Alhambra Medical University Master of Science in Acupuncture and

48 Pages·2010·8.99 MB·English

Alhambra Medical University
Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
CATALOGUE
Foreword
Alhambra Medical University (AMU), located in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California,
is closely associated with six hospitals in the area.
The Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM) program started its very first class in spring of
2005. It has grown substantially since and has received approvals with confidence from all the
appropriate state agencies — especially the California Acupuncture Board in early 2007. This is
attributed to the strong leadership with clear vision and a committed faculty and staff.
AMU’s programs are grounded in a practical approach to the training of holistic and integrative
healthcare providers. Our goal is to educate and train future healthcare providers so they can go on
to make valuable contributions to the U.S. healthcare system. This is especially important now for
many reasons, including helping to serve our aging and continually growing population. AMU is
committed to preparing our students to attain the knowledge and skills necessary to practice and
conduct research and be leaders in the field.
AMU is preparing to enter into research with major universities in California, and alliances with a host
of other organizations. We strongly believe that we must all work together for the betterment of our
community, our world, and ourselves.

Table Of Contents 8 Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Degree
Objectives
Purposes and Goals
About the Program
Admissions Requirements
Languages of Study
15 Academic Procedures
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Code of Student Conduct
Process for Addressing Student Grievance
Grade Appeal
Leave of Absence Policy
Re-admission to the University
Transfer Credits
Academic Progress
Attendance Policy
Comprehensive Examinations
Add/Drop, Withdrawal
Graduation Requirements
Consulting, Tutoring Services
30 Financial Information 36 Other Student Information
MSAOM Program Tuition and Fees Student Body
Additional Fees International Students
Tuition Refund Policy Campus Setting
Didactic Instruction Tuition Refunds Library
Clinic Practice Tuition Refunds Student Computer Lab
Student Financial Aid Student Records
Student Life
34 Clinical Facilities Student Housing
AMU University Clinic Parking
Herbal Pharmacy Job Placement Service
Non-Discrimination Policy
35 Management of Alhambra Medical University The Disabled
Academic Policies and Ethics Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy
40 Faculty
44 Governing Board
45 Administration Staff
47 Index
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE DEGREE
Mission
The mission of Alhambra Medical University is:
To provide the highest quality education available in complementary and
alternative medicine healthcare programs in a progressive learning environment.
To provide the community with a highly competent and readily available source
for complementary and alternative healthcare.
To encourage, conduct and support research in the field of acupuncture
and oriental medicine field.
To foster and enhance a mutual understanding and the ability to communicate
between other healthcare professionals.
To assist and direct acupuncture and oriental medicine professionals to achieve
their appropriate place within mainstream healthcare.
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Objectives
Alhambra Medical University is committed to the To provide an environment for students to keep
following educational objectives: abreast of the newest advancements in research,
and prepare students to enter scientific research
To provide an appropriate and comprehensive both during school and beyond graduation.
curriculum for students to thoroughly understand
Acupuncture and Oriental medicine, as well as To provide practical training for students to enter
familiarize themselves with Western medicine mainstream healthcare and collaborate with all
perspectives; to prepare them for future advanced healthcare providers.
study in these fields.
To provide professional clinical internship training
for students to be able to attain high therapeutic
skills in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine, and
to be able to communicate and cooperate with
Western medicine practitioners.
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Purposes and Goals
The purpose of Alhambra Medical University’s MSAOM program is to gain esteem and
recognition as one of California’s and the Nation’s leading Acupuncture and Oriental
medicine schools; and to help our students gain status as partners in integrative
healthcare delivery and to serve the greater community needs.
We will achieve these goals by providing our students with a quality Acupuncture
and Oriental medicine education. We will complement this within a unique
environment closely associated with Western medicine, in which students will gain
an understanding of the practice of evolving healthcare delivery, develop dedication
to the needs of individual clients, and value the promotion of healthy individuals and
community.
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