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This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:
- Describe basic theories, concepts and knowledge in medical science, acupuncture, Oriental medicine and Chinese herbology
- Apply natural healing art techqnies in a clinic setting ethically adn within professional boundares
- Develop communication skills with the application of professional terminology
- Recognize and promote how the practice of Oriental medicine work in synergy with the enhancement of community wellbeing
- Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills required for a competent assistant in complementary medicine facilities
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Students may be admitted to the BS program after they have completed General Education courses or be enrolled, concurrently, in General Education courses, which must be completed prior to completion of the BS program, and with a minimum G.P.A. attained must be of 2.0 or better. General Education courses are designed to give each student a breadth of experience in various academic disciplines. These learning experiences provide an introductory base to different fields of study and discuss how each disciple conducts its research, thus adding to general knowledge. GE courses are offered at community/city colleges.
To meet the graduation unit requirements, students are required to complete 68 quarter units (45 semester units) in General Education Courses, 112 quarter units in Oriental Medicine concentration courses. Students must pass the Clinical Observation Qualification Test I prior to enrolling in Clinical Observation I course. |
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General Education Courses Required: 68 Quarter Units (45 Semester Units)
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Category |
Minimum Requirement |
Example of Subject Area |
English & Communication |
2 courses |
College English * |
Communication |
Humanities and Fine Arts |
2 courses |
History |
Critical Thinking |
Foreign Languages |
Mathematics |
2 course |
College Algebra |
Statistics |
Calculus |
Social and Behavioral Sciences |
2 course |
Sociology |
Political Science |
Psychology |
Natural and Physical Sciences |
2 course |
Biology |
Chemistry, Physics, Nutrition, |
Computer Science, Physical Education |
* Required course |
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Oriental Medicine Concentration Course Required: 103 Quarter Units
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Acupuncture Courses: 17 Quarter Units |
Course No. |
Course Title |
Total Contact Hours |
Total Credit Hours |
AC 1221 |
Introduction to Acupuncture I |
30 |
3 |
AC 1222 |
Introduction to Acupuncture II |
30 |
3 |
AC 1211 |
Acupuncture Meridian Theory |
20 |
2 |
AC 1241 |
Acupressure and Tuina Therapy |
30 |
3 |
AC 2231 |
Dynamics of Acupuncture Points |
30 |
3 |
AC 3231 |
Microtherapy of Acupuncture / Auricular & Scalp Therapy |
30 |
3 |
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TOTAL |
170 |
17 |
Basic Science Courses: 16 Quarter Units |
Course No. |
Course Title |
Total Contact Hours |
Total Credit Hours |
BS 1111 |
Human Biology |
30 |
3 |
BS 1171 |
Topographic Anatomy |
20 |
2 |
BS 2181 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
30 |
3 |
BS 2182 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
30 |
3 |
BS 2183 |
Anatomy and Physiology III |
30 |
3 |
BS 3141 |
Nutrition in Primary Care |
20 |
2 |
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TOTAL |
160 |
16 |
Herbology Courses: 24 Quarter Units |
Course No. |
Course Title |
Total Contact Hours |
Total Credit Hours |
HB 1411 |
Botany and Introduction to Herbology |
30 |
3 |
HB 2421 |
Chinese Herbology I |
40 |
4 |
HB 2422 |
Chinese Herbology II |
40 |
4 |
HB 2423 |
Chinese Herbology III |
40 |
4 |
HB 2424 |
Chinese Herbology IV |
40 |
4 |
HB 3431 |
Herbal Formulas Compound and Synthesis |
20 |
2 |
HB 3460 |
Herbal Pharmacy |
30 |
3 |
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TOTAL |
240 |
24 |
Oriental Medicine Courses: 22 Quarter Units |
Course No. |
Course Title |
Total Contact Hours |
Total Credit Hours |
OM 1311 |
History & Philosophy of Oriental Medicine |
20 |
2 |
OM 1321 |
Qi Gong Theory and Technique |
20 |
2 |
OM 1322 |
Tai Chi Ex2ercise |
20 |
2 |
OM 1312 |
Chinese Medical Terminology / Literature |
20 |
2 |
OM 2351 |
Fundamental Theories of Chinese Medicine I |
30 |
3 |
OM 2352 |
Fundamental Theories of Chinese Medicine II |
20 |
2 |
OM 3321 |
Chinese Medical Diagnosis |
30 |
3 |
OM 4321 |
Zangfu Syndromes I |
30 |
3 |
OM 4322 |
Zangfu Syndromes II |
30 |
3 |
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TOTAL |
220 |
22 |
Clinical Science and Professional Development Courses: 18 Quarter Units |
Course No. |
Course Title |
Total Contact Hours |
Total Credit Hours |
CS 1511 |
Western Medical Terminology |
20 |
2 |
CS 1521 |
Survey of Clinical Medicine |
30 |
3 |
CS 3521 |
Medical Assessment/ Physical Examination |
30 |
3 |
PM 1821 |
CPR |
10 |
1 |
PM 1911 |
World History of Medicine & Prof Development |
30 |
3 |
PM 4721 |
Management for Clinic Practice I |
20 |
2 |
PM 4722 |
Management for Clinic Practice II |
20 |
2 |
PM 2723 |
Ethics and Legal Professional Issues |
20 |
2 |
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TOTAL |
180 |
18 |
Clinical Training Courses: 6 Quarter Units |
Course No. |
Course Title |
Total Contact Hours |
Total Credit Hour |
CT 3461 |
Herbal Pharmacy Lab |
40 |
2 |
CT 4021* |
Clinical Obervation I |
40 |
2 |
CT 4022 |
Clinical Observation I: Procedure |
40 |
2 |
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TOTAL |
120 |
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Additional courses selected from General Education, or other undergraduate program: 9 Quarter Units upon prior approval by the Academic Dean |
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Students must meet the following academic requirements prior to graduation:
- completed at least 68 quarter units or equivalent in General Education Courses
- completed 103 quarter units in Acupuncture, Basic Science, Oriental Medicine, Herbology and other related Courses prescribed by the program
- complete at least additional 9 quarter units in general education or advance studies in Acupuncture, Basic Science, Herbology, Oriental Medicine, Clinical Science or Professional Development
- complied with the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements including meeting the minimum C.G.P.A.and pace of progress, and completing the program within the maximum program time frame
- Fulfilled all financial obligatiosn required by Kingston University prior to graduation
Upon completing the academic requirements for graduation and fulfilling financial obligation for the program, students will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Oriental Medicine degree. |
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