Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine

Oriental Medicine, one of the nation's leading schools for acupuncture, massage, Chinese herbal medicine, and integrative medicine. Here, you will earn your certificate or degree in one of three dynamic cities: San Diego, New York, or Chicago. Oriental Medicine's programs cover an array of courses including acupuncture, Shiatsu, Tui Na, Thai massage, and the principles of natural nutrition. Practice Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and meditation with like-minded students and expert faculty as you prepare for a rewarding career in this emerging integrative medical field. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine was founded in 1986 to provide the highest quality Oriental medicine and body therapy education to students from around the world. With a powerful vision of providing an East meets West environment, Pacific College introduces its students to the theory and practice of both approaches. Since 1986, Pacific College has expanded to include two additional campuses. The Pacific College New York campus was established in 1993 followed by the Chicago campus in 2000. Pacific College’s expansion is a a testament to the growing need and demand for quality Oriental medicine practitioners as well as the college’s excellent curriculum. Institutional Accreditation -- Pacific College of Oriental Medicine is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. ACCSC's scope does not include the accreditation of Pacific College's doctoral program. Programmatic Accreditation -- The professional Master's and Doctoral degree programs of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine are accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), which is the recognized accrediting agency for the approval of programs preparing acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners. ACAOM's current scope of recognition does not include doctoral program reviews.

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