The Won Institute of Graduate Studies

ACUPUNCTURE PROGRAM FACT SHEET

The Acupuncture Studies Program is an accredited 3-year Master's Degree in Acupuncture. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of Chinese medical theory and the ancient and modern uses of acupuncture. Western biomedical sciences are also taught to develop informed practitioners capable of communicating across medical disciplines and in integrated healthcare settings.

Rigorous academic instruction and early clinical exposure are hallmarks of the program. Students observe experienced faculty practicing many styles of acupuncture and related techniques. Instruction in three traditions of Acupuncture -- Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element Acupuncture, and Korean Traditional Acupuncture -- form the foundations of our acupuncture training.

The Won Institute recognizes the intrinsic value of compassion in human interaction and in all healing endeavors. To teach compassion and awareness, meditation training is woven throughout the entire curriculum. Continuity in this practice engages the student in a process of personal exploration and professional development to enhance compassion and awareness.

Our Acupuncture Graduates

The AcS program has graduated 29 students since 2008. Of those graduates, 25 are licenced in Pennsylvania, and 2 are licensed elsewhere. Every graduate of our program that has taken the board exams has passed and become a licensed acupuncturist. Our alumni work in a variety of clinics including wellness centers, community acupuncture clinics and traditional medical clinics. A few students have even returned as adjunct faculty members.
 
Middle States Commission on Higher Education accreditation for the Institute as a whole.
  • MSCHE granted Won Institute accreditation in June 2008.
    • To grant accreditation and to request a monitoring report, due by April 1, 2010, documenting (1) development and implementation of an organized and sustained process for the assessment of institutional effectiveness (Standard 7); and (2) steps taken to support faculty research (Standard 10). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2012-2013.
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) for the Acupuncture Studies Program.
  • The Master of Acupuncture program of the Won Institute of Graduate Studies is fully accredited by ACAOM. ACAOM is the recognized accrediting agency for the approval of programs preparing acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners.
  • Students enrolled in ACAOM-accredited programs are eligible to sit for the national boards administered by NCCAOM.
  • Bachelors Degree
  • 6 credits Anatomy & Physiology
  • 3 credits Basic Science
3 YEARS, FT only (3 days/wk)
  • FALL 15 weeks
  • SPRING 15 weeks
  • SUMMER 10 weeks
  • TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine): Core Lineage
  • Five Element: Core Lineage
  • Traditional Korean Medicine (In process of integration within curriculum)
  • Full-time 3-year Master of Acupuncture Studies program is $16,900 annually. There is no part-time option.
  • The Won Institute participates in the Federal Student Aid program and students who are eligible may apply for graduate Direct Loan. Through this program students are eligible to receive up to $20,500 per year.

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