Program Details
Master of Acupuncture (MAC)This program prepares students to become licensed acupuncturists, integrating traditional Chinese medicine with modern healthcare practices to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Program Length: 32 months (full-time)
Key Features
- A curriculum blending acupuncture techniques, biomedical sciences, and clinical practice.
- Extensive clinical training, including assistantships and internships, to ensure hands-on experience treating diverse patient populations.
- Eligibility to take NCCAOM certification exams upon graduation.
- Professional development in practice management, clinical counseling, and interprofessional collaboration.
Year One: Foundations of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
- Build a strong foundation in acupuncture principles, techniques, and Asian medical bodywork
- Study anatomy and physiology
- Engage in professional development and explore DEI in healthcare.
- Begin self-care practices with Qi Gong to nurture personal well-being.
- Participate in the clinical assistantship phase, observing and assisting advanced students and licensed acupuncturists.
Year Two: Integration and Clinical Practice
- Integrate Chinese medicine with biomedical perspectives for disease treatment.
- Expand knowledge of acupuncture techniques and patient-centered care.
- Study integrative pain management, clinical counseling, and nutrition.
- Begin clinical internships, gaining hands-on experience treating patients under faculty supervision.
Year Three: Mastery and Professional Preparation
- Refine clinical skills through case management studies and explore acupuncture's scientific mechanisms.
- Study public health’s role in community well-being and engage in interprofessional education.
- Continue clinical experiences in various settings, including NESA’s Treatment Center, hospitals and the VA system.
- Prepare for NCCAOM certification exams and develop business management skills for career success.