Traditional Oriental Medicine Programs in NYC

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine:
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Manhattan, New York City is one of the leading schools in the USA for acupuncture, massage, Chinese herbal medicine, and integrative medicine. We offer certificate, undergraduate degree and graduate degree programs. We also have campuses in San Diego, California and Chicago, Illinois. We offer associate, bachelor and master degree programs and our San Diego school also offers a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree program. Our training and certification programs cover an array of courses including acupuncture, shiatsu, tui na, Thai massage, and the principles of natural nutrition. Practice qi gong, tai ji, and meditation with like-minded students and expert faculty as you prepare for a rewarding career in this emerging integrative medical field.

We offer the following degree and certificate programs in our New York campus:
 
- Master of Science of Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) Degree Program:
The purpose of the Master's programs of Acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine is to train practitioners of Oriental medicine and to enable them to function as primary, independent health care providers. The program enables graduates to apply the principles of Oriental medicine; to take any California, Illinois, and New York state licensure exam and the national certification examinations; and to become an integral part of the modern health care system as a primary, independent health care providers.

A Master of Science (Traditional Oriental Medicine) is awarded following the completion of 11 terms of classes. A total of 191.24 Units (approximately 3,527 hours) are required.

Some of these courses include:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Acupuncture Points
- Herbology
- Tui Na Structural Techniques
- Needle Technique
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Disease
- Auricular Acupuncture
- Eastern Nutrition

- Master of Science in Acupuncture (MSAc) Degree Program:
The purpose of the Master's program in Acupuncture is to train practitioners of Acupuncture so they can function as exemplary independent health care providers. The MSAc program focuses on Acupuncture and related physical skills modalities of Oriental Medicine to achieve health and well-being.

After a fascinating introduction to the history and classical texts of Oriental medicine, the Department of Oriental Medicine systematically presents physiology, etiology, pathomechanisms, pathophysiology, and the diagnostic and treatment systems of Chinese medicine. These are integrated with relevant biomedicine as faculty members reinforce information from the biomedical science department and model the use of biomedicine in the modern Oriental medicine practice.

A Master of Science in Acupuncture is awarded following the completion of 11 terms of classes. A total of 159.875 Units (approximately 3.030 hours) are required.

Some of these courses include:
- Anatomy
- Tai Ji
- Foundations of Chinese Medicine
- Tui Na Hand Techniques
- Acupuncture Points
- Needle Techniques
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Research

- Bachelor of Professional Studies in Asian Holistic Health and Massage (BHS) Degree Program:
The purpose of the Bachelor completion program is to prepare students for employment in fields of Asian holistic heath and massage. A Bachelor of Professional Studies in Asian Holistic Health and Massage comprises 64.5 units of upper division course work.

Some of these courses include:
- Anatomy and Physiology 1 and Lab
- Tui Na Hand Techniques
- Business Management and Ethics
- Kinesiology
- Survey of Chinese Medicine
- Business Management/ Ethics
- Pathology for Massage Therapists

The Bachelor completion degree will enable students to market themselves as competent and informed employees to companies in the growing field of Asian holistic health and massage. Students will take a sufficient number of courses in body therapy and massage to qualify for licensure and employment in the profession of massage.

- Associate of Occupational Studies in Massage Therapies Degree Program:
The purpose of the Associate degree program is to prepare students for employment nationally in the profession of body therapy and massage and for certification by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). The massage program emphasizes Oriental medicine theory, addressing the body, mind, and spirit.

Students may enroll in this program directly out of high school. This new program integrates Asian and Western bodywork therapy. Students enrolled in the Associate of Occupational Studies in Massage Therapies must complete 64.75 units, as well as course prerequisites.

Some of these classes will include:

- Anatomy
- Physiology
- General Pathology
- Myology/ Kinesiology
- Eastern and Western Massage

- Certificate in Herbology for Licensed Acupuncturists:
Pacific College offers a certification program in herbal medicine that presents the fundamental principles of Oriental Herbology. Oriental herbology is one of the most practical, effective and safe herbal systems available as a healing tradition.

The program is designed for the licensed acupuncturist who wants to add this powerful tool to the scope of their acupuncture practice. Created with the busy professional in mind, the program is organized into three distinct phases, and is completed within six semesters.

In the first academic phase, fundamental theories are presented, along with learning the functions, indications and unique properties of individual herbs. As Clinical Associates in this phase, reinforcing their classroom studies, students assemble bulk herb formulas designed for patients by Clinical Interns under the supervision of licensed supervisors. In the second phase, courses present the full range of herbal formulas and their modifications Concurrently, the student enters internship and works in conjunction with a licensed supervisor to write formulas for patients. In the third and final phase of the program, courses present case studies and advanced topics in internal medicine while in the clinic students are managing patients and following their progress.

The Certificate in Chinese Herbology consists of 450 didactic hours and 240 clinical hours that qualify the student to complete the NCCAOM exam in Chinese Herbology.

Degree and certificate programs in our San Diego campus:
- Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) Degree
- Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) Degree
- Bachelor of Health Science in Asian Holistic Health & Massage (BHS) Degree
- The Associate of Science in Massage Therapy/Asian Bodywork (AS) Degree
- The Associate of Applied Science in Holistic Health Science (AAS) Degree
- Massage Therapist / Asian Bodywork Certificate

Degree and certificate programs in our Chicago campus:
- Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) Degree Program
- Bachelor of Science in Asian Holistic Health & Massage (BS) Degree Program
- Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapies Degree Program
- Massage Therapy / Asian Bodywork Certificate

For further information on the courses / programs we offer in New York, including dates and fees, please e-mail us via our Contact Page.