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Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts, Asheville:
Conveniently situated in the Montford district, adjacent to downtown Asheville NC, Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts provides quality graduate programs in the ancient traditions of classical Chinese medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). We offer an accredited 4-year Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) degree program, and a 24-month Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine, which is a postgraduate program designed specifically for acupuncture practitioners.

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Accreditation:

Our Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). ACAOM is an accrediting agency for the field of acupuncture and Oriental medicine which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Daoist Traditions is also licensed by the Board of Governors for the University of North Carolina to confer a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree.

Why Choose Us?

- Prepare for Certification
Our graduates are eligible to take the examinations offered by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

- High Standard of Education
Our college is renowned for our academically rigorous and transformative curriculum. Our faculty members bring years of experience as practitioners to the classroom.

- Wide Variety of Students
Our student body comprises students who have just completed your undergraduate studies, professionals who wants a complete career change, or a small number of students who wish to study Chinese medicine purely for their own personal enrichment.

Graduate Programs in Acupuncture / Oriental Medicine:

- 4-year Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) degree program
- 24-month Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine program for acupuncture practitioners

Excellent Location:
Our campus is located in the residential neighborhood of Montford (adjacent to downtown Asheville), and is easily accessible by public transportation.

The campus houses fully-equipped classrooms, library and computer lounge, student dining facilities, and outdoor seating areas.

Our College Acupuncture Clinic is located in the downtown area and includes eleven treatment rooms, an extensive herbal dispensary, and meeting spaces.

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Address: 382 Montford Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina 28801, USA
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