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Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences

Overview

Established in 1982, the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences is the best of the Traditional Chinese Medicine schools in California and believes diligent practice of particular disciplines enables students to cultivate health, well-being, and inner harmony. In addition to the Traditional Chinese Medicine programs, the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences also strives to provide its students with roots for the development of self-awareness and growth through the practice of Taiji, Qi Gong, and meditation.

The Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences hopes training students in these disciplines will increase their understanding of human nature and help them make significant contributions towards the development, wellness, and prosperity of humanity. - ACCHS

Programs offered

The Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine Program (daytime & evening)

The Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine is a four academic year professional degree curriculum designed to prepare graduates to be effective, competent, and caring members of the Chinese medicine profession.

The Academy's MSTCM program can be completed in three calendar years by full-time students in the daytime programs and four years by full-time students in the evening program. The curriculum is divided into two portions: the pre-professional courses of the first two calendar years, and the graduate courses of the final calendar year. The pre-professional courses are considered to be equivalent to the latter two upper division years of a baccalaureate program. Written and practical comprehensive examinations are given at the beginning of the fifth trimester and the ninth trimester in order to assess each student's eligibility for proceeding to the next level of study and for graduation.

Tui Na Massage Therapy Certificate Program

The Academy is proud to present a two-level Tui Na Massage Therapy Certificate Program, which focuses on Chinese acupressure therapies and techniques within the context of Chinese Culture.

Level One - 180 Hours
Level Two - 300 Hours

At the time of Tui Na MTCP completion the student will be able to:

• practice massage therapy consistent with techniques related to traditional Chinese medicine.
• practice interpersonal interactions while following ethical client/therapist relations as applied to Tui-Na.
• understand the applications of Tui-Na as they are related to the physiology, anatomy, and pathology of the body, understand adjunct therapy, modality theory, and technique.

The Special MSTCM Degree Program for Licensed Acupuncturist

The Academy, one of the finest Traditional Chinese Medicine schools in California, recognizes and credits the pre-professional education and training of all California licensed acupuncturists. A special graduate level program containing a minimum of 60 graduate trimester units is offered to such applicants wishing to earn their MSTCM degree.

Courses required include select courses from the graduate curriculum (course numbers 600-700), western medical courses, as well as special elective courses, which vary from term to term. 210 clinic hours on-site at the Academy's teaching clinic is also required. One and a half year's residency in the Academy is required for all students in the special MSTCM degree program for licensed acupuncturists.

Campus Locations

• California