ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE
FINGER LAKES SCHOOL OF ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE OF NYCC
New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) - a premier institution in the field of chiropractic
has broadened its educational mission to include professional training in acupuncture and
Oriental medicine (AOM). Founded in 1919, the NYCC has prepared generations of outstanding natural healthcare practitioners. Our high quality educational programs are
contributing to an evolving healthcare system that increasingly integrates complementary
and alternative approaches.
The Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (FLSAOM) of NYCC offers
two master’s degree programs - the Master of Science in Acupuncture, and Master of
Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. These programs reflect our longstanding
commitment to providing healthcare education that views illness within the context of the
whole person: body, mind and spirit. Both chiropractic and Oriental medicine share the
goal of treating the underlying causes of patients’ ailments, not just the symptoms. And
both healthcare approaches assist individuals in maintaining wellness and enhancing
vitality…naturally.
The College is known for its high academic standards, exceptional clinical training, stimulating learning environment and talented faculty. Students enrolled in the FLSAOM of
NYCC have excelled on their National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine board exams, scoring higher than the national average on all parts of
the tests. We are proud of nationally renowned faculty who author award-winning textbooks, give presentations at professional conferences and have achieved the highest levels
of cultural authority in their field.
Among the many resources the College offers in its Oriental masters programs is its
unique Chinese Medicinal Herb Garden – a botanical exhibition that enables students to
learn, hands-on, about the unique characteristics associated with medicinal herbs and
with growing techniques used in their cultivation. Additionally, a spacious, 286-acre campus offers state-of-the-art learning facilities, on-site student residences, a modern twostory library, and a fully equipped athletic center.
We invite you to learn more about our exciting AOM programs as well as the Bachelor of
Professional Studies (with a major in Life Sciences) option. Please contact our Admissions
Office at 1-800-234-NYCC (6922) or [email protected] with any questions you may
have. Come visit our campus and learn more about the Finger Lakes School of
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine of NYCC. Experience first-hand all it has to offer.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Frank J. Nicchi, D.C., M.S.
President
Oriental Medicine Today
An Overview
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Oriental medicine holds at
its core the understanding
that body, mind and spirit
are integrally connected.
Originating in China more
than 2,500 years ago, this
system of medicine—
sometimes referred to as
traditional Chinese
medicine—has continually
evolved as an art and science
while maintaining its
essential philosophical and
theoretical basis.
also been influenced by the
Western scientific tradition,
and has developed new
techniques such as laserand electro-acupuncture
that reflect technological
advances. Today Oriental
medicine is practiced
throughout the world, and
is recognized as a valuable
medical practice by the
United Nations World
Health Organization.
Within Oriental medicine,
illness reflects a disruption or
imbalance in an individual’s
“qi”—pronounced “chee”—
the Chinese term for life force
or vital energy. Balancing the
qi allows the body’s innate
healing potential to function
more effectively. This
medical system encompasses
several distinct practices:
acupuncture, moxibustion,
Chinese herbal medicine,
tuina (a form of therapeutic
bodywork), qigong (a
breathing and movement
therapy), and Chinese dietary
therapy. Many Oriental
medicine practitioners also
incorporate the martial art
taiji, a form of exercise that
circulates qi.
A Growing Healthcare Field
In just three decades,
Oriental medicine has
grown from being virtually
unrecognized as a healthcare
profession in the United
States to being licensed in
more than 40 states. During
this same period, the Oriental
medicine profession has
become solidly established—
and better able to support
the career aspirations of
practitioners—through
many professional advances.
These advances include the
creation of certification and
accreditation organizations,
state and national professional
societies, and organizations
to support research and
scholarship in the field.
Throughout its long history
Oriental medicine has
adapted its practices to new
cultures and differing medical
conditions. In the modern
era, Oriental medicine has
Today Oriental medicine is
practiced in many hospitals
and medical clinics, and is
increasingly covered by
medical insurance. The
Center for Alternative
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Medicine Research and
Education found in its two
landmark studies that an
estimated 42 percent of the
U.S. population utilized some
form of complementary and
alternative medicine in 1997,
an increase of 8 percent from
1990. Moreover, an estimated
$27 billion was spent out-ofpocket for these services in
1997—a 45 percent increase
from 1990, and an amount
comparable to out-of-pocket
expenditures for all physician
services. These numbers
continue to climb as more
people discover that complementary and alternative
medicine can effectively
treat a wide range of medical
conditions, with few if any
side effects. Individuals are
also drawn to CAM therapies
because they support lifestyle
changes that promote balance,
wellness and increased vitality.
Research
Mirroring the growing
recognition and acceptance
of complementary and alternative medicine has been
the increase in support for
medical research to better
understand these practices.
In 2002, for example, the
U.S. Congress allocated over
$100 million to the National
Institutes of Health Center
for Complementary and
Alternative Medicine,
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Fast Facts
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
in the U.S.
Acupuncture is a licensed profession in
more than 40 states, and is increasingly
covered under healthcare insurance plans.
primarily to fund research
related to CAM modalities.
Private foundations,
hospitals, higher education
institutions— including
NYCC—and other organizations are also involved with
the funding and implementation of CAM research
efforts, to help provide a
deeper scientific and clinical
understanding of CAM
therapies. Research results are
persuading medical insurers
to cover more of these
therapies, and are providing
the information on clinical
efficacy that hospitals
and medical clinics need
to develop integrative
approaches to healthcare.
A Rewarding Career Choice
Governmental recognition
and public acceptance of
CAM therapies—and the
increasing body of research
knowledge that supports these
practices—all are welcome
news for individuals who are
considering a career in
acupuncture and Oriental
medicine. With approximately 18,000 licensed
acupuncturists in the U.S.
and 2,000 in Canada, the
number of practitioners is
small relative to the potential
growth of the field. NYCC’s
master’s programs in acupuncture and Oriental medicine
prepare graduates to pursue
these growing opportunities
by providing the skills
necessary to practice in a
variety of clinical settings—
from private practice to
working as part of an
integrative medical team
in a hospital setting.
NYCC’s Lifelong Career
Services
NYCC prides itself on our
high-quality career advisement services. The Career
Development Center, in
collaboration with other
College resources, provides
a wide spectrum of lifelong
services to graduates. In
addition to individual
career counseling that helps
students and graduates
evaluate options and make
informed choices, the
Center provides other
important services. These
services include workshops
and seminars to hone career
development skills, online
databases of job opportunities,
a library of useful career
reference materials, and
online capabilities to work
with Center personnel from
a distance. Providing a firstrate education is only the
beginning of the commitment
NYCC makes to it students
and graduates.
Since its establishment in 1992, the budget
for NIH’s National Center for Complementary
and Alternative Medicine has grown from
$2 million to more than $100 million today,
funding research in Oriental medicine and
other CAM therapies.
Oriental medicine is an under-populated
profession. While there are more than
700,000 licensed physicians and 2,000,000
licensed nurses in the U.S., there are
approximately only 18,000 licensed
acupuncturists.
In 2002, the White House Commission on
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
issued a report endorsing the integration of
CAM modalities into the healthcare system,
and advocating increased funding for
research and educational activities.
A survey conducted in 2001 revealed that
two-thirds of hospitals in New York State
utilize various CAM therapies including
acupuncture—a proportion that is expected
to grow.
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Graduate Programs
in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
The ancient and dynamic
healthcare modality known as
Oriental medicine is both an
art and science. Becoming a
competent and confident
practitioner is a multifaceted
process that involves
understanding theoretical
concepts, learning by doing,
integrating theory with
practice, and working closely
with seasoned practitioners.
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NYCC offers two master’s
degree programs that prepare
students for professional
practice as licensed
acupuncturists—the Master of
Science in Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine
(MSAOM) and the Master of
Science in Acupuncture
(MSA). Though similar,
these programs differ in
one key respect: while
both programs provide
comprehensive training in
acupuncture and related
modalities, the MSAOM also
encompasses the complex
practice of Chinese herbal
medicine.
For qualified students who
meet NYCC’s 90-credit
entrance requirement but
lack a bachelor’s degree,
NYCC also offers a Bachelor
of Professional Studies option.
Master of Science in
Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine
The MSAOM program
provides rigorous training in
Oriental medicine with a
primary focus on the practice
of acupuncture and Chinese
herbal medicine. The program
covers the history, theory
and philosophy of Oriental
medicine, as well as various
Oriental medicine modalities
including tuina, qigong,
moxibustion, Chinese dietary
therapy, and acupressure.
Students also study Western
sciences and biomedicine
to develop the skills and
understanding necessary for
collaborative medical practice
within hospitals and health
centers, learn how to manage
a practice, and gain
understanding of scientific
research in the field. The
program is designed to provide
a thorough grounding in
classical Chinese medicine
theory and practice—
including five-element theory
and the eight principles—as
well as more modern Oriental
medicine techniques.
A hallmark of the MSAOM
program is its extensive
clinical training. The
training includes practical
skills instruction and clinical
observation, followed by a
yearlong clinical internship
during which student-interns
treat patients in a variety of
clinical settings under the
guidance of expert practitioners. As students progress
through the internship phase,
they assume increasing levels
of responsibility for patient
care, and ultimately learn
how to practice as independent healthcare providers.
The MSAOM program is
ideal for students who are
interested in a comprehensive
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education in the field of
Oriental medicine that
includes Chinese herbal
medicine, or who plan to
apply for licensure in a state
that requires training in
herbal medicine.
Master of Science in
Acupuncture
The MSA program covers
the same subject areas as the
MSAOM program, with the
exception of Chinese herbal
medicine. This program
is ideal for healthcare
practitioners (such as
chiropractors, physicians,
nurses, and physical
therapists) and others who
wish to study Oriental
medicine comprehensively
and become licensed
practitioners, but who are
not necessarily interested in
becoming herbalists. Also,
students who are working or
have other major responsibilities apart from school
may wish to consider the
MSA program, since the
MSAOM program requires
additional credits and one
additional trimester to
complete.
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Bachelor of Professional Studies
with a Major in Life Sciences
Advanced Standing for
Healthcare Practitioners
Students enrolled in the MSA or
MSAOM program who lack a
bachelor’s degree have the option of
completing a Bachelor of
Professional Studies degree with a
major in Life Sciences (BPS). The
BPS option is available to NYCC
students who have completed a
minimum of 90 college credits at an
accredited college or university, 33 of
which are in liberal arts and science
courses. An Admissions Counselor
can provide detailed information on
the BPS degree option.
Some required science and
biomedical coursework for the
MSA and MSAOM programs is
similar in content to coursework
required in other healthcare
professions. Depending on a
course’s content and level,
NYCC may grant an applicant
advanced standing by awarding
transfer credit for coursework
previously completed. An
Admissions Counselor can
provide information on NYCC’s
requirements for awarding
transfer credit.
China Trip
NYCC’S China Trip Elective offers third year students a unique opportunity to spend three weeks in the People’s Republic of China studying
in a prestigious hospital setting. Students train in multiple specialty
clinics, receive lectures from experienced and well-known practitioners
and can explore the rich culture of the country including: Tai Ji lessons,
visits to the Great Wall, Forbidden City, the oldest active buddhist temple and more. In Addition, students will observe an integrated system of
Traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine as it has been
practiced in China for over 20 years. The trip is well balanced providing both structure and free time that allows for a custom experience
that best suits each student’s objective. The trip is chaperoned by an
AOM faculty member who is knowledgeable in Chinese culture, language and is familiar with the training hospitals and doctors.
Herb Dispensary
The Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine of New
York Chiropractic College features its own full-service herb dispensary
that fills orders for the various AOM clinical sites, including the
Seneca Falls Health Center, the NYCC Campus Health Center, and
Lifetime Care in Rochester, NY. It is the largest herb dispensary in
upstate New York, carrying more than three hundred high-quality raw
herbs from China, more than three hundred granulated formulas and
single herbs, and a large selection of prepared medicines. The dispensary also serves as a clinical and didactic training facility for the School’s
MSAOM student interns.
Fast Facts
NYCC’s Academic Schedule
At NYCC, students take classes year-round
in order to accelerate their training. Classes
are offered during fall, spring and summer
trimesters, each 15-weeks long.
The MSA program—4 academic years in
length—can be completed in 8 trimesters
(33 months).
The MSAOM program—4.5 academic years
in length—can be completed in 9 trimesters
(36 months).
Classes are scheduled conveniently for
healthcare practitioners and individuals
changing careers, as well as for recent
college graduates.
Accreditation
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NYCC is regionally accredited by the Middle
States Association of Colleges and Schools.
NYCC’s degree programs are approved by
the New York State Education Department
and New York Board of Regents.
The MSA/MSAOM programs are professionally
accredited by the Accreditation Commission for
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture &
Orinetal Medicine is accredited by the
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture
and Oriental Medicine.
Chinese Medicinal Herb Garden
Through its Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, NYCC entered into the arena of herbal medicine education. Masters degree
students in the Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program receive extensive training in the field of traditional Chinese
herbal medicine. Didactic and clinical courses cover the energetic nature and medicinal action of over four hundred individual herbs, as well as the
basics of selecting, modifying and developing appropriate herbal formulas consistent with the pattern of disharmony a patient demonstrates.
In the summer of 2004, the Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine faculty identified the importance of exposure to living plants, and established small
herb garden plots on the north and south sides of the campus library. High Falls Gardens in Columbia County, NY (HFG, a farm-based nonprofit
educational organization, www.highfallsgardens.net) donated over a dozen species of medicinal Chinese herbs that were planted and tended by students and faculty of the AOM department. The perennial species continue to flourish in those beds and their contributions to the depth of herbal
education at NYCC is greatly appreciated by the MSAOM students.
Curriculum Summary
Requirements for the Master of Science Programs
in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Master of Science in Acupuncture (MSA) and Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM) Programs
degree requirements are listed below. Note that courses ~ below are required for the MSAOM program only; all other courses
are required for both the MSA and MSAOM programs.
FIRST TRIMESTER
Credits
AOM 5135 Introduction to Chinese Herbology
AOM 5101 Meridians and Points I
AOM 5100 Oriental Medicine Theory I
AOM 5141 Musculoskeletal Anatomy
AOM 5143 Chemistry for Health Sciences
AOM 5125 Clinical Observation I
MSA and MSAOM
Contact Hours
2
3
3
4
3
.5
15.5
30
45
45
75 (inc lab)
45
15
255
AOM 5210 Introduction to Asian Bodywork
AOM 5205 Introduction to Taiji/Qigong
AOM 5201 Meridians and Points II
AOM 5200 Oriental Medicine Theory II
AOM 5241 Visceral Anatomy
AOM 5242 Human Physiology
AOM 5225 Clinical Observation II
MSA
AOM 5232 ~Materia Medica I
MSAOM
1
.5
3
3
3
2
.5
14
(3)
17
30
15
45
45
60 (inc lab)
30
15
240
(45)
285
THIRD TRIMESTER
AOM 5304 Tuina
AOM 5300 Oriental Medicine Theory III
AOM 5301 Meridians and Points III
AOM 5305 Qigong
AOM 5341 Neuroanatomy
AOM 5342 Systems Physiology
AOM 5345 Concepts in Physics
AOM 5325 Clinical Observation III
MSA
AOM 5332 ~ Materia Medica II
MSAOM
1
3
3
.5
3
2
2
1
15.5
(3)
18.5
30
45
45
15
60 (inc lab)
30
30
30
285
(45)
330
3
3
.5
2
3
3
60 (inc lab)
45
15
30
45
45
1.5
16
(3)
19
45
285
(45)
330
SECOND TRIMESTER
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FOURTH TRIMESTER
AOM 5401 Clinical Skills I
AOM 5410 Oriental Medicine Theory IV
AOM 5405 Tai Ji
AOM 5445 Clinical Psychology
AOM 5441 Principles of Pathophysiology
AOM 5442 Western Clinical Medicine I
AOM 5425 MSA Clinical Assistantship I OR
~AOM 5426 MSAOM Clinical Assistantship I
MSA
AOM 5432 ~ Materia Medica III
MSAOM
Clinical Assistantship Orientation
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FIFTH TRIMESTER
AOM 5515 Oriental Medicine Theory V
AOM 5503 Clinical Skills II
AOM 5505 Disease Patterns I
AOM 5541 Systems Pathophysiology
AOM 5542 Western Clinical Medicine II
AOM 5550 Introduction to Nutrition
AOM 5525 MSA Clinical Assistantship II/ OR
~AOM 5526 MSAOM Clinical Assistantship II
MSA
AOM 5533 ~ Herbal Formulas I
AOM 5560 ~Microbiology
MSAOM
2
2
3
3
3
1
30
45 (inc lab)
45
45
45
15
1.5
15.5
(3)
(2)
20.5
45
270
(45)
(30)
345
3
3
2
2
3
1
1
45
45
30
30
45
15
15
3.5
17.5
(3)
20.5
105
30
(45)
375
3
2
2
3.5
45
30
30
105
3.5
105
14
(2)
(3)
19
315
(30)
(45)
390
2
3
30
45
3.5
105
3.5
12
(3)
(2)
(2)
19
105
285
(45)
(30)
(30)
390
(1)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(3.5)
(3.5)
15
(30)
(30)
(30)
(30)
(30)
(105)
(105)
360
SIXTH TRIMESTER
AOM 5605 Disease Patterns II
AOM 5601 Clinical Skills III
AOM 5606 History and Philosophy of Oriental Medicine
AOM 5652 Medical Research Concepts & Methodology
AOM 5643 Pharmacology & Toxicology
AOM 5610 Integrative Medical Practice I
AOM 5612 Records & Documentation
AOM 5627 Clinical Internship I OR
~AOM5628 MSAOM Clinical Internship I
MSA
AOM 5633 ~ Herbal Formulas II
MSAOM
SEVENTH TRIMESTER
AOM 5705 Disease Patterns III
AOM 5712 Eastern Dietary Therapy
AOM 5744 Integrative Medical Practice II
AOM 5737 MSA Clinical Internship II OR
~AOM 5738 MSAOM Clinical Internship II
AOM 5742 MSA Clinical Internship III OR
~AOM 5743 MSAOM Clinical Internship III
MSA
AOM 5730 ~Chinese Prepared Medicines
AOM 5733 ~ Herbal Formulas III
MSAOM
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EIGHTH TRIMESTER
AOM Elective
AOM 5805 Clinical Case Studies
AOM 5842 MSA Clinical Internship IV OR
~ AOM 5843 MSAOM Clinical Internship IV
AOM 5847 MSA Clinical Internship V OR
~ AOM 5848 MSAOM Clinical Internship V
MSA
AOM 5838 ~ Pharmacognosy & Botanical Medicine
AOM 5832 ~ Chinese Medical Classics I
AOM 5831 ~ Clinical Chinese Herbology I
MSAOM
NINTH TRIMESTER
AOM 5941 ~ Herb Dispensary Practicum
AOM 5937 ~Herbal Medicine Case Studies
AOM Elective
AOM 5932 ~ Clinical Chinese Herbology II
AOM 5935 ~ Chinese Medical Classics II
AOM 5929 ~ MSAOM Clinical Internship VI
AOM 5931~ MSAOM Clinical Internship VII
MSAOM
Total Credits/Contact Hours Required for the MSA Program: 120 Credits/2,265 Contact Hours. Total Credits/Contact Hours Required for
the MSAOM Program: 164 Credits/3,060 Contact Hours. Entering FALL 2010 Tri
In addition: ELECTIVES • AOM5800 – ADVANCED CLINICAL SKILLS ELECTIVE • AOM5801 – ACUPUNCTURE FOR INFERTILITY, PREGNANCY & CHILDREN • AOM5802 – CHINA ABROAD ELECTIVE • AOM5803 – TREATMENT OF PAINFUL
CONDITIONS • AOM5804 – TREATMENT OF INFERTILITY with CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE • AOM5900 – BLOOD STASIS
& IMMUNE DEFICIENCY CONDITIONS IN TCM • AOM5902 – ADVANCED TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE DIAGNOSIS
Campus Features
and Local Attractions
Situated in the beautiful
Finger Lakes region of New
York State, NYCC’s main
campus overlooks Cayuga
Lake, just outside the village
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of Seneca Falls. Majestic
surroundings combined with
a modest cost of living mean
that students enjoy a high
quality of life as they focus
on their graduate studies in
Oriental medicine.
Equipped for Learning
and Leisure
Our 286 rolling acres are
home to the most advanced
teaching and learning
facilities in acupuncture and
Oriental medicine education.
Enhancing the educational
experience for students are
amphitheater-style lecture
halls, numerous science
laboratories, a modern, lightfilled library, high-tech
computer labs, and an on-site
professional clinic. NYCC
also operates clinical training
facilities in Depew (a suburb
of Buffalo) and Levittown
on Long Island, New York,
and has formed clinical
affiliations with other
healthcare institutions.
NYCC’s campus includes an
integrated health facility that
provides unique educational
opportunities to students, as
well as outpatient services—
including chiropractic and
acupuncture—to surrounding
communities.
Further supporting our
students’ well-being are
campus amenities that
promote relaxation, fitness
and fun. The athletic center
houses a cushioned running
track, basketball, volleyball
and racquetball courts, a
25-meter Olympic pool, and
fitness and free-weight rooms.
Outdoor fitness facilities
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include tennis courts, softball
and soccer fields, and a ninehole golf course and driving
range. Our 351-seat theater
is the venue for guest lectures
and healthcare forum
presentations, as well as for
musical, comedy and drama
productions.
Attractively furnished
residence halls and family
apartments allow students
to live comfortably and
affordably on campus, and the
College dining facilities offer
tasty and nutritious meals and
snacks, including a variety of
vegetarian dishes.
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Life Beyond the Campus
Seneca Falls offers dining,
shops and a rich historical
legacy. Site of the first
Women’s Rights Convention
in 1848, Seneca Falls’
landmarks include the
Women’s Hall of Fame,
Women’s Rights National
Historic Park and Elizabeth
Cady Stanton House. The
Seneca-Cayuga Canal—a
12-mile long branch of the
Erie Canal—flows through
the village.
Seneca Falls sits at the center
of a triangle formed by the
cities of Ithaca, Rochester
and Syracuse—each offering
a range of cultural and
recreational activities within
an hour’s drive. Country
roads radiating from Seneca
Falls lead to lush wineries,
abundant farmlands, antique
shops, and lakeside state
parks for swimming, sailing,
hiking and biking. A center
for higher education, the
area is dotted with major
universities and prestigious
liberal arts colleges,
including Cornell University,
Syracuse University, and
the University of Rochester.
Easy day trips to Niagara
Falls, the Adirondack
Mountains, Albany, Buffalo
and Toronto provide
numerous possibilities for
recreation, spectator sports,
shopping and sightseeing.
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Fast Facts
NYCC’s 286-acre campus offers high
quality academic, clinical, research,
residential, dining and athletic facilities.
Students enjoy access to diverse
entertainment, dining, shopping and other
cultural events in nearby Seneca Falls,
Ithaca, Rochester and Syracuse.
The modest cost of living in Seneca Falls
combined with the area’s natural beauty
make NYCC an attractive place for graduate
study.
Admission
to the Programs
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The field of Oriental
medicine draws students of all
ages and walks of life who
share an interest in a holistic
approach to healthcare. In
assessing applicants, NYCC
looks for individuals who
demonstrate the potential to
succeed—as well as a
commitment to helping
people through a healing
profession. Successful
candidates exhibit strong
communication skills,
integrity, professionalism,
and a basic understanding
of acupuncture and Oriental
medicine. Direct contact with
an acupuncturist as a patient,
volunteer assistant or
employee is strongly
encouraged as a way of
becoming more knowledgeable about the field.
Candidates are required to
have successfully completed
90 or more college credits with
a minimum of a 2.5 grade
point average, including 9
hours of bio-science
requirements, 3 of which
need to be General Biology or
equivalent prior to
matriculation.
Applicants trained in another
healthcare profession—such
as chiropractic, medicine, or
nursing—may be eligible to
receive transfer credit for
some or all of the coursework
in basic sciences and biomedicine completed at
another institution.
FLSOAOM also welcomes
applicants who have
completed coursework in
Oriental medicine at another
institution and who are
interested in transferring. An
Admissions Counselor can
provide information on
policies on transfer credit and
advanced placement.
For qualified students who
meet the 90-credit entrance
requirement but lack a
bachelor’s degree, NYCC
offers the option of earning a
Bachelor of Professional
Studies (BPS) with a major in
Life Sciences. To be eligible
for the BPS, students are
required to have completed a
minimum of 33 college
credits in liberal arts and
science courses at an
accredited college or
university. An Admissions
Counselor can provide
detailed information on the
BPS degree option.
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How to Apply
Each applicant is assigned an
Admissions Counselor who
provides guidance through
every step of the process.
Applicants are encouraged
to call, write or e-mail
their Admissions Counselor
regarding questions or
updates on the status of
their application.
The application process
begins with submission of a
completed application form
and processing fee. Applicants
will need official transcripts
from all colleges or universities
attended, as well as three
letters of recommendation
(see application form).
Next, applicants are invited
for an interview during which
they may tour the campus,
meet a faculty member and
learn more about the
program. The interview also
gives NYCC the opportunity
to learn more about the
applicant.
The MSA and MSAOM
programs start in September
of each year. Applications
are evaluated as they are
received. Prospective students
are encouraged to apply for
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admission by May 1 of the
year in which they wish to
enroll. Applications received
after May 1 are considered
provided that space is still
available. Applying early
increases an applicant’s
chances of securing a place
in the entering class.
Come for a Visit
Pursuing an education in
acupuncture and Oriental
medicine is an important
life decision. We strongly
encourage potential students
to visit the College and
experience first-hand all
that NYCC has to offer.
For information about the next
Open House or to arrange a
campus tour, contact the
Admissions Office at:
800-234-NYCC (6922)
enrolnow @ nycc.edu
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Individuals in the process
of completing admissions
requirements are
encouraged to apply to
the MSA or MSAOM
programs while finishing
their undergraduate
courses so that the
admission process can
move forward simultaneously.
In addition to Open Houses
and group tours, we provide
individual campus tours. Your
Admissions Counselor can
plan a visit with your needs in
mind.
Campus Location
and Travel Directions
Local Directions
Take I-80 WEST to the PA
border (Delaware Water
Gap). Continue west to I-380
to Scranton. Merge into I-81
NORTH. Continue north
through Binghamton to Exit
15 (Route 20). Take Route
20 WEST to Seneca Falls.
See local directions.
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NYCC is located minutes
from the New York Thruway
(I-90) at Exit 41, near the
center of New York State. We
are about 45 minutes from
the Syracuse Airport and an
hour from the Rochester
Airport. We are less than 2
hours by car from Buffalo and
Binghamton, less than 3
hours from Albany, and just
under 5 hours from New York
City, Harrisburg, PA and
Cleveland, OH.
From Routes 5 and 20 West:
10 minutes west of Auburn,
road passes Montezuma
Wildlife Refuge and rises
uphill to intersection of
Route 89. Turn LEFT on
Route 89 and go 3 miles
to NYCC. Entrance is
approximately 500 feet
past 4-way stoplight.
From Pennsylvania: From
Philadelphia take Turnpike
NE Extension to Scranton.
From central and southern
PA take I-81 through
Scranton and continue
through Binghamton to Exit
15. Take Route 20 WEST to
Seneca Falls. See local
directions.
From Thruway Exit 41: Turn
RIGHT after tollbooth to
first traffic light. Turn LEFT
at light and take Route 318
to the end (approximately
8 miles). At the stop sign
turn LEFT, go 50 yards and
turn RIGHT on Route 89
SOUTH for approximately 3
miles. NYCC’s main entrance
is approximately 500 feet on
the right.
From Cleveland, Erie and
Buffalo: Take I-90 (NY
Thruway within New York
State) EAST to Exit 41 and
follow local directions.
Rochester
Syracuse
490
31
EXIT 41
90
20
Regional Directions
Canandaigua
5
20
NYCC
Seneca Falls
Geneva
Canandaigua
Lake
5
Waterloo
Skaneateles
Lake
414
Owasco
Lake
96
From Eastern New York State
and New England: Take major
highways connecting to the
New York Thruway (I-90).
Take the Thruway WEST
from Albany to Exit 41 and
follow local directions below.
15
89
Keuka Lake
81
Cayuga Lake
14
38
390
Cortland
20
13
Seneca Lake
96
17
Watkins Glen
Ithaca
79
96B
17
Corning
From New York City and
New Jersey: Take highways
connecting to I-80 in
northern New Jersey.
(8 0 0 ) 2 3 4 - 6 9 2 2
Binghamton
417
15
Elmira
Owego
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