training and CPR course, and student clinic liability insurance. Tuition for the one-year Chinese Herbal Studies certificate program (Fall 2020) is $15,450.
Tuition refund policy
See the school catalog.
Tuition payment plans available
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)
Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years)
Monthly tuition payment plan includes 5% interest. Otherwise, tuition can be paid twice a year in six equal payments over three years. Students who pay all three years in advance receive a 5% discount.
Pass/fail system; standard for passing all exams is 80%
Student faculty ratio
12:1
Graduation requirements
Students must pass all their classes, achieve a minimum score of 80% on their final exam, complete their clinical requirements, and fulfill all financial obligations to the school.
Attendance options
Days
Full time
Weekends
Students meet for four days once a month for 3 years. Additionally, in the third year from September through May, students are required to attend a minimum of 1 1/2 days of clinic per week.
Computing
Online registration for classes
Student Services
Academic services for all students
Academic advising
Tutoring
Library
Other services for all students
Basic job skills
Student lounge
Career Services
Career services offered
Alumni networking and mentoring
Graduates are referred to career opportunities as they occur.
