Northwestern Health Sciences University Acupuncture Program

Northwestern Health Sciences University:
Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

What makes the Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Unique?

At the Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MCAOM), we see health care as both an art and a science. This view is reflected in the scope and diversity of our curriculum and in the expertise of our skilled and knowledgeable faculty members. Our master's degree programs emphasize the unified understanding of the mind, body and spirit inherent in Oriental medicine. MCAOM is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM).

Master's Degree Programs in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

MCAOM offers two programs of study - a master's degree in Oriental medicine and a master's degree in Acupuncture. The Oriental medicine program consists of more than 3,000 hours, which take approximately three years to complete. The Acupuncture program consists of more than 2,300 hours, which takes just under two and 2/3 years to complete. MCAOM also offers an Herbal Medicine Certificate Program for licensed acupuncturists.

MCAOM delivers the best education in its class by combining the following benefits:

• Northwestern offers master's degree programs in Oriental medicine and acupuncture.
• Northwestern's multi-national faculty, many of whom were trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine programs in China, is committed to academic and professional excellence.
• MCAOM student interns provide acupuncture and Oriental medicine services in a variety of clinic setting within the University's pioneering public clinic system, including the Aliveness Project, a non-profit organization providing service to people living with HIV/AIDS.
• For those who qualify, federal financial aid is available in the form of Federal Work Study, the Federal Perkins Loan, and/or the Federal Stafford Loan Program (subsidized or unsubsidized).
• Our graduates have the education and skills necessary to develop a successful practice based on their own style.
• Northwestern has a limited enrollment, allowing for a more personal and close-knit atmosphere.
• Northwestern boasts state-of-the-art facilities for educational and recreational use.
• The Career Services office assists students in finding jobs after graduation.

The Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is part of Northwestern Health Sciences University, an international leader in natural health care education, patient care and scientific research. Our 25-acre main campus is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, just minutes away from some the state's largest attractions. Northwestern offers the widest array of choices in natural health care education in the United States with programs in chiropractic, Oriental medicine, acupuncture and massage therapy.

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