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Master of Science in Asian Medicine Program Goals Program Learning Objectives Admission Requirements Program Requirements Graduation Requirements Program Goals The educational objectives of the Master of Science in Asian Medicine program are to prepare students for Asian medicine professional who has strong background in Asian Medicine, Western science, acupuncture theories and skills, technical skills, and business management with Christian perspective. Program Learning Objectives At the end of the program, students will become oriental medicine expert and care provider to the patient with the following knowledge and skills: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the theories and systems of Acupuncture and Asian Medicine and knowledge of the historical roots and modern application of the systems Demonstrate a solid understanding of Asian Medicine in its themes and structure Develop a basic foundation for practice within its treatment scope Demonstrate an ability to communicate within clinical settings and articulate a practitioner’s view for practice Demonstrate Christian commitment and spiritual integrity to serve church and the community Admission Requirements Applicants must have completed at least 2years (60 semester/90 quarter credits) of general education studies at the Baccalaureate level from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S Secretary of Education. Program Requirements The Master of Science in Asian Medicine will be received when students fulfill the following program requirements: Basic Science: 24 units AM & Acupuncture: 85 units Clinical Medicine: 16 units Case Management: 6 units Professional Management: 3 units Public Health: 2 units Professional Development: 3 units Clinic Hours: 32 units CPR / First Aid: 0 units (Total: 171 units) Graduation Requirements All students of MSAM program will be required the completion of a minimum of 171 units to satisfy graduation requirement. Third year program didactic and clinical credit must be taken at Oikos University. In order to be eligible for graduation, each student must: 1. Complete all classes and clinic course works listed in the curriculum with a minimum grade of "C" in each course. 2. Achieve at least 2.3 GPA in all graded works. 3. Pass all comprehensive examinations. 4. Submit a project to complete the program. The length of the project will be over 30 pages double-spaced. 5. File a Notice of Candidacy for Graduation during the final term before graduation. 6. Clear all financial obligations including mandatory graduation fees and return all borrowed library materials.