AAAOM Admission Policy

The American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) requires that all students be appropriately qualified for the program they intend to pursue.  The following programs are available for admission.

Certificate Program
The AAAOM Certificate Program is available for qualified students who have appropriately fulfilled the necessary prerequisites for the Certificate Program they intend to pursue.

Degree Program
The AAAOM Degree Program is the most demanding program with regards to admission. It is available to qualified students who have appropriately fulfilled the prerequisite requirements for admission into the accredited Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) degree program. Due to the demands of the MAOM program and the need for an appropriate teacher/student ratio AAAOM may choose to limit admission class size despite sufficient prerequisite qualification.

Degree Program Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master degree program in acupuncture and Oriental medicine at the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM), applicants must have completed at least two academic years (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) of education at the baccalaureate level that is appropriate preparation for graduate level work, or the equivalent (e.g., certification in a medical profession requiring at least the equivalent training of a registered nurse or a physician's assistant) from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The 60 semester or 90 quarter credits requirement includes a completion of 20 semester credits or 30 quarter credits in general education courses with a minimum grade of "C." These general education courses need to be in the following five categories: humanities, communications, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences. Applicants must furnish two letters of recommendation from people who are in a position to evaluate the applicant's general character, academic abilities, perseverance, and determination to pursue a career in Oriental medicine.

A maximum of 30 semester credits or 45 quarter credits (or 50%) of the 60 semester hours/90 quarter hours prerequisite education requirement may be earned through the following assessment techniques: the College Scholarship Services Advanced Placement examinations, the College Scholarship Service (CLEP) College Level Examination Program examinations, the American College Testing PEP (Proficiency Examination Program) examinations, the U.S. Armed Forces Institute and the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support tests. Equivalency credit for corporate and military training may be assigned according to the recommendations established by the American Council on Education in the National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs and the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experience in the Armed Forces.

Credit Transfer
AAAOM welcomes students who wish to transfer credits from other schools. In order for AAAOM to consider a request to transfer credits for courses taken at other, accredited institutions at the baccalaureate level or above, a grade of "C" or a score of 70% is required in each course.

Students who wish to transfer credits from other schools must do so as part of the admissions process and must submit a Transfer Credit Assessment Form to the Academic Dean. Transfer credits may be granted by the Academic Dean based on a careful assessment of previous course work according to AAAOM's course requirements. If the course syllabus and materials perfectly match AAAOM's, then the Academic Dean will grant transfer credits. If there is a question about the course content, the Academic Dean may require a challenge examination.

To graduate from AAAOM, students must take at least one third of their total credits in the AAAOM's curriculum.

Minnesota Immunization Requirement
All students born in 1957 or later must comply with the Minnesota State College Immunization Law (Minn. Stat. 135A.14). An admitted student must show proof of DPT immunization within the last 10 years, as well as measles, mumps, and rubella immunization after his/her first birthday. However, exemptions are permitted for philosophical or medical reasons. Questions regarding this policy should be addressed prior to being admitted.

Note: Some clinical environments not directly affiliated with AAAOM may establish immunization and/or health screening requirements exceeding the Minnesota State College Immunization Law. In addition, some clinical environments not directly affiliated with AAAOM may not accept placement of interns who have not received or are not in the process of receiving certain immunizations and/or health screenings.

Application Procedure
Students may apply for admission at any time of the year, and may begin their studies at the beginning of any trimester. The following documents must be submitted for application:

1. Completed Application for Admission Form.
2. A letter stating applicant's personal, educational and professional goals, with reasons for wishing to attend the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
3. Official transcripts from post-secondary institution(s) attended, indicating satisfactory completion of a minimum of two years' post-secondary education.
   Students who have completed college or university level education in another country must have their foreign credentials evaluated by AACRAO, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. Transcripts need to be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Complete information is available on the AACRAO website at: www.aacrao.org/international/foreignEdCred.cfm
4. Two letters of recommendation.
5. English is the language of instruction for all classes at AAAOM. Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL test also includes the Test of Spoken English (TSE). A minimum score of 500 on the paper-generated test and 173 on the computer-generated test are required for admission. The minimum TSE score is 10. When taking the TOEFL examination, enter the assigned code number for AAAOM: 0104 on the Score Report Request Form.
6. Application fee of $50.00.

In addition to the documents required for admission, as noted above, an interview with a school official and a school tour can be arranged.

Non-Discrimination
AAAOM is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. AAAOM does not discriminate against any student, faculty, or staff member for reasons of race, religion, gender, sexual preference, age, handicap, citizenship, national origin, or political philosophy.

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