MAc-HM Trimester-by-Trimester

MAc-HM Trimester-by-Trimester Curriculum

Several classes are offered in alternate trimesters (for example T1 or T2). Learn more about our innovative curriculum by viewing the  course schedule .

Total Program Credits: 149.0

Phase One

Phase I: Term One (21.0 Total Credits)

Course # Course Title Credits
OM4408
Introduction to Herbal Medicine 2.5
OM4406
Physiology of Herbal Medicine 3.0
AC4461
Meridian Theory & Point Location 1 2.5
AC4463
Meridian Theory & Point Location 2 2.5
TM4491
Tui Na 1.0
TM4492
Asian Body Work 1.0
WB4401
Western Medical Terminology 1.0
WB4409
Western Anatomy & Physiology 2.0
WB4402
Human Anatomy 2.5
WB4404
Principles of Biochemistry 1.0
WB4405
Neurology 2.0

Phase I: Term Two (22.0 Total Credits)

Course # Course Title Credits
WC4523
Psychopathology & Health Psychology 2.0
OM4571
Diagnosis & Skills of Herbal Medicine 1 1.5
AC4562
Meridian & Point Energetics 1 2.0
AC4564
Meridian & Point Energetics 2 2.0
WD4541
Western Physical Exam 2.0
WD4542
Neuromusculoskeletal Exam 1.0
WB4511
Microbiology, Immunology & Public Health 2.0
WB4512
Western Pathology 2.0
CL4561
Clinic Observation 1 2.0
OM4572
Diagnosis & Skills of Herbal Medicine 2 1.5
OM4511
Etiology & Pathogenesis of Herbal Medicine 3.0
ID4642
Medical Qi Gong 1.0

Phase I: Term Three (18.0 Total Credits)

Course # Course Title Credits
AC4671
Acupuncture & Clean Needle Technique 2.0
ID4641
Tai Chi 1.0
CL4662
Clinic Observation 2 2.0
CL4663
Clinic Observation 3 2.0
AC4672
Acupuncture & Accessory Techniques 1.0
PD4642
Evidence-Based Practice 2.0
OM4601
Differential Diagnosis of Herbal Medicine 1 2.5
OM4602
Differential Diagnosis of Herbal Medicine 2 2.5
WT5655
Western Diet & Nutrition 1.0
PD5443
Business, Marketing and Practice Management 2.0

Phase Two

Phase II: Term Four (19.0 Total Credits)

Course # Course Title Credits
WC5421
Neurophysiology of Acupuncture 2.0
WC5422
Western Pharmacology & Toxicology 2.0
CL5471
Associate Internship 1 2.0
CL5472
Associate Internship 2 2.0
AC5452
Acupuncture Treatment Strategy 2.0
OM4651
Advanced Diagnosis & Treatment Strategy 2.0
HM4511
Materia Medica 1 3.0
WD5441
Imaging Diagnosis 2.0

Phase II: Term Five (17.0 Total Credits)

Course # Course Title Credits
WD5542
Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis 2.0
TM5591
Advanced Tui Na 1.0
OS5531
Advanced Seminar 1 2.0
PD5541
Doctor & Patient Relationship 2.0
CL5473
Associate Internship 3 2.0
CL5474
Associate Internship 4 2.0
HM4514L
Herbal Pharmacy Practicum 1.0
OM5653
Nutrition & Food Therapy of Herbal Medicine 2.0
HM4512
Materia Medica 2 3.0

Phase II: Term Six (18.0 Total Credits)

Course # Course Title Credits
TM5692
Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy of Herbal Medicine 1.0
WI5601
Integrative Medicine 1 2.0
OS5632
Advanced Seminar 2 2.0
HM4513
Materia Medica 3 3.0
CL5581
Acupuncture Senior Internship 1 2.0
CL5582
Acupuncture Senior Internship 2 2.0
CL5583
Acupuncture Senior Internship 3 2.0
CL5584
Acupuncture Senior Internship 4 2.0
CL5585
Acupuncture Senior Internship 5 2.0

Phase Three

Phase III: Term Seven (18.0 Total Credits)

Course # Course Title Credits
HM5511
Herbal Formula 1 3.0
WT6456
Botanical Medicine 4.0
WD5641
Western Physical Diagnosis 2.0
HM5512
Herbal Formula 2 3.0
HM5513
Herbal Patent Medicine 1.0
HS6531
Herbal Seminar 1 2.0
CL5591L
Herbal Associate Integrative Internship 1 1.0
CL5592L
Herbal Associate Integrative Internship 2 1.0
CL5593L
Herbal Associate Integrative Internship 3 1.0

Phase III: Term Eight (16.0 Total Credits)

Course # Course Title Credits
HM6523
Classics of Herbal Medicine 3.0
CL6604L
Herbal Senior Integrative Internship 1 1.0
CL6602L
Herbal Senior Integrative Internship 2 1.0
CL6603L
Herbal Senior Integrative Internship 3 1.0
CL6604L
Herbal Senior Integrative Internship 4 1.0
HM6454
Herbal Treatment Strategy 3.0
HS6532
Herbal Seminar 2 2.0
HS6533
Herbal Seminar 3 2.0
HM6524
Integration of Herbal Medicine 2.0