Accreditation & Approval

Both the Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSTCM) degree program of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as ACTCM’s clinical Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) degree are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), the U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting agency for the field of acupuncture and Oriental medicine.

ACAOM
7501 Greenway Center Drive
Suite 760
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770
Phone: (301) 313-0855
Website: www.acaom.org

The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is licensed to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) under Section 94897 (l) of the State of California Education Code. Any questions a student may have regarding this school that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at:

2535 Capitol Oaks Drive Suite 400
Sacramento CA 95833
www.bppe.ca.gov
tel:(888) 370-7589
fax: (916) 263-1897.

Licensure and Certification
The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is approved by the California Acupuncture Board and graduates of the MSTCM program are eligible to take the California Acupuncture Licensing Examination. For licensure information contact:

State of California Acupuncture Board
1747 N. Market Blvd, Suite 180
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: 916-515-5200
Fax: 916-928-2204

The comprehensive MSTCM program also meets the licensure requirements of most states that license practitioners of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Licensure requirements vary from state to state, and prospective students are advised to contact the appropriate agency in the state in which they intend to practice for information on specific licensure requirements.

Graduates of the MSTCM program are eligible to take the examination and become certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. For more information, contact:

NCCAOM
76 South Laura Street
Suite 1290
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Telephone: (904) 598-1005
Website: www.nccaom.org