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

Graduates of the Master of Science of Traditional Oriental Medicine will be able to:

• Understand and demonstrate personal and professional ethical standards.
• Understand the etiology of disease from a traditional Oriental and biomedical perspective and apply this understanding by recommending disease prevention strategies.
• Evaluate patients exhibiting complaints commonly seen and treated by Oriental medicine and in a manner that indicates cognizance of all relevant Oriental medical diagnostic paradigms.
• Recognize signs and symptoms necessitating referral to appropriate complementary health care providers.
• Formulate treatment principles for patients that follow logically from the diagnosis and in a manner that prioritizes treatment procedures.
• Formulate acupuncture, herbal (M.S.T.O.M. graduates) and supplemental treatment plans and be able to provide a logical rationale for such plans.
• Be able to personally, or by the use of appropriate support personnel, administer the designated treatment plan.
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical sciences from a traditional Oriental and bio-medical perspective.
• Communicate in a professional and knowledgeable manner about Oriental medicine and biomedicine with relevant health