Program Overview
The Doctorate in Acupuncture Completion Track is designed for those who have previously graduated from an ACAHM-accredited master’s program and want to obtain a higher skill level in advanced diagnostic studies, collaborative and integrative care, and professional development.
Deepen your understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and gain advanced skills in diagnostic studies and collaborative and integrative care. Students in this program will be required to be co-enrolled in the Master's program.
Program Highlights
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Minimum number of internship clinical training hours before graduation
88
Optional clinical hours to work at Harborview Medical Center
Program Details
The curriculum tables that follow list the tentative schedule of courses each quarter.
Fall
AM6401 TCM Techniques 4 (2 credits)
AM7202 Clinical Diagnosis 1 – Imaging (2 credits)
AM8103 Survey of Integrative Medicine (3 credits)
AM8112 Case Analysis and Clinical Research (2 credits)
AM8806 Specialty Clinic 1 (2 credits)
AM8807 Specialty Clinic 2 (2 credits)
Winter
AM8113 Acupuncture Medical Classics (2 credits)
AM8115 Professional Development (2 credits)
AM8116 Integrated Case Discussions (2 credits)
AM8200 Clinical Diagnosis 2 Lab (1.5 credits)
AM8808 Specialty Clinic 3 (2 credits)
AM8809 Specialty Clinic 4 (2 credits)
GPA 3.0 in master’s degree from an ACAHM accredited or pre-accredited program
Prerequisites for the DAc Program: A bachelor’s degree and the required prerequisite coursework (minimum GPA 2.75). If without a bachelor’s degree, then must complete the required prerequisite coursework in addition to specific general education requirements, which total a minimum of 135 quarter credits.
- General Chemistry with lab (survey level) - 1 course
- General Biology with lab (survey level) - 1 course
- Physics - 1 course
- General Psychology - 1 course
- Intermediate Algebra* - 1 course
*Intermediate Algebra is not college level, and credits will not transfer towards undergraduate degree completion.
Undergraduate Entry Option
In addition to the detailed prerequisites listed above, applicants who plan to start the program without an awarded bachelor’s degree must also complete the following General Education Requirements:
- English Literature and Composition - 9 quarter credits
- Speech Communication or Public Speaking - 3 quarter credits
- Natural Sciences and Mathematics - 9 quarter credits
- Arts and Humanities - 15 quarter credits
- Social Sciences - 15 quarter credits
- Electives - 70 quarter credits
Recommended Elective Courses
For students entering the program without a bachelor's degree, the following are strongly recommended courses to take while completing your general education requirements:
- Anatomy
- Chinese Language (Mandarin)
- Physiology
- Chinese History/Culture/Philosophy
- Organic Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Business
- Cellular Biology
- Marketing
Bastyr accepts graduate and undergraduate transfer credits earned at accredited colleges and universities. Learn what you need to make this process go smoothly.
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Graduates of Basytr’s DAc program are presented with a variety of opportunities to become a respected healer in both conventional and natural medicine circles.
- Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) in private practice
- Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) with a collaborative patient care model with other private practice practitioners
- Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) within an integrative clinic or collaborative clinic
Making an Impact
As a DAc student, you’ll have an opportunity to gain integrative medical experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center. You'll serve patients that might otherwise not have access to acupuncture.
Angela Tseng
DAOM, LAc
Dr. Tseng has been an acupuncturist since 1999. After graduating from Bastyr University with her Master of Science in Acupuncture (1999) and Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine (2000),…
Sara Johanna Bayer
DAOM, MA, LAc, LMP
Sara's past experience was as an instructor and clinical supervisor at various institutions including California Acupuncture Institute, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Northwest…
Kathleen Lumiere
DAOM, MAc, LAc
Dr. Lumiere began an acupuncture program for low-income patients at the 45th Street Medical Clinic in 2000. She has taught as an adjunct faculty member and clinical supervisor at Bastyr…
