Quick Facts - College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Degrees

• Master of Acupuncture (M.Ac.)
• Master of Oriental Medicine (M.Om.)

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Student achievement

• Master’s degree graduates exceed eligibility requirements for national certification programs offered by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Faculty

• Core faculty members are from China or studied with masters in China

Student-faculty ratio

• 5:1

Enrollment (Winter 2013)

• 127

Enrollment dates

• January
• September

Program length

• Acupuncture – 8 trimesters, 2 2/3 years
• Oriental Medicine – 9 trimesters, 3 years

Clinical opportunities

• On-campus teaching clinic
• Hospitals, community health clinics, social service clinics and rehab centers

History

• Created in 1999 when the University merged with the Minnesota Institute of Acupuncture and Herbal Studies

Alumni

• Practicing in hospitals, multi-disciplinary settings and private clinics
• College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alumni Association for networking and professional development

Annual continuing education

• Great River Symposium
• 12 programs (on average) offered annually

Student life and support

• 2 student clubs with a focus on acupuncture and Oriental medicine
• 22 general interest student organizations, teams and clubs
• Peer tutoring, academic counseling and disability services
• Health care at campus clinics
• Campus social activities year-round