For prospective students entering the profession
Entry-level Degrees in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
Master's Degree
The Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (MAcCHM) equips students with the essential knowledge and clinical expertise required to excel as a licensed acupuncturist.
| Duration: 4 years (191 units / 3375 Hours) |
| Admission Requirements: 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits |
| Program Highlights: entry level training, meets the requirements for State licensing and National certification exams. |
| Program Tuition: $68,570, estimated for students who are not transferring credits. |
| Financial Aid: Yo San Scholarships, Federal Aid, Veteran Benefits, Work/Study, Installment Payments |
| Other Degree Names: Entry level Master's degree |
| Classes held: in-person weekdays and evenings |
Doctorate Degree
The Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM) builds upon our Master's curriculum with an additional focus on integrative medicine, professional development and system-based medicine used in hospital care settings. Graduates are prepared to excel as a licensed acupuncturist and to collaborate effectively with Western medical doctors, physical therapists, and other health-care professionals.
| Duration: 4 years (196 units / 3450 Hours) *with co-requisites 4 years (206 units / 3600 Hours) *without co-requisites |
| Co-Requisites: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, and Psychology |
| Admission Requirements: 90 semester credits or 135 quarter credits, biomedicine courses |
| Program Highlights: entry level training, integrative care, Dr. title, meets the requirements for State licensing and National certification exams. |
| Program Tuition: $72,000, estimated for students who are not transferring credits. |
| Financial Aid: Yo San Scholarships, Federal Aid, Veteran Benefits, Work/Study, Installment Payments |
| Other Degree Names: First Professional Doctorate, Entry level Doctoral degree |
| Classes held: in-person weekdays and evenings |
| Advanced Training: Survey of TCM Specialties, Professional Development & System-Based Medicine, Advanced Acupuncture Therapeutics, Research and Evidence-Based Medicine |
For working professionals with previous Chinese medicine education and experience
Advanced Degrees in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
Doctorate Degree Completion
For professionals with a master's degree in Chinese medicine, the completion program is an opportunity to earn the Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM) degree in just 315 hours. Graduates are prepared to excel as an independent acupuncturists and to collaborate effectively with Western medical doctors, physical therapists, and other health-care professionals.
| Duration: 1 year (18 units / 315 Hours) |
| Admission Requirements: graduates with a Master's level degree from an accredited school of Chinese Medicine. |
| Program Highlights: integrative care, quick path to Dr. title |
| Program Tuition: $8,000 |
| Financial Aid: Yo San Alumni Scholarships |
| Other Degree Names: DAcCHM Bridge program, Transitional Doctorate |
| Classes held: in-person and online (hybrid) weekdays and evenings |
| Advanced Training: Survey of TCM Specialties, Professional Development & System-Based Medicine, Advanced Acupuncture Therapeutics, Research and Evidence-Based Medicine |
Advanced Practice Doctorate Degree
The highest level of academic and clinical education in the profession of Traditional Chinese Medicine is our DAOM degree. For practitioners with a Master's or First Professional Doctorate degree, graduates will enhance their practice with a medical specialization and qualify to teach TCM. Our executive program for working professionals meets just 1 weekend per month. Specialization options include Women’s Health & Reproductive Medicine and/or Healthy Aging & Internal Medicine.
| Duration: 2 years (212 units / 1220 Hours, 570 didactic and 650 clinical) |
| Admission Requirements: practitioners with a Master's or First Professional Doctorate degree from an accredited school of Chinese Medicine. |
| Program Highlights: graduates will enhance their practice with a medical specialization, pursue breakthrough research projects, and qualify to teach future TCM leaders. |
| Program Tuition: $33,735 |
| Financial Aid: Yo San Scholarships, Federal Aid, Veteran Benefits and Corporate Scholarships |
| Other Degree Names: Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Advanced Practice Doctorate |
| Classes held: in-person 1 weekend per month |
| Advanced Clinical Education: opportunities for externships, mentorships and preceptorships |
| Clinical Doctorate Specialties: Women’s Health & Reproductive Medicine, Healthy Aging & Internal Medicine |