Programs-ASOM

Program Objectives

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

Acquire basic theories, concepts and knowledge in medical science, acupuncture, Oriental medicine and Chinese herbology
Apply natural healing art techqnies in a clinic setting ethically adn within professional boundares
Develop communication skills with the application of professional terminology
Recognize how the practice of Oriental medicine work in synergy with the enhancement of community wellbeing
Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills required for a competent assistant in complementary medicine facilities

Curriculum

Students may be admitted to the AS program after they have completed General Education courses or be enrolled, concurrently, in General Education courses, which must be completed prior to completion of the AS program, and with a minimum G.P.A. attained must be of 2.0 or better. General Education courses are designed to give each student a breadth of experience in various academic disciplines. These learning experiences provide an introductory base to different fields of study and discuss how each disciple conducts its research, thus adding to general knowledge. GE courses are offered at community/city colleges.

To meet the graduation unit requirements, students are required to complete at least 90 quarter units which include a minimum of 25 quarter units or the equivalent in General Education Courses and 65 quarter units in Oriental Medicine concentration courses.

The courses are listed below:

General Education Courses Required: 25 Quarter Units or equivalent

Category	Minimum Requirement	Example of Subject Area
English & Communication	2 courses	College English *
		Communication
		Speech
Humanities and Fine Arts	1 course	History
		Critical Thinking
		Foreign Languages
Mathematics	1 course	College Algebra
		Statistics
		Calculus
Social and Behavrioral Sciences	1 course	Sociology
		Political Science
		Psychology
Natural and Physical Sciences	2 courses	Chemistry, General Physics
		Nutrition, Physical Education
		Computer Science
		* Required course

Oriental Medicine Concentration Courses Required: 65 Quarter Units

Acupuncture Courses: 11 Quarter Units
Course No.	Course Title	Total Contact Hours	Total Credit Hours
AC 1211	Acupuncture Meridian Theory	20	2
AC 1221	Introduction to Acupuncture I	30	3
AC 1222	Introduction to Acupuncture II	30	3
AC 1241	Acupressure and Tuina Therapy	30	3
	TOTAL	110	11
Basic Science Courses: 14 Quarter Units
Course No.	Course Title	Total Contact Hours	Total Credit Hours
BS 1111	Human Biology	30	3
BS 1171	Topographic Anatomy	20	2
BS 2181	Anatomy and Physiology I	30	3
BS 2182	Anatomy and Physiology II	30	3
BS 2183	Anatomy and Physiology III	30	3
	TOTAL	140	14
Oriental Medicine Courses: 13 Quarter Units
Course No.	Course Title	Total Contact Hours	Total Credit Hours
OM 1311	History & Philosophy of Oriental Medicine	20	2
OM 1312	Chiinese Medical Terminology / Literature	20	2
OM 1321	Qi Gong Theory and Technique	20	2
OM 1322	Tai Chi Exercise	20	2
OM 2311	Fundamental Theories of Chinese Medicine I	30	3
OM 2312	Fundamental Theories of Chinese Medicine II	20	2
	TOTAL	130	13
Herbology Courses: 19 Quarter Units
Course No.	Course Title	Total Contact Hours	Total Credit Hours
HB 1411	Botany and Introduction to Herbology	30	3
HB 2421	Chinese Herbology I	40	4
HB 2422	Chinese Herbology II	40	4
HB 2423	Chinese Herbology III	40	4
HB 2424	Chinese Herbology IV	40	4
	TOTAL	190	19
Clinical Science and Practice Management Courses: 8 Quarter Units
Course No.	Course Title	Total Cotact Hours	Total Credit Hours
CS 1511	Western Medical Terminology	20	2
PM 1821	CPR and First Aid	10	1
PM 1921	World History of Medicine and Professional Development	30	3
PM 2723	Ethics and Legal Professional Issues	20	2
	TOTAL	80	8

Graduation Requirement

Students must meet the following academic requirements prior to graduation:

completed 25 quarter units or the equivalent in General Education Courses
completed 65 quarter units in Acupuncture, Basic Science, Oriental Medicine, Herbology and other related Courses
complied with the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements including meeting the minimum C.G.P.A.and pace of progress, and completing the program within the maximum program time frame
Fulfilled all financial obligatiosn required by Kingston University prior to graduation

Upon completing the academic requirements for graduation and fulfilling the financial obligation for the program, students will be awarded the Associate in Science, Oriental Medicine degree.