Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine

SCU Master’s Graduate Transfer Program

DURATION:
IN AS LITTLE AS 12 MONTHS.

Over the past two decades, SCU has been graduating Master’s degree students in the field of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal medicine.  The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM) confirmed the route for SCU Master’s students to enroll in the Doctorate program with all applicable coursework from the Master’s program. Students have up to two years to complete their studies.

Admissions Requirements

  • Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) degree granted from Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU). This transfer program is exclusive to SCU graduates.
  • Students must meet the current DAcCHM admissions requirements and execute an enrollment agreement.

Curriculum

10th Term DAcCHM

Course #

Course Title

Credit

Hours

AEBP0501

Evidence Based Practice

2

30

ACL1011

Independent Clinical Practice

2

60

Various

Concentration Series (see below)

Select from one of the Concentrations

APP1011

Capstone Defense

2

30

Concentration – Healthy Aging

ADX1610

Life Cycles

2

30

ADX1720

Basics of Oncology

2

30

ADX1830

Diseases of Aging

3

45

ADX1920

Successful Aging

3

45

Concentration – Orthopedics

FAB201

Functional Anatomy & Biomechanics of the Extremities

5

105

SMS213

Lower Extremity Athletic Taping

1

15

SMS214

Upper Extremity Athletic Taping

1

15

ADX1930

Advanced Acupuncture Orthopedics

3

45

MAOM students who have not completed the following two courses (or equivalent) at SCU must take them in DAcCHM program:

Course #

Course Title

Credit

Hours

CPM0409

Public Health

3

45

XR0515

Diagnostic Imaging Basics and Anatomy

3

60

Tuition and Fees

$6,768 tuition to complete the program.* 

SCU’s distinctive Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee provides students with confidence in planning for their educational investment. Fixed Tuition Guarantee Benefits:

  • Your per-credit rate is guaranteed for the scheduled duration of your program*
  • No tuition price uncertainty
  • Plan your finances in advance

Some limitations apply. View the Fixed Rate Tuition Program page for more information.

If you would like to learn more about fixed rate tuition, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at FinancialAid@scuhs.edu.

*Tuition is charged at $423 per credit hour. Total tuition is based on the 2024-2025 academic year taking 16 credit hours and the restrictions on our fixed rate tuition guarantee apply. To remain eligible for the fixed rate guarantee, students must graduate either on time or within one additional term of the published program length they are enrolled in. Refer to the Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee section of the academic catalog for more information. Actual tuition per term will vary depending upon the number of credits enrolled. Program fees may include charges for technology, malpractice insurance, student health, professional affiliation, and ASB, and are charged every term that the student is enrolled. Books, supplies, and other equipment not included in this tuition may be required for this program.