Won Institute

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master's in Acupuncture

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Acupuncture Studies Program is an accredited 3-year Master’s Degree in Acupuncture. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of Chinese medical theory and the ancient and modern uses of acupuncture. Western biomedical sciences are also taught to develop informed practitioners capable of communicating across medical disciplines and in integrated healthcare settings.

Rigorous academic instruction and early clinical exposure are hallmarks of the program. Students observe experienced faculty practicing many styles of acupuncture and related techniques. Instruction in three traditions of Acupuncture -- Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element Acupuncture, and Korean Traditional Acupuncture -- form the foundations of our acupuncture training.

The Won Institute recognizes the intrinsic value of compassion in human interaction and in all healing endeavors. To teach compassion and awareness, meditation training is woven throughout the entire curriculum. Continuity in this practice engages the student in a process of personal exploration and professional development to enhance compassion and awareness.

The Acupuncture Studies Program is designed for working adults by offering classes one evening and two full days throughout the week. The program operates year round, consisting of fall, spring and summer semesters. Courses are held on our Glenside campus, 5 miles north of downtown Philadelphia.

The AcS program has graduated 29 students since 2008. Of those graduates, 25 are licensed in Pennsylvania, 2 are licensed elsewhere and 2 have not taken their board exams. Our alumni work in a variety of clinics including wellness centers, community acupuncture clinics and traditional medical clinics. A few students have even joined the faculty here at the Institute.

Accreditation:

Won Institute is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM)

Eligibility Requirements:

Students must hold a Bachelors Degree and have completed 3 credits of basic science (biology, chemistry, etc.). Students are also required to take 6 credits of Anatomy and Physiology. 3 credits must be completed prior to admittance into the program and the second 3 credits must be completed before the fall of the second year of the program.

# of Credits Required:

123

International Student Requirements:

Bachelors Degree equivalency determined by international vetting agency such as World Education Services. Students that graduated from an international college that did not teach in English are required to take the TOEFL exam.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

16900 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

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Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: Under 1,000