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Master of Science in Oriental Medicine Research Advancement (M.S.)
NOTE:  Specifically designed for licensed acupuncturists.

Doctor of Philosophy in Oriental Medicine Research Advancement (Ph.D.)

Postdoctoral Certificate in Oriental Medicine Research Advancement (P.D.C.)*

M.D.'s Acupuncture Diploma (M.A.D.)*

Continuing Education

*Please contact AGU for more information.

Notes:

The Master's and Ph.D. programs are offered through group study, research and seminars.

The Oriental Medicine Research Advancement course may be completed in English, Chinese or Korean

The M.D.’s special acupuncture course for medical practitioners (M.A.D.) requires classroom participate and clinical internship

At the present time, the Oriental Medicine Research Advancement Program and Continuing Education are being offered through the College of Alternative Medicine Research Advancement.

HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION

President Nixon Toasting Chinese Foreign Minister Chau En-lai

It was President Richard Nixon who introduced Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to the United States upon returning from a trip to China in 1972. Neither Americans nor the Chinese people should ever forget who brought this gift to the United States. President Nixon's decision to bring Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine home was neither spontaneous nor random. He had two long-term goals in mind when he decided to integrate them into the American health system:

1. His first goal was to see his fellow Americans enjoy the obvious health benefits offered by acupuncture.
2. His second goal was even more humanitarian. Due to the state of the Chinese government at the time, many Chinese Medicine specialists, professionals, and practitioners desired to come to the United States. Because President Nixon was so concerned about the future of these immigrants, he promoted the growth of job opportunities for those in the field of Chinese Medicine.

Today, thousands of Chinese, along with other Asian practitioners of Chinese Medicine, are working at their profession and playing an important role in upgrading the health and quality of life for all of us in the United States.

OVERVIEW

At the time that Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (also known as Chienese Medicine) were introduced to the United States more than three decades ago, they were considered by the practitioners of Western medicine to be little more than quackery or fraudulent, ineffectual wizardry. Critics stated that they simply had no scientific application or foundation and people were afraid of them.

Only after many years of seeing the healing powers of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in their own country have the people of the United States learned that this kind of treatment is not only based on a scientific foundation but that it produces positive results. Such positive results, in fact, that many U.S. institutions of higher education are now offering a specialization in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and the number of these institutions is growing constantly. Even the major U.S. insurance companies have accepted acupuncture as a recognized form of medical treatment and pay for such treatment for their policyholder.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE

According to United States educational regulations, the acupuncture accreditation body and the Board of Medical Quality Assurance examining committee (Acupuncture Board), the requirements for an individual who wishes to practice acupuncture are as follows:

1. An associate’s degree or transcripts evidencing sixty semester (ninety quarter) units of general education as prerequisite for admission to the program.
2. Completion of a four years (12 quarters) academic course of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at a state and/or nationally approved institution.
3. Successful completion of an individual state’s and/or national acupuncture licensing examination consisting of both theoretical and practical portions.

NOTE:   M.D.'s who wish to include acupuncture in their treatment procedures are required to complete both theoretical and practical coursework in the field of acupuncture. (The length of the course depends upon each individual state's medical laws and regulations.)

MASTER’S DEGREE - VARIABLE STATE REQUIREMENTS

In some states, upon completion of a four-year (12 quarters) course in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, the graduate receives a Master of Science degree in the field. This is mostly due to the fact that a degree is required by the state in order to obtain a license to practice acupuncture. In other states, however, only a certificate of graduation is required for state licensure. Therefore, the institutions in those particular states do not honor their graduates with a master’s degree.

When the process of acupuncture licensing began, a master’s degree was not required in order to obtain a license and graduates of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine programs were not granted degrees, several years later, when licensing regulations changed and included the requirements of a master’s degree, schools began granting degrees to program graduates. Consequently, there are many licensed acupuncturists with no master’s degree and without the master's degree, they cannot enter a doctoral program.

As a solution to this critical problem, American Global University carefully designed a master’s degree program that will enable the student to upgrade their knowledge and become qualified to enter a Ph.D. program

Finally, a master’s degree in Oriental Medicine Research Advancement (M.S.) has been designed specifically for licensed acupuncturists who have never had the chance, but are eager to earn a master’s degree.

Any field of science has expanded and undiscovered principles and characteristics. This is also true of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Completion of a course of study and obtaining a license to practice acupuncture should not be the ultimate goal. On the contrary, each acupuncturist and Oriental Medicine Specialist needs to be concerned with upgrading and updating his/her knowledge and skills on a parallel with the advancement of science and technology.

 

Master of Science in Oriental Medicine Research Advancement (M.S.)

THE GRADUATE PROGRAM

The Master Degree in Oriental Medicine Research Advancement (M.S.) has been designed specifically for licensed acupuncturists who have never had the chance, but are eager to earn a master’s degree. Successful completion of the master's program qualifies graduates for enrollment in the Ph.D. program in Oriental Medicine Research Advancement.

PREREQUISITES

A license to practice acupuncture and a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience subsequent to licensure.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Completion of sixty (60) semester units consisting of thirty (30) units of theoretical and thirty (30) units of clinical experience.
Successful completion of a qualifying exam.
A thesis that must be relevant to the student’s field of study.

Note:  Thirty units of clinical experience will be waived upon submission of documentation indicating two years experience.

Doctor of Philosophy in Oriental Medicine Research Advancement (Ph.D.)

THE PROGRAM

This advanced program is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of acupuncture and oriental medicine to students who have completed their Master of Science degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (or the equivalent) from an accredited or acceptable institution.

PREREQUISITES

Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (or equivalent) from an accredited or acceptable institution of higher education.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Completion of forty-five (45) semester units above the Master’s Degree.
Successful completion of a qualifying exam.
A dissertation that must be relevant to the student’s field of study.

Continuing Education

REGISTRATION

AGU is registered with the State of California to offer Continuing Education (CE), pursuant to California Education Code (CEC) section 94931.

Registration signifies that AGU has met certain minimum standards imposed by the state for registered schools on the basis of a written application to the state. Registration does not mean that AGU has met all of the more extensive standards required by the state for schools that are approved to operate or licensed, or that the state has verified the information that AGU submitted with the registration/application form.

COURSE OFFERINGS

Continuing Education courses each have a length of instruction of eight (8) lessons.

Acupuncture Orthopedic
Acupuncture Theory
Advanced Hepatitis
Ancient Schools
Clinical Management
Health Care Management
Huang Di Nei Jing
Immune Disease
Infertility
Integral Medicine
Jin Gui Yao Lue
Meridan
Modern Disease
Nan Jing
Natural Therapy
Pain Symptoms
Philosophy Research in OM
Research Methodology
Shang Han Lun
Wen Bing Lun
Yi Jing