Pacific College of Oriental Medicine - Master of Science of Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) / BPS in Asian Holistic Health & Massage / AOS in Massage Therapies (AOS)

http://www.pacificcollege.edu/

Chicago, IL
Phone: (773) 477-4822
Toll free: (888) 729-4811
admissions-chi@pacificcollege.edu

Master’s
The purpose of the Master's programs in Traditional Oriental Medicine is to train practitioners of Oriental medicine and to enable them to function as primary, independent health care providers. The program enables graduates to apply the principles of Oriental medicine; to take any California, Illinois, and New York state licensure exam and the national certification examinations, and, most importantly, to become an integral part of the modern health care system.

Bachelor of Health Science (Asian Holistic Health & Massage)
The purpose of the Bachelor completion program is to prepare students for employment in fields of Asian holistic health and massage.

Students eligible for Pacific College's Bachelor's completion program must complete at least 64.5 semester credits, in addition to a related prerequisite Associates degree.

Required courses include:

• Survey of Chinese Medicine
• Anatomy & Physiology 1
• Anatomy & Physiology 2
• Pathology for Massage Therapists
• Tui Na Hand Techniques
• Tui Na Structural Techniques
• Kinesiology
• Business Management & Ethics

Associate of Applied Science (Holistic Health Science)

The purpose of the Associate degree programs is to prepare students for employment nationally in the profession of body therapy and massage and for certification by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). Graduates are also eligible for membership in the American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia.

Retrieved from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine website on 3/10/2010.