Fall 2015 - Wongu University of Oriental Medicine

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ACADEMIC CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK
Fall 2015
Wongu University of Oriental Medicine
8620 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89123
702-463-2122
Effective: October 5, 2015
Copyright©2012 Wongu University of Oriental Medicine. All Rights Reserved.
www.wongu.org
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Summer Term 2016
Fall Term 2016
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Accreditation and Approvals
ACCREDITATION
APPROVALS
Organizational Status
Mission, Goals, and Objectives
Wongu University of Oriental Medicine Mission Statement:
The Meaning of Wongu
Location and Environment
Wongu Community
Board of Directors
Staff
Faculty
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Applying to Wongu University
Admissions Requirements
Application Checklist
English Language Competency
Admissions Procedures
Conditional Admissions
Challenge Examinations
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Program Overview: Master of Science in Oriental Medicine
Complete Course List
Required Course Work in the Master’s Degree Program
ORIENTAL MEDICINE
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ACUPUNCTURE
HERBAL MEDICINE
WESTERN MEDICINE
ELECTIVES
CLINICAL TRAINING
CLINICAL COURSES
Institutional Exams
*Clinic Entrance Exam
*Clinic Level Exam Requirements
Comprehensive Graduation Exam Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
*Schedule of Tuition and Fees
Financial Assistance
Tuition Installment Payment Plan
Refund Policy
STUDENT SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Learning Resources
Books and Supplies
Student Lounge
Bulletin Boards
Student Advising
Student Health Services
Career and Alumni Services
Placement Assistance
Campus Security
Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation Procedure
Parking
ACADEMIC and ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES
Attendance Policy
Didactic Class Attendance
Clinic Course Attendance
Absence from Clinic
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Excused Absences for both Didactic and Clinic courses are:
Unexcused Absence
Registration and Enrollment
Add / Drop
Official and Unofficial Student Academic Transcripts
Grading System
Units of Credit
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
Withdrawal (W)
Incomplete Grades (I)
Auditing Classes
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Repeating a Course
Readmission
Residency Requirements
Leave of Absence Policy
Leave of Absence Policy for International Students
Examinations
CLINIC EXAMS
GRADUATION EXAMINATION
Reservation of Rights to Increase Graduation Units/Hours
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Records Policy
Student Code of Professional Conduct
Classroom Conduct
Grievance Procedure
Grounds for Student Discipline
Disciplinary Procedures
Drug and Alcohol Free Campus
Non-discrimination Policy
Catalog and Website Disclaimer
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Fall Term 2014
October
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October 6
October 13
November
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November 17
Nov 24 - Dec 5
Nov 27 - Nov 30
Dec
15 - Dec 19

Dec 24 - 26
January 1, 2015
New Student Orientation (tentative)
Classes begin
Last day to add/drop without fees
Veteran’s Day,
School closed
Last day to withdraw
Registration period for Winter term
Thanksgiving Break,
School closed
Final exam period
Christmas Break,
School closed
New Year’s Day,
School closed
Winter Term 2015
January 5
January 12
January 19
February 13
February 16
Feb 23 – March 6
March 16 - March 20
Classes begin
Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday,
School closed
President’s Day,
School closed
Registration for Spring Term
Final exam period
Spring Term 2015
April
6

April
6

April 13
May 22
May 25
May 26 – June 5
June 15 - June 19
July 4
Classes begin
Memorial Day,
School closed
Registration period for Summer term
Final exam period
Independence Day,
School Closed
Summer Term 2015
July 6
July 14
August 21
Aug 24 - Sept 4
September
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Sept 14 - Sept 18
Classes begin
Registration for Fall term
Labor day,
School Closed
Final exam period
Fall Term 2015
October
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October 5
October 12
November
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November 16
Nov 23 - Dec 4
Nov 26 - Nov. 29
Dec
14 - Dec 18

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Classes begin
Veteran’s Day,
School closed
Thanksgiving Break,
School closed
Final exam period
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Christmas,
School closed
New Year’s Day,
School closed
Dec 24 - 25
January 1, 2016
Winter Term 2016
January 4
January 11
January 18
February 12
February 15
Feb 22 – March 4
March 14 - March 18
Classes begin
School closed
President’s Day,
School closed
Final exam period
Spring Term 2016
April
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April
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April 11
May 13
May 23 – June 3
May 30
June 13 - June 17
July 4
Classes begin
Memorial Day,
School closed
Final exam period
Independence Day,
School Closed
Summer Term 2016
July 5
July 11
August 15
Aug 22 - Sept 2
September 5
Sept 13 - Sept 19
Classes begin
Registration for Fall term
Labor day,
School Closed
Final exam period
Fall Term 2016
October 3
October 3
October 10
November 11
November 14
Nov 21 - Dec 2
Nov 24 - Nov. 27
Dec 12 - Dec 16
Dec 23 - Dec 26
January 2, 2016
Classes begin
Veteran’s Day, School closed
Thanksgiving Break,
School closed
Final exam period
Christmas,
School closed
New Year’s Day Observed,
School closed
Winter Term 2017
January 3
January 10
January 16
February 10
February 20
Feb 23 – March 3
March 13 - March 17
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Classes begin
School closed
President’s Day,
School closed
Final exam period
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Spring Term 2017
April
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April
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April 10
May 12
May 22 – June 2
May 29
June 12 - June 16
July 4
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Classes begin
Memorial Day,
School closed
Final exam period
Independence Day,
School Closed
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear Student,
Welcome to Wongu University! Wongu University is the first and only school of Oriental medicine in the state of
Nevada. We are a dynamic community of healers committed to promoting health and well-being through the
knowledge and practice of Oriental medicine.
The art and science of healing through Oriental medicine has developed and advanced for over a millennia for
countless generations. Wongu University offers a program of study and practice, grounded in an understanding of
human nature that fosters students’ compassion for those who suffer. At Wongu University, we train students on all
forms of Oriental medicine, including Korean medicine, as well as Western medicine.
Las Vegas, as an international center for conferences and global engagements, provides an exceptional forum for the
advancement of Oriental medicine. Committed to advancing the cooperation of Western and Eastern medicine,
faculty, staff, and students work together to that end. Our passion is to promote the health and wellness of people
throughout the world through Oriental medicine.
Congratulations on your decision to take on the exciting challenge of becoming a skilled practitioner of Oriental
medicine. We wish you all the best for a successful and exciting experience at Wongu University!
Sincerely,
Daniel M. Davies
President & CEO
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALS
ACCREDITATION
Wongu University of Oriental Medicine has been granted Candidacy status for institutional accreditation by the
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), which is the recognized accrediting
agency for freestanding institutions and colleges of acupuncture or Oriental medicine that offer such programs.
The Master's’ degree – Oriental Medicine program in English of the Wongu University of Oriental Medicine has been
granted Candidacy status by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), which is
the recognized accrediting agency for programs preparing acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners. ACAOM
is located at:
8941 Aztec Drive
Eden Prairie
Minnesota 55347
Phone: (952) 212-2434
Fax: (952) 657-7068
APPROVALS
State of Nevada Board of Oriental Medicine
Wongu University has been approved by the Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine as the only higher education
institution to offer the Master of Science Degree program in Oriental Medicine. For questions, please contact:
Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine
7231 S. Eastern Ave. Ste B-107
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 837-8921
Fax: (702) 914-8921
http://orientalmedicine.nv.gov/
In addition, Wongu University has met the requirements of NRS 394.630 and the degree Wongu University offers is
valid pursuant to NRS 394.455 and NRS 394.700.
ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS
Nonprofit Status:
Wongu University is a post-secondary education institution founded under the laws of State of
Nevada. It is also recognized by the Internal Revenue Service of the U.S. Department of the Treasury as an
organization exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to
Wongu University are, therefore, tax deductible.
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MISSION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES
WONGU UNIVERSITY OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of Wongu University of Oriental Medicine is to educate students to become skilled Oriental medicine
practitioners possessing compassion and integrity
Programmatic Goals:
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Further the understanding regarding Oriental medicine with other healthcare communities and the public at
large.
Provide students with a thorough understanding of the theories and systems of traditional Oriental medicine
and knowledge of the historical roots
Train students in the clinical skills required to apply that knowledge in the safe and effective treatment of
patients.
Enable graduates to function collaboratively as a healthcare provider in the modern healthcare system
Train competent practitioners, advocates and leaders of Oriental medicine.
Program Educational Objectives:
Graduates of Wongu University’s master’s degree program will be able to:
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Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of traditional Oriental medicine theory and practices in the areas of
acupuncture, Oriental herbal medicine, Korean traditional medicine, qi cultivation, and Oriental bodywork.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of biomedical clinical sciences, including diagnosis, physical examination, laboratory
tests and procedures.
3. Collect the necessary information using traditional Oriental medicine diagnostic methods to formulate a
proper OM diagnosis.
4. Create treatment strategy based on the diagnosis and administer treatment plans with appropriate
modalities and techniques.
5. Plan and execute an effective herbal treatment and understand professional issues related to the
appropriate herbal management, herb-drug interactions, and consultation.
6. Effectively guide patients in a healthy lifestyle including nutrition and exercise.
7. Assess effectiveness and modify treatments according to changes in the patient's presentation.
8. Recognize signs and symptoms necessitating referrals to appropriate complementary healthcare providers in
the biomed community.
9. Understand and comply with professional, legal and ethical standards and practices as established by the
profession.
10. Understand best practices in successful clinic management.
11. Participate in community services and incorporate healthy lifestyle and behaviors in their personal lives.
THE MEANING OF WONGU
Wongu (
圓球
) literally means a “round ball.” It represents all elements that exist in nature and suggests the harmony
that exists within them and between all people. By extension, it also refers to the origin of life as well as the seeds of
Oriental medicine. As is true of all things that are at one with nature, a healer’s journey involves achieving balance
and harmony in the lives of patients as well as the healer.
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LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENT
In Historic Nevada
In 1973, Nevada became the first state in the United States to grant licenses to practitioners of Oriental medicine.
Among California and 20 other states with schools of Oriental medicine, Nevada stands out as one among only three
states recognizing doctors in Oriental medicine, i.e. OMDs as distinguished from licensed acupuncturists. Wongu,
located in this historic state, will emerge as a leader in the advancement of traditional Oriental medicine.
Las Vegas as the Hub of the World
Las Vegas is a place of global attraction, hosting a variety of international conventions, including world-class
exhibitions and conferences for medical professionals on a yearly basis. It provides a myriad of hotel and convention
center choices for the gathering of leading practitioners and researchers with convenient distance to the airport. Las
Vegas visitors and residents, together with the Wongu University community, can mutually benefit from
opportunities arising out of such global assemblies and the exchange of wider knowledge. Easy access to such
abundant resources qualifies this city as a premier location for a school of Oriental medicine.
Wongu’s Facilities
Wongu University has over 12,000 sq. feet in two adjacent buildings to meet the needs of both didactic and clinical
education. The two buildings house spacious classrooms, administrative offices, a library, student and faculty lounge
areas, kitchen, and Wongu Health Center. All facilities are conveniently located on 8620 and 8630 S. Eastern Ave, Las
Vegas, Nevada, 89123; allowing for students and faculty to use the 110 bus line to travel to campus. In addition,
Wongu provides roughly 65 parking spaces for students, faculty, and staff.
Wongu University of Oriental Medicine’s structures have been newly renovated; and in particular, Wongu Health
Center, the only teaching community OM clinic in Nevada, has a beautiful meditation room, a patient lounge, herbal
dispensary, administrative and practitioner’s offices, an intern lounge, and nine professional treatment rooms.
Classrooms are fully equipped with teaching aids, including white boards, charts, overhead projectors and screens,
anatomical models, and other teaching aids. All of the classrooms contain desks, chairs, and treatment tables for
demonstration. The classroom used for practicum classes is equipped with 10 treatment tables.
Wireless Internet access is available for use with laptops, along with copier/printers. Students also have access to and
frequently use top-of-the-range clinical equipment in their classes and clinical rotations, including acupuncture beds,
e-stimulator, disposable needles, battlefield needles, ear seeds, and moxa just to name a few.
Wongu University’s business hours are from 9:30 to 5:30. Classes and clinic shifts are available during mornings,
afternoons, and in the evenings; for both part-time or full-time students.
Wongu’s library offers services to students by providing the most current news and information on Oriental medical.
Students are responsible for remaining current on library policies, hours of operations, check out policies, fines for
overdue books and returning books by deadlines.
There are many housing options in the area, and Wongu does not provide on-campus housing. Staff is available to
assist students with housing needs.
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WONGU COMMUNITY
Wongu is a close-knit school, staffed by dedicated, reputable, and compassionate professionals. Most of Wongu
faculty members have been in practice for over five years, and are well-known professionals in their own fields of
practice. Our caring and dedicated professors and staff work diligently to promote a successful student-centered
didactic and practical learning experience in both the classrooms and clinic. The professors also actively engage with
students to nurture best practices and learning.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Chair: Ki Hoon Kim, DivM, ThD (Hon)
Bishop Kim is the Regional President of Universal Peace Federation and Archbishop of Family Federation for World
Peace Unification (FFWPU). Dr. Kim earned his Masters of Divinity degree from the Unification Theological Seminary
in New York and received an Honorary Doctor of Theology from Sun Moon University in Korea. He has served as the
Bishop of Chicago, where he also founded the Korean Broadcasting Company and became the publisher of the Segye
Times weekly Korean newspaper. Bishop Kim has worked tirelessly in leadership and administrative positions for
intra- and inter-FFWPU organizations.
Vice Chair: Michael C. Smith
Mr. Michael C. Smith Smith brings his considerable experience and expertise in business, marketing and public
relations to the Wongu University of Oriental Medicine. As former President of Baker and Smith Advertising Michael
partnered with one of Madison Avenue's most celebrated creative minds and art director's Stephen Baker, the author
of America's longest running ad campaign "Let your fingers do the walking" for AT&T. Mr Smith was also the Partner
and President of the public relations and advertising agency Global Image Associates of Washington DC and
co-executive producer of several documentaries including El Salvador Revolution and Romance and One Incoming
narrated by Charlton Heston.
Mr. Smith also lends his expertise in nonprofit corporate development and management as former President of two
nonprofits, Freedom Leadership Foundation and the American Constitution Committee both devoted to improving
the human condition through the advancement of freedom and human rights for all people. Mr. Smith is a Remax Hall
of Fame multiple award winning Realtor, and currently the President of a new non-profit project American Leadership
Alliance.
Jungsoon Cho, BA
Rev. Cho has a BA in Pastoral Theology from now Sun Moon University in Korea, and served as a pastor in Korea. In
2002, he founded the Peace World Medical Company in Korea. From 2005 to 2008, he was the president for both the
New Hope Education Foundation and the Ilshim Hospital Foundation in Brazil. Rev. Cho was the Founding President of
Wongu University and brings years of administrative and community experience and leadership to Wongu University.
Fredrick L. Jackson, Ph.D.
Dr. Jackson earned his Ph.D in Biomedical Science in 1982 from the University of Texas, Houston. For the last 32 years,
Dr. Jackson has been vitally involved in teaching, research and academic administration. In academic year: 2000-2001,
he was the elected representative of the faculty to the Administration and the Board of Regents for the State of
Nevada; his constituencies were the 500 faculty and 40,000 students of the Community College of Southern Nevada,
Las Vegas, NV (CCSN). From July/2007-June/2013, Dr. Jackson served as the Chair of the CCSN Biological Sciences
Department comprised of 25 full-time and 60 part-time faculty members. He was also responsible for managing its
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departmental annual budget of about $ 4 million dollars; the department served about 3500 students each semester
during Dr. Jackson’s period of chairmanship.
Fiona Kelley, BA, MSOM, OMD
Dr. Fiona Kelley received her Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa
Fe, New Mexico and is a senior practitioner of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Her specialties include stress
reduction, treatments for anxiety and depression, infertility, pain, sports injuries, digestive disorders and many more.
In addition, Dr. Fiona Kelley maintains the following specialties and credentials: National Diplomat in Oriental
Medicine, training in Medical Qigong at Xiyan Hospital in Beijing, Certification in Advanced Acupuncture from the
International Acupuncture Training Center in Beijing. As an active advocate of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, she
has served as a member of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance, Acupuncturist Without Borders (AWB),
former Vice President of the Nevada Oriental Medicine Association. In addition, as a past board member and Vice
President of the Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Kelley has continued her efforts to support the
acupuncture profession to further advance acupuncture and Oriental medicine in the State of Nevada.
President & CEO: Daniel Davies, Ph.D.
Dr. Daniel M. Davies received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington, Masters for both Southern
Methodist University and Drew University, and Doctorate from Theological Seminary at Drew University. Dr. Davies is
the author of a book, numerous peer-reviewed journal articles as well as frequent presenter at academic
conferences. His book, The Life and Thought of Henry G. Appenzeller: Missionary to Korea: 1852-1902 (Edwin Mellen
Press, 1987), is considered a major contribution to the study of mission work in Korea and the development of Korean
society. He served as a tenured Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the International Department
at Sun Moon University (Korea) and, later, served on the Executive Development Committee at Cheongshim
International Academy (Korea). Having lived many years in Korea, he has been a strong advocate of the benefits of
traditional Asian medicine and is an ex-officio member of the board. STAFF
President & CEO
Daniel Davies, Ph.D.
[email protected]
Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Kang, MBA
[email protected]
Chief Academic Officer
Yeaji Suh, PhD, OMD
[email protected]
Dean of Academic and Clinical Affairs
Privacy Officer & Safety Officer
Vim Osathanugrah, DAOM, OMD, L.Ac.
[email protected]
Academic Coordinator
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Dominique Macalinao
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Debbie J. Fiala, BA
[email protected]
Registrars
Sonia Y. Kim, BA
[email protected]
Angela Stueber, MSAOM, OMD
[email protected]
Library Coordinator
Dominique Macalinao
[email protected]
Office Manager
Al-Yasha Anderson, BA
[email protected]
IT & Communications Coordinator
Kwun Yee Lai
[email protected]
FACULTY
Nancy Brandt, DVM, CVC, CVA
Dr. Brandt attended the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical School and graduated with honors in 1990.
Before attending medical school she obtained a 5 year triple BA degree in biology, chemistry and physics. In 1998 she
began her studies in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, chiropractic medicine, naturopathic modalities like homeopathy
and pioneered the field of veterinary aromatherapy. In 1999 she founded the Natural Care Institute, an exclusive
holistic veterinary practice focusing on Traditional Chinese Medicine and other modalities for animals. Dr. Brandt has
spent years integrating multiple medical modalities into her practice of healing. Dr. Brandt teaches Western medicine
courses.
Byung Soo Choi, MSOM, LAc
Prof. Byung Soo Choi is a master teacher and clinician in the fields of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and clinical
application. He has over twenty years of teaching and clinical experience, and has taught at various Oriental Medical
Universities throughout the United States. He regularly conducts thorough, comprehensive review classes on
acupuncture, theory, herbs, formulas, and western medicine for California Acupuncture Licensure Examination (CALE)
and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Prof. Choi teaches
Oriental medicine and herbology courses. Michelle Dahan, MS
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Prof. Dahan obtained her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2005, and completed her M.S.
in Counseling, specializing in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy in 2010 from the University of Phoenix. In addition to
the coursework and practical application of the graduate program, Michelle has completed over 3,500 postgraduate
clinical hours in her field of study toward psychotherapy licensure. Her training background includes a wide spectrum
of mental health and emotional disorders, as well as additional training in treating adolescents, and assessing for
crisis intervention. Prof. Dahan also conducts regularly a mandated anger management treatment program for both
adolescents and adults. Prof. Dahan teaches Counseling and Communications at Wongu University.
Desta Dibaba, MS
Prof. Desta Dibaba holds a Masters degree in Applied Physics from Punjabi University, India. Prof. Dibaba has an
extensive background as an educator of physics. He has taught undergraduate Physics courses for 6 years at Debub
University , Dilla College of Teacher Education in Ethiopia. He also has served in the position of Head of the Physics
Department at the same college for two years. Currently, he is a Physics instructor at College of Southern Nevada
(CSN). Professor Dibaba teaches physics at Wongu University.
Hon-Vu Q. Duong, MD
Dr. Duong is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, and completed his General Surgery training at the
University of Virginia Health Science Center; his ophthalmology residency at Howard University Hospital, and his
fellowship in Ophthalmic Pathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. Currently, Dr. Duong serves as a
Senior Lecturer of Biology at Nevada State College; where he teaches Neuroscience, Anatomy & Physiology,
Pathology, Molecular & Cell Biology, and Microbiology. He is also the Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology at the
Westfield Eye Center, where he lectures and mentors ophthalmology residents on Ophthalmic Pathology. Dr. Duong
has been published in peer review journals, including Current Ocular Therapy and Principles and Practice of Cornea.
He has lectured at regional and national ophthalmology meetings. He has also participated in several humanitarian
missions to Haiti and Vietnam. At Wongu University, Dr. Duong teaches Western Medicine courses
Michael Ferris, MSTOM, OMD
Prof. Ferris received a BA in Asian Studies with a minor in Chinese language from San Diego State University. He
continued on to work as a translator and interpreter of Mandarin Chinese for numerous international corporations,
governments and museums while living in Taiwan and traveling throughout Asia for over ten years. He returned to
San Diego to study traditional Chinese medicine at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego. He is licensed in
California and Nevada, and currently treats patients at his private practice in Northwest Las Vegas. Prof. Ferris teaches
Oriental medicine and Acupuncture courses at Wongu University.
Rachel Kohl, MSTOM, OMD
Dr. Kohl is a Las Vegas native who received her BA in psychology from UNLV before going on to obtain her Oriental
medicine degree from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego. She also has over 13 years experience in
business development and bookkeeping, having worked in and consulted with multiple small businesses and startups.
She is licensed in California and Nevada and sees patients at her private practice in Northwest Las Vegas. She is also
the owner of Acu Accounting, a consulting business to aid new acupuncturists entering the field. Dr. Kohl teaches
Psychology and Acupuncture courses at Wongu University.
Anita Lanier, MA, MTOM, OMD
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Prof. Anita Lanier earned her Masters of Education from San Francisco State University and her Masters of Traditional
Oriental Medicine from Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Certified and
licensed in Therapeutic massage and Asian bodywork therapies, she has also spent several years as a massage
therapist and Shiatsu instructor and has also owned her own massage therapy and wellness clinics in California and
Southern Nevada. In addition to running her own acupuncture and massage therapy clinic, Prof. Lanier teaches
courses in Oriental medicine and acupuncture.
Richard “Kyo” Mitchell, MA, DAOM, MPH, OMD
Dr. Mitchell received both his master’s and doctoral degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine from Bastyr
University. He received his master’s degree in public health from Northern Illinois University. He did a two year
medical residency specializing in acupuncture and oriental medicine at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Dr.
Mitchell served as a member of the core clinical and didactic faculty in the Bastyr University’s School of Acupuncture
and Oriental Medicine for eleven years. He has done additional medical training in China. At Shanghai’s Longwah
hospital, he received additional training in both orthopedics and the use of acupuncture for neurological disorders. At
Shanghai’s Shuguang Hospital, he received additional training in the traditional Chinese Medical approach to cancer
and its side effects. Dr. Mitchell also received additional training in Internal medicine at the hospital of the Chengdu
University of Traditional Chinese medicine. Dr. Mitchell teaches courses in Oriental Medicine.
Vimolroj Osathanugrah, MS, DAOM, OMD
Dr. Vim Osathanugrah received her MS in Environmental Science from Chulalongkorn University and MA in Education
Administration from California State University of Los Angeles prior to obtaining her MATCM from Yo San University
and DAOM from Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine. She has an extensive administrative experience
in higher education as well as clinical experience. Dr. Vim has worked at other Oriental medicine schools, including
Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College (AIMC) in Berkeley, Dongguk University Los Angeles (DULA), and Samra
University of Oriental Medicine. Dr. Vim teaches Oriental medicine and acupuncture courses. Dr. Vimalso supervises
in the clinic.
Amina Sadik, Ph.D
Dr. Sadik earned a Master of Science in organism and populations at the University of Rennes, a Master, and a
Doctorate of Science in Phytopathology and Food Processing at the University of Nantes, France. Most recently, she
completed a Master of Science in Medical Education Leadership at the University of New England, College of
Osteopathic Medicine.
She is currently an Associate Professor of Medical Biochemistry in the Basic Sciences Department at Touro University
Nevada, College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is a student-centered faculty member who mentors and involves
medical students and graduate students in her quantitative and qualitative research projects. Her research interests
include breast cancer, cardiovascular diseases, medical education, and program evaluation. Her scholarly activities
comprise writing chapter books, peer reviewed articles, conducting collaborative workshops, and giving presentations
at national and international conferences. Her greatest honor is the bestowing of the Wissam of Officer of the
National Order of Merit by His Majesty the King Mohammed IV in July 2014. Dr. Sadik will be teaching biomed courses
at Wongu University.
Shi Chang Yuan
Shifu Chang Yuang is Kungfu and Taiji master. He began his studies at the Shaolin Temple in Songshan, China, at the
age of 12. He is the 33rd generation Master and have been teaching Kungfu and Taiji for over a decade. In addition to
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teaching, he has demonstrated his training internationally, including Thailand, Brazil, Canada, and Russia. Master
Chang Yuan also received trained at the Zhenglei Chen Taiji School in Zhengzhou, China, in the traditional Chen Style
Taiji. Shifu Chang Yuan not only teaches his students Taiji and its forms, but also how to live a Taiji lifestyle.
Angela Stueber, MSAOM, OMD
Prof. Stueber received her BS in Health Fitness, Promotion & Rehabilitation from Central Michigan University. She
then went on to study Chinese Medicine at Bastyr University in Seattle, WA and earned a Master of Science degree in
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She has been a licensed acupuncture practitioner in the state of Indiana for over
6 years. In addition to her knowledge of Oriental medicine, Prof. Stueber has extensive experience in administrative
roles as well. She also teaches courses in herbology and Oriental medicine.
Yeaji Suh, PhD, MSOM, OMD
Dr. Suh received her MA and PhD from UCLA prior to obtaining her MSOM degree from Samra University of Oriental
Medicine. She has taught and lectured at numerous universities, including UCLA and USC, and has an extensive list of
publications on research and translation. As an experienced administrator, Dr. Suh has also held numerous
administrative and academic posts at regionally accredited universities as well as Oriental medicine schools. She has
represented Oriental medicine schools in various capacities and has worked with both intra- and inter- Oriental
medicine organizations. Dr. Suh teaches courses in Oriental medicine, Acupuncture, and Herbology.
Chie Uekihara, MS, DC
Dr. Chie Uekihara received her MS in Kinesiology with Sports Medicine and Injuries Studies emphasis from California
State University of Long Beach prior to receiving a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University
of Health Sciences. Dr. Chie has a BA in Education from Osaka University of Education in Japan. She has been teaching
courses on Anatomy and injury prevention for DK Body International (DKBI), which certifies Pilates Instructors.
Through DKBI, she has co-created coursework and led lectures on Pregnancy Pilates in Nevada and Japan. She owns
Serenity Wellness, a chiropractic and wellness clinic. Dr. Chie teaches biomed courses.
Douglas Walton, MS
Prof. Douglas Walton focused on the study of plants in extreme environments both as an undergraduate and a
graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno. He has studied the metabolites produced by leaf, root, and berry
under those conditions, he looked at the effects that winemaking had on the metabolite profiles and the DNA
transcription factors bound during stress in an effort to recreate metabolic pathways in a woody species. For the past
seven years, he has taught biology and chemistry courses for both the College of Southern Nevada as well as Nevada
State College. He has worked in industrial research and development on diagnostic treatments for various genetic
mutations in humans, and most recently he has been involved in diagnostics for protist and bacterial infections in
food crops and ornamentals in the Great Basin. Prof. Walton teaches basic science courses at Wongu.
Alyssa Wampole, MTOM, OMD
Prof. Wampole received her BA from UCLA prior to obtaining Masters in Oriental Medicine in 2004 from Emperor’s
College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, California. She is a practitioner of the "Balance Method"
style of acupuncture, as taught by Richard Tan. She also has a black sash in Taiji, and has been studying and teaching
both Taiji and Qigong for more than ten years. A certified Yoga Instructor, she currently owns a Yoga studio
alongside her private practice. She is also a raw foods enthusiast, and has been teaching and lecturing about raw
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foods and raw foods preparation for nearly five years. Her
Nourishment for the Spiritual Warrior
was published in
2012. Prof. Wampole is a supervisor at the Wongu Health Center.
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
APPLYING TO WONGU UNIVERSITY
Wongu University operates on a quarter system and accepts applications in Fall and Spring. The admissions
committee reviews and renders decisions as applications are submitted. Wongu encourages applicants to submit the
required applications materials as soon as possible and at least 30 days prior to the start date of a new quarter.
Wongu will accept the completed application form and all supporting materials from candidates by mail, e-mail or in
person. Letters of recommendation, TOEFL scores, and official transcripts must be sealed and sent by the issuing
individual or institution directly to Wongu. The application fee is $100, payable in check to Wongu University.
Applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt of application materials by contacting the Admissions Office. Phone:
(702) 463-2122. Fax: (702)946-5050. Email:
[email protected]
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
A four-year bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary
of education.
A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale.
Students who were educated outside the United States must meet the same admissions requirements as
U.S.-educated applicants. Credentials must be equivalent to those of U.S.-trained applicants and will need to
be formally evaluated by an independent credentials evaluation agency before the application can be
formally considered. International institutions’ transcripts must be submitted with the appropriate
translation and equivalency analysis from a recognized agency that is a member of The National Association
of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), such as World Education Services (
www.wes.org
), or Educational
Records Evaluation Service at
www.eres.com
. A list of approved agencies can be found on the National
Association of Credential Evaluation Services website:
www.naces.org
.
Students who were educated outside the United States must successfully demonstrate written and oral
competency in English. These applicants must submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) of at least 500 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or at least 61 on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet based test (iBT), which also requires a minimum speaking
exam score of 26 and a minimum listening exam score of 22, or a level 6 on the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.
• OR completed a two-year (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) baccalaureate level education in an
institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or from an equivalent
English language institution in another country.
*At this time, Wongu cannot offer admissions to international students.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
1.
An official transcript from each college/university previously attended. Academic transcripts must be sent
directly from the institution to the attention of the Admissions Office.
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2.
3.
4.
Two letters of recommendation: Letters may be from teachers, employers, colleagues, and/or healthcare
professionals. References must state how long they have known the student and in what capacity. They
should list the student’s strengths and character traits and why they recommend the student’s admission to
the University. Recommendation letters must be sent directly from the individual to the Admissions Office.
Personal statement (500 words minimum) describing the path that led the student to choose Oriental
medicine as a profession, including the student’s philosophy and goal as a healthcare professional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
All documents must be sent together, except the official transcript(s) and the recommendation letters which must be
sent to us directly by the issuing institution/individual.
Note to Applicants
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All forms must be downloaded from Wongu University’s official website.
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Information submitted by the applicant for admission to Wongu University must be complete and accurate.
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Information submitted by the applicant will be considered and treated as strictly confidential.
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Application instructions not present in this document will be made available online at www.wongu.org.
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Any questions regarding the application process should be directed to:
[email protected]
ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPETENCY
English language competency is required of all students seeking admission. This may be satisfied by:
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scoring at least 500 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or at least 61 on the Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet based test (iBT) which also requires a minimum speaking exam score
of 26 and a minimum listening exam score of 22, or a level 6 on the International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) exam. Applicants who do not satisfy this requirement may be considered for admission with
English as a second language, but they must satisfy the proficiency requirement in English before beginning
the clinical experience.
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or the student completed a two-year (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) baccalaureate level
education in an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or from an
equivalent English language institution in another country.
●
Applicants who do not satisfy this requirement may be considered for admission with English as a second
language, but they must satisfy the proficiency requirement in English before beginning the clinical
experience.
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES
1.
Application Review
In evaluating applicants, many factors are taken into consideration including prior academic achievement,
professional experience, recommendations, other noteworthy accomplishments, personal character, and future
potential.
2.
Admissions Interview
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After Wongu has received the prospective student’s application, the admissions office will contact the student to
schedule an admissions interview. The interview may take place in person, by phone, or via the Internet. The
admissions interview allows the student to acquire additional information about Wongu and gives the admissions
office the chance to get to know the applicant.
3.
Admissions Decision
The student will be notified in writing of the University’s decision within two (2) weeks of the interview.
4.
Deposit
Upon notification of acceptance, the student will be asked to reserve their space with a $300 non-refundable
deposit. The deposit will be applied to the first quarter tuition.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSIONS
A prospective applicant may be admitted with “Conditional Admission” status when the applicant has demonstrated
that the applicant is admissible, even though all of the necessary documentation has not been provided, such as when
an international student requires extra time to obtain official transcripts from a foreign institution. The prospective
applicant will have no more than 180 days, or two quarters, to provide the missing documentation. Upon receipt and
review of the missing documentation, full admission will only be granted after review and approval by the Chief
Academic Officer. If all outstanding conditions for admission are not met by the end of the second quarter of
enrollment, the student may be deemed ineligible for admission. The prospective applicant may reapply for
admission once the necessary requirements have been met.
TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY
Transfer Students
Wongu accepts transfer students in good standing (a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5) who meet Wongu University’s
admissions requirements. Transfer students must follow the same application and admissions procedures as required
of new students. In addition, they must complete a minimum of 120 units and 100 percent of their clinical training at
Wongu University.
Transfer students from foreign institutions must have their educational credentials evaluated by a credential
evaluation agency that is a member of The National Association of Credential Services (NACES), such as World
Education Services (
www.wes.org
) or Educational Records Evaluation Service at
www.eres.com
. A list of approved
agencies can be found on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website:
www.naces.org
. All
transfer credits are subject to review and approval by the Academic Department.
All transcripts for undergraduate and graduate work must be submitted directly from all institutions attended by the
transferring student. Additionally, transfer students may also be required to submit further items such as
documentation of clinical training hours, course syllabi and/or course descriptions to ensure proper analysis of
transfer credit.
Once a student is admitted and enrolled, courses taken at another institution may not be applied for transfer credit,
unless prior written approval is obtained from the Chief Academic Officer. No credit is given for “life experience” or
“experiential learning.” Likewise no credit is granted for military or corporate training nor through portfolio
assessment. Wongu University accepts only transfer credit judged to be equivalent in content and quality to The
University’s graduation requirements.
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Transfer Credit Evaluation
Once a student has enrolled in the program, the student may request transfer credit for specific classes that are
essentially similar in description, content, level, and credit/hours and were taken at an accredited college or
university. Students must fill out a Transfer Credit Evaluation Request Form and submit catalogs and syllabi to
ascertain the alignment of course content. Transfer credit must be requested and reviewed within 12 months of the
student’s matriculation or prior to the quarter in which the course is offered (whichever occurs first).
The Academic Department will inform the student in writing of any award of transfer credits. The Registrar will
maintain records of transfer credits granted in individual student’s file. The evaluation of transfer credit shall be
completed within the quarter that the official transcript and Transfer Credit Evaluation Request Form were received.
The student will receive verification of transfer credit granted by the Registrar, no later than the end of the first year
of enrollment. If, after receiving transfer credit verification, a student still feels that additional transfer credit should
be granted, the student must appeal in writing to the Chief Academic Officer.
Guidelines
The Academic Department conducts student transfer credit evaluations, according to the following guidelines:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
The student must have been fully accepted.
Official transcript(s) from all previously attended colleges or universities must be received.
Transfer Credit Evaluation Request Form,* available in the Academic Department, must be completed.
Transfer credit is awarded for courses completed at an accredited college or university with a grade of “B-”
or higher. Students may take challenge examination (s) for course credit, if applicable.
Western medicine courses must have been completed within eight (8) years of matriculation into the
program (Exceptions to this policy may be made for actively practicing medical professionals). Western
medicine courses are transferable only from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S.
Secretary of education, or ACAOM accredited institutions. Natural science credits from non-accredited or
vocational schools are non-transferable.
Transfer credits of Oriental medicine and acupuncture courses will only be offered for courses taken at
ACAOM accredited institutions. If the course was completed more than eight (8) years ago, the student must
repeat the course (Exceptions to this policy may be made for practitioners with appropriate licensures).
The University reserves the right to require challenge examinations in the evaluation of all transfer credit.
Advanced Standing
Advanced Standing is available for individuals with medical doctorates (MD, ND, DC, DO), and in some cases for nurse
practitioners, whose significant Western science transfer credit allows for reduced tuition and fees.
The University may accept transfer credit toward the Master’s program that is equivalent to its program graduation
requirements. The admissions requirement is completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree from an institution
accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of education. A maximum of 45 quarter/30 semester units
from the applicant’s four-year bachelor’s degree may be transferred for coursework that is equivalent to the Master’s
program graduation requirements. At least one academic year, 45 quarter/30 semester units, is required to be
completed in the program.
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CHALLENGE EXAMINATIONS
Challenge Examinations are subject to the following guidelines:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The student must take a separate examination for each course challenged
The student must achieve a minimum score of 75% on each exam taken
Challenge exams may not be repeated
All challenge exams must be successfully completed by the end of the second quarter of enrollment
All challenge examinations are subject to a challenge exam fee.
Transfer Fees
A transfer fee will apply to the evaluation of all courses transferred into the MSOM program, with the exception of
the following WM 200 courses: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Organic and Biochemistry. The transfer fee is
15% of the current tuition, per unit, up to a maximum of $200. If an equivalency exam is required, an additional fee of
30% of the current tuition, per unit, will apply. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding the
transfer student application requirements, our admissions staff is available to assist you.
Non-Matriculated Students
Wongu University will consider applicants who are not seeking a degree, but who require coursework to meet an
educational objective other than a University’s degree, which includes students participating in the Nevada Board of
Oriental Medicine licensure application, licensed acupuncturists, medical doctors, and other health professionals.
Non-matriculated students register on a course-by-course basis, and their registration will be granted only on a
space-available basis. Non-matriculated students must meet all admissions requirements of the University, and may
participate in a selected number of classes including OM 311 Taiji, OM 312 Qigong and OM301 OM Fundamentals.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ORIENTAL MEDICINE
Wongu University of Oriental Medicine offers a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine. The program consists
of 2,500 hours of didactic instruction and 1000 hours of clinical training, for a total of 3,500 hours (300 credits) and
may be completed in as little as 48 months (4 academic years). Most of the courses are devoted to the study and
practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, integrated with courses in Western medical sciences and
practice management.
Wongu operates year-round on a quarter system, with the majority of students enrolled full-time. Students with
approved medical background may complete the program in less than the prescribed time. The maximum time
permitted to complete the program is 8 years.
The curriculum is arranged sequentially so that knowledge acquired in one quarter is fundamental to the
understanding of courses in the following quarter(s). The courses are designed to integrate Western medicine with
TCM Theory, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Tuina, Taiji, and Qigong, to provide a more comprehensive
understanding of Oriental medicine.
After developing a solid foundation in TCM Theory and Diagnosis, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs and Herbal Formulas,
Tuina, Taiji and Qigong, students move on to study more advanced materials such as Traditional Chinese Internal
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Medicine, TCM Pediatrics, TCM Gynecology, TCM Dermatology, etc. The Chinese medical classics such as Huangdi
Neijing, Shang Han Lun, and Wen Bing are also covered.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is based upon the study of the theories of Yin and Yang, Five Elements, and Eight
Principles. A Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner is able to determine the condition of a patient’s health by
feeling and studying the pulse, observing the tongue, and asking specific questions.
The Clinical Internship program provides 1,000 hours of training, and the intern will have participated in at least 350
patient visits. With a total of 1,000 hours of clinical training, students develop acupuncture techniques, evaluation
and diagnosis skills, herb and formula preparation, professional conduct, and confidence in practice.
Curriculum Guidance and Overview
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Western Medicine: 84 Units (840 Didactic Hours)
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Oriental Medicine: 51 Units (510 Didactic Hours)
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Acupuncture: 49 Units (490 Didactic Hours)
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Herbal Medicine: 51 Units (510 Didactic Hours)
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Elective Courses: 15 Credits (150 Didactic Hours)
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Clinical Internship: 50 Credits (1000 Didactic Hours)
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Didactic Hours: 2,500 Hours
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Clinical Training: 1,000 Hours
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Total: 3,500 Hours
Requirement of the Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine
Program Length.
NAC 634A.080 4.(b)(2): Nevada Oriental Medicine Board regulation requires the completion of at
least 3,000 hours of instruction, including no less than 2,500 didactic hours, for a student to graduate on or after
November 25, 2002.
Program Subject.
NAC 634A.080 4.(a): The program of study includes training or instruction in the subjects of
acupuncture, moxibustion, herbology, Oriental physiology, Oriental pathology, Oriental diagnosis, Tuina, biology,
physics, chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, Western physiology, Western pathology, Western diagnosis,
pharmacology, laboratory and radiology.
Our program satisfies the program length and subjects required by the Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine.
COMPLETE COURSE LIST
Oriental Medicine
Title
Units
Hours
OM300 Oriental Medical Terminology
3
30
OM301 Oriental Medicine Fundamentals I
3
30
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OM302 Oriental Medicine Fundamentals II
3
30
OM305 History of Oriental Medicine
3
30
OM307 Oriental Medical Philosophy
3
30
OM311 Taiji
3
30
OM312 Qigong
3
30
OM401 Oriental Medicine Diagnosis I
3
30
OM402 Oriental Medicine Diagnosis II
3
30
OM450 Oriental Medicine Diagnosis III
3
30
OM470 Classical Oriental Medicine Texts
3
30
OM501 Oriental
Internal Medicine I

3
30
OM502 Oriental Internal Medicine II
3
30
OM503 Oriental Internal Medicine III
3
30
OM504 Oriental Internal Medicine IV
3
30
OM601 Case Studies
3
30
OM650 Oriental Medicine Review
3
30
51
510
Units
Hours
TOTAL
Acupuncture
Title
AC300
Introduction to Meridians
3
30
AC301
Meridians I
3
30
AC302
Meridians II
3
30
AC311
Tuina
2
20
AC312
Acupressure
2
20
AC350
Acupuncture Anatomy
3
30
AC370
Acupuncture Energetics I
3
30
AC375
Acupuncture Energetics II
3
30
AC401
Acupuncture Techniques I
3
30
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AC402
Acupuncture Techniques II
3
30
AC403
Acupuncture Techniques III
3
30
AC470
Acupuncture Energetics III
3
30
AC511
Microsystems
3
30
AC512
Secondary Vessels
3
30
AC550
Acupuncture Orthopedics
3
30
AC601
Adv. Acu Therapeutics I
3
30
AC602
Adv. Acu Therapeutics II
3
30
Total
49
490
Title
Units
Hours
Herbal Medicine
HB300
Introduction to Herbology
3
30
HB301
Herbology I
3
30
HB302
Herbology II
3
30
HB303
Herbology III
3
30
HB304
Herbology IV
3
30
HB321
Nutrition in Oriental Medicine
3
30
HB350
Herb Review
3
30
HB370
Dui Yao
3
30
HB401
Herbal Prescription I
3
30
HB402
Herbal Prescription II
3
30
HB403
Herbal Prescription III
3
30
HB404
Herbal Prescription IV
3
30
HB410
Prepared Medicine
3
30
HB450
Formula Writing/Review
3
30
HB501
Topics in Herbology I
3
30
HB601
Herbal Classics I
3
30
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HB602
Herbal Classics II
Total
3
30
51
510
Units
Hours
Western Medicine
Title
WM201
Biology
3
30
WM202
Chemistry
3
30
WM203
Physics
3
30
WM204
Psychology
3
30
WM212
Organic and Biological Chemistry
3
30
WM300
Western Med. Terminology
3
30
WM301
Anatomy and Physiology I
3
30
WM302
Anatomy and Physiology II
3
30
WM303
Anatomy and Physiology III
3
30
WM304
Anatomy and Physiology IV
3
30
WM311
Public Health
3
30
WM315
Counseling & Communication
3
30
WM321
Western Nutrition
3
30
WM330
Research Methodology
3
30
WM340
Western Pharmacology
3
30
WM350
Laboratory and Imaging
3
30
WM401
Pathophysiology I
3
30
WM402
Pathophysiology II
3
30
WM403
Pathophysiology III
3
30
WM404
Pathophysiology IV
3
30
WM450
Western Physical Assessment
3
30
WM501
Western Clinical Medicine I
3
30
WM502
Western Clinical Medicine II
3
30
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WM503
Western Clinical Medicine III
3
30
WM511
Practice Management I
3
30
WM512
Practice Management II
3
30
WM550
Ethics
3
30
WM601
Biomedical Review
3
30
Total
84
840
Units
Hours
Electives
Title
EL350
Preclinic Prep
3
30
EL411
Taiji II (Oriental Exercise)
3
30
EL412
Qigong II (Breathing Techniques)
3
30
EL450
Yoga
3
30
EL601
Topics in Classical Texts
3
30
EL602
Topics in Microsystems
3
30
EL603
Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis
3
30
EL605
Chinese Language
3
30
EL620
Topics in Classical Acupuncture
3
30
EL622
Tuina II (Oriental Massage)
3
30
EL650
Acupuncture Orthopedics II
3
30
Total
33
330
Units
Hours
Clinical Training
Title
CP301
Introduction to Clinical Internship
2
40
CP305
Herbal Dispensary
2
40
CP311
Clinic Observation I
2
40
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CP312
Clinic Observation II
2
40
CP313
Clinic Observation III
2
40
CP411
Intern Level 1A
4
80
CP412
Intern Level 1B
4
80
CP413
Intern Level 1C
4
80
CP414
Intern Level 1D
4
80
CP511
Intern Level 2A
4
80
CP512
Intern Level 2B
4
80
CP513
Intern Level 2C
4
80
CP514
Intern Level 2D
4
80
CP611
Intern Level 3A
4
80
CP612
Intern Level 3B
4
80
50
1000
Total
REQUIRED COURSE WORK IN THE MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM
ORIENTAL MEDICINE
OM300 Oriental Medicine Terminology
Prerequisites:
None
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is an overview of Oriental Medicine concepts and terminology. This course introduces basic Oriental
medicine concepts and Chinese characters; which are useful in understanding Oriental Medicine theory, zangfu, the
twelve officials, acupuncture, herbology, and diagnosis. Students will also learn how to pronounce and understand
basic Chinese terms, using the standard system of transliteration known as
pinyin.
OM301 Oriental Medicine Fundamentals I
Prerequisites
None
3 Units/30 Hours
This is the first, of a two part introductory course to Oriental Medicine. Students are given a detailed overview of the
various fundamental theories of Oriental Medicine; highlighting the concepts of Yin and Yang, the Theory of Five
Elements, the expressions of Qi, the Vital Substances, the functions of the Zang-Fu Organ, and the influence of such
theories on Oriental medicine.
OM302 Oriental Medicine Fundamentals II
Prerequisites:
OM301
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3 Units/30 Hours
This is the second half of a two part introductory course to Oriental Medicine. It will cover introductory topics of
Oriental medicine, including the causes of disease, pattern identifications, pathogenesis of diseases, as well as TCM
diagnosis and treatment methodology.
OM305 History of Oriental Medicine
Prerequisites:
None
3 Unit /30 Hours
This class is an introductory course to the history and development of Eastern and Western medicine with reference
to the traditional Chinese literary classics. The traditional medicine of Japan, Korea, and Vietnam will also be
introduced. The history and development of East Asian Medicine in the West will be discussed.
OM307 Oriental Medicine Philosophy
Prerequisites:
None
3 Units/30 Hours
This course will examine the theories, philosophical concepts, and core origins of Oriental medicine. It will discuss
Oriental philosophy with respect to the Three Treasures (Shen, Qi, Jing), which are theoretical cornerstones in
modern Chinese Medicine. The course will also explore the major philosophies of the East (Confucianism, Taoism, and
Buddhism) and their vital contributions to the development and growth of Oriental medicine.
OM311 Taiji
Prerequisites:
None
3 Units/30 Hours
This course introduces the fundamentals and basic principles of the Taiji, which is moving, breathing and meditating
in a subtle way to promote smooth flow of qi in the body. Taiji is viewed as the exercise for an alternative medical
practice. This course will practice 24 Taiji form as well as incorporates foundational of Taiji’s steps, postures and
movement, qigong warm ups, and drills in relation to the form.
OM312 Qigong
Prerequisites:
None
3 Units/30 Hours
This course introduces the fundamentals of the art of Qigong, which is breathing and meditating in a subtle way to
bring balance to your Qi energy and to reach higher levels of awareness. Qigong is viewed as exercise by some or as
an alternative medical practice by others. The healing practice of Qigong will also be discussed.
OM401 Oriental Medicine Diagnosis I
Prerequisites:
OM302
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is the first of a three part series in Oriental medicine diagnosis. This course is an introduction to the basic
skills and theories of Oriental medicine diagnosis, using the Four Pillars of diagnosis: Observation,
Auscultation/Olfaction, Inquiry, and Palpation. Students will be exposed to the traditional oriental medicine
diagnostic techniques and indexes for pulse and tongue examinations, Qi/Blood/Fluid patterns, the eight principles,
and four levels of pattern identification, and the visual examinations of the face and body.
OM402 Oriental Medicine Diagnosis II
Prerequisites:
OM401
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is the second of a three part series in Oriental medicine diagnosis. This course introduces students with
an in-depth study of the etiology, pathology, prevention and treatment principles of diseases, as well as common
methods of syndrome differentiation according to the TCM model of internal medicine. Class topics will include eight
different types of pattern identification, the basic signs and symptoms for identifying the Qi, Blood and Body patterns,
Channel pathways and pathologies. In addition, students will learn the etiology, pathology, prevention and treatment
principles of Zang Fu patterns.
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OM450 Oriental Medicine Diagnosis III
Prerequisites:
OM402
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is the final presentation of the three part series in Oriental medicine diagnosis. Advanced diagnosis
patterns will be introduced, including Eight Principles Pattern differentiation, Six Channel differentiation, Four levels
and Three Burners differentiation, Five Phases differentiation, the Twelve Meridians and Extra Meridians
differentiation, as well as advanced case studies and treatment strategies for these patterns.
OM470 Classic Oriental Medicine Texts
Prerequisites:
OM450, one of HB401-404
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is an advanced studies of classical Oriental Medicine texts, including the
Neijing, Shanghan Lun, Nan Jing,
and
Wen Bing.
Additional texts may include
Jing Gui Yao Lue, Zhen Jiu Da Cheng,
and
Ben Cao.
OM501 Oriental Internal Medicine I
3 Units/30 Hours
Prerequisites:
OM450, AC370 & AC 375, one of HB401-404
This course is the first of a four course series in Oriental Internal Medicine. It will provide an overview of the etiology,
pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of common disorders affecting the internal organ systems in Oriental internal
medicine. There will be a focus on lower jiao (lower abdomen) pathologies, which could include urinary tract
infection, back pain, and gynecological syndromes. Treatments like acupuncture, herbal medicine, or other Oriental
medicine treatment methods will be discussed to address these disorders.
OM502 Oriental Internal Medicine II
3 Units/30 Hours

Prerequisites:
OM450, AC370 & AC 375, one of HB401-404
This is the second of a four course series in Oriental Internal Medicine. Students will continue to deepen their
understanding of concepts taught in Oriental Internal Medicine I, but will focus on specific disorders of the upper jiao
(upper body), which could include breathing issues, stroke, dizziness, and multiple sclerosis.
OM503 Oriental Internal Medicine III
3 Units/30 Hours

Prerequisites:
OM450, AC370 & AC 375, one of HB401-404
This is the third of a four course series in Oriental Internal Medicine. Students will continue to deepen their
understanding of concepts taught in Oriental Internal Medicine I and II, but will focus on specific disorders of the
digestive system, which could include constipation, diarrhea, IBS, and diabetes.
OM504 Oriental Internal Medicine IV
3 Units/30 Hours

Prerequisites:
OM450, AC370 & AC 375, one of HB401-404
This is the final course of a four course series in Oriental Internal Medicine. Students will continue to deepen their
understanding of concepts taught in the previous three classes, but will focus on specific syndromes of the respiratory
system which could include disorders of the lungs such as asthma, influenza, and allergic rhinitis.
OM601 Case Studies
Prerequisites:
OM501-504
3 Units/30 Hours

An in-depth study of case studies in clinical medicine and Oriental medicine. Upper level students will meet and
discuss patient cases with fellow interns and faculty with an emphasis on diagnosis and integrated analysis of clinical
experiences and outcomes. Students will learn to correlate Oriental medicine patterns and biomedicine disease
identification, identification, treatment management, referrals, and lab/diagnostic image ordering.
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OM650 Oriental Medicine Review
Prerequisites:
OM501-504
3 Units/30 Hours

This course presents a comprehensive review of Oriental medicine to prepare students for the Graduation Exam as
well as the national and state exams. Topics include differential diagnosis of Chinese Medicine patterns, point
prescriptions, commonly used herbal formulas, and case studies.
ACUPUNCTURE
AC300 Introduction to Meridians
Prerequisites
:
None
3 Units/30 Hours
This course offers an introduction to the meridian system of acupuncture in Oriental medicine. Topics of study will
include a general overview of the history of acupuncture, point classification, systems of nomenclature, and the
functions of the channel pathways and collaterals.
AC301 Meridians I
Prerequisites
:
AC300
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is the first of a two-part course on Acupuncture Point. It will provide a thorough study of the Acupuncture
Point. Students will learn the proper methods of identifying and locating acupuncture points based on their
anatomical locations and proportionate body measurements. This course covers all the points on the Lung, Large
Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Small Intestine, Urinary Bladder, and Kidney channels.
AC302 Meridians I
I
Prerequisites
:
AC300
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is the second of a two-part course on Acupuncture Point. It will provide a thorough study of the
Acupuncture Point. Students will learn the proper methods of identifying and locating acupuncture points based on
their anatomical locations and proportionate body measurements. This course will cover all the points on the
Pericardium, San Jiao, Gallbladder, Liver, Ren and Du channels, and extra points
AC311 Tuina
Prerequisites
:
AC301-AC302
2 Units/20 Hours
This course will introduce the principles and hand manipulations techniques of Tuina, a form of oriental medicine
manipulative therapy that treats musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal problems. This course will cover basic
hand manipulation techniques including pushing, rolling, kneading, rubbing, scrubbing, grasping, and pressing.
AC312 Acupressure
Prerequisites
:
AC301-AC302

2 Units/20 Hours
This course
will introduce the principles
and techniques of acupressure, one of therapeutic modality of Oriental
medicine.
This course will cover points palpation, basic manipulations, supplementary manipulation, routine
techniques on different area on the body, and common acupoints for common symptoms.
AC350 Acupuncture Anatomy
3 Units/30 Hours
Prerequisites
:
AC301-AC302, WM301
This course offers an in-depth study of acupuncture points and primary channel pathways in relation to their
anatomical locations in the body as well as their distance or proximity to muscles, nerves, and vessels. It also covers
the cautions and contraindications of the acupoints based on their underlying anatomical structure.
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AC370 Acupuncture Energetics
I
Prerequisites
:
AC301-AC302
3 Units/30 Hours
This is the first of a three-part course in Acupuncture Energetics. It will introduce acupuncture point therapy,
including meridian theory, group point energetic as well as individual acupuncture point energetics and point qualities
with clinical relevance. This course will explore on point energetics of the meridians including lung, large intestine,
stomach, spleen, heart, and small intestine. The point categories that are covered in this course are shu points, front
mu, back shu, confluent, influential, window of the sky, and group luo points.
AC375 Acupuncture Energetics II
Prerequisites
:
AC370
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is the second of a three-part course in Acupuncture Energetics series, it is the continuation of
Acupuncture Energetics I. This course will focus on point energetics of the meridians including urinary bladder,
kidney, pericardium, san jiao, gall bladder, liver, du, ren as well as extra point.
AC401 Acupuncture Techniques I
Prerequisites:
AC301- 302
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is the first of a three-part course in Acupuncture Techniques. It will familiarize students with regular
acupuncture treatment modalities. This course will emphasized on proper hygiene, clean needle techniques,
equipment maintenance, accident prevention techniques as well as an overview of the rules and regulations of the
Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine.This course will cover needling techniques of the meridians including lung,
large intestine, spleen, stomach, heart, small intestine, urinary bladder, and kidney.
AC402 Acupuncture Techniques II
Prerequisites
:
AC401
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is the second of a three-part course in Acupuncture Techniques. It is a continued study of the methods
and theories of regular acupuncture treatments. It will review proper hygiene, clean needle techniques, equipment
maintenance, accident prevention techniques as well as the rules and regulations of the Nevada State Board of
Oriental Medicine. This course will cover needling techniques of the meridians including pericardium, san jiao,
gallbladder, liver, ren, du, and extra points.
AC403 Acupuncture Techniques III
Prerequisites
:
AC402
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is the final of a three-part course in Acupuncture Techniques. It is
a continuation of Acupuncture
Techniques II.
It will review proper hygiene, clean needle techniques, equipment maintenance, accident prevention
techniques as well as the rules and regulations of the Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine.
This course will cover
advanced needling techniques for difficult points, as well as other acupuncture treatment protocols such as
moxibustion and cupping, electro-stimulation, ear seeds, gua-sha, seven-star needles, and application of external
liniments.
AC470 Acupuncture Energetics III
Prerequisites
:
AC375
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is the final of a three-part course in Acupuncture Energetics series. it will review the etiology, mechanism,
differentiation, strategy, and principles of treatment of certain diseases. Oriental medicine framework and principles
will also be discussed. Various acupuncture point prescriptions used for specific pathologies, including empirical
points commonly used in acupuncture treatments, will be presented. The course will cover selected treatment
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strategies for systems, such as respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, reproductive, urinary, nervous, and
musculo-skeletal.
AC511 Microsystems
Prerequisites
:
AC401
3 Units/30 Hours
This course will explore the microsystems as a separate or additional therapy to normal body acupuncture. The
course will examine the historical roots of auricular points in Europe, scalp acupuncture points in modern Chinese
Medicine as well as palm and foot microsystems. The course will be covered on point locating and needling
techniques of microsystem points.
AC512 Secondary Vessels
Prerequisites
:
AC37
5
3 Units/30 Hours
This course will explore the secondary vessels of acupuncture and their energies, meridians, and control points. The
course will examine on the eight extraordinary Vessels, luo collaterals, sinew channels, and tendino-muscular
meridians. It will also cover the connections between the meridian systems and associated disease patterns for
diagnostic purposes.
AC550 Acupuncture Orthopedics
Prerequisites
:
AC403, WM450
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is an introduction to acupuncture orthopedic assessment techniques and treatment. It will examine the
twelve traditional muscle channels, mechanism of acupuncture in pain and muscular dysfunction, trigger points and
referred pain, and skills related to functional assessment and treatment. The discussions regarding the use of X-rays
and other relevant diagnostic images, recognition of the need for surgical intervention, and post-surgical
management and recovery will be presented.
AC601 Advanced Acupuncture Therapeutics I
Prerequisites
:
AC403, AC470
3 Units/30 Hours

This course introduces students to the foundations of Korean traditional acupuncture techniques, including Korean
Meridian Theory and Saam, the Korean Four Needle Technique. This course covers the basic theories of Saam
differentiations and the methodology of classifications.
AC602 Advanced Acupuncture Therapeutics II
Prerequisites
:
AC601
3 Units/30 Hours

This course is a continuation of AC 601 Advanced Acupuncture Therapeutics I, and explores advanced Traditional
Korean Medicine diagnosis, differentiation, and treatment applications.
HERBAL MEDICINE
HB300 Introduction to Herbology
Corequisites: OM301

3

Units/30
This course will provide an introduction to the medicinal use of Oriental medicine herbs, including a basic study of
plant life, plant morphology, history of Oriental herbal medicine, and the classification and basic properties of Chinese
herbs. Basic principles of herbs such as color, taste, prescription, and preparation for medicine will also be presented.
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3 Units/30 Hours

HB301 Herbology I
Prerequisites:
HB300
This is the first of a four course series on Herbology. Students will systematically analyze many of the commonly used
herbs such as herbs that release the exterior, herbs that clear heat, and downward-draining herbs, along with their
tastes, medical uses, entering channels, indications, and contraindications.
HB302 Herbology II
Prerequisites:
HB300
3 Units/30 Hours

This is the second of four courses in the Herbology series. These courses analyze the taste, temperature, meridians,
dosage, contraindications, identification and clinical usage of principal medicinals used in Oriental Medicine.
Herbology II covers the following categories: Herbs that Drain Damp, Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness, Herbs that
Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing, Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness, Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation,
and Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices.
HB303 Herbology III
Prerequisites:
HB300
3 Units/30 Hours

This is the third of four courses in the Herbology series. These courses analyze the taste, temperature, meridians,
dosage, contraindications, identification and clinical usage of principal medicinals used in Oriental Medicine.
Herbology III covers herbs in the following categories: Herbs that Regulate Qi, Herbs that Regulate the Blood, Herbs
that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold, & Tonifying Herbs.
HB304 Herbology IV
Prerequisites:
HB300
3 Units/30 Hours

This is the fourth and final course in the four course Herbology series. These courses analyze the taste, temperature,
meridians, dosage, contraindications, identification and clinical usage of principal medicinals used in Oriental
Medicine. Herbology IV covers herbs in the following categories: Herbs that Stabilize and Bind, Substances that Calm
the Spirit, Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices, Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors, Herbs that
Expel Parasites, Substances for Topical Application & Obsolete Substances.
HB321 Nutrition in Oriental Medicine
Prerequisites:
HB300, OM301
3 Units/30 Hours

This course discusses the essential role nutrition plays in maintaining and preventing diseases with emphasis on
Oriental medicine. Students will learn the fundamentals of nutrition, similarities and differences between Oriental
and Western nutrition, and functions of specific foods. Practical skills will be developed such as viewing patient’s food
journals and offering patient-tailored nutritional advice.
HB350 Herbs Review
Prerequisites:
HB301-304
3 Units/30 Hours

This course is a comprehensive review of all the herbs in the required national and state board formulas.
HB370 Dui Yao
3 Units/30 Hours

Prerequisites:
HB301-304, OM 401-402
Detailed study of commonly used coupled herbs (Dui Yao), herbs used together in prescriptions. The coupled herbs’
taste, properties, entering channels, active indications, contraindications and preparations are studied.
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HB401 Herbal Prescription I
Prerequisites:
HB301-304, OM450
3 Units/30 Hours

This is the first of four courses in the Herbal Prescription series. The Herbal Prescription series analyzes the functions,
ingredients, and properties of herb formulas. An emphasis is placed on the roles played by the individual herbs in the
formulae and the pathology patterns for which each formula is used clinically. Categories covered in Herbal
Prescription I include the Release the Exterior, Drain Downwards, Clear Heat, Harmonizing, and Dispel Summer heat.
HB402 Herbal Prescription II
Prerequisites:
HB301-304, OM450
3 Units/30 Hours

This is the second of a four course series in herbal prescription. The course will offer students with a comprehensive
guide to a variety of different herbal formulas by studying their ingredients, properties, functions, and treatment
measures. Students will analyze and discuss classical herbal formulas that Warm Interior Cold, Release
Exterior-Interior Excess, Tonify, Stabilize and Bind, and Calm the Spirit.
HB403 Herbal Prescription III
Prerequisites:
HB301-304, OM450
3 Units/30 Hours

This is the third of a four course series in herbal prescription. The course will offer students with a comprehensive
guide to a variety of herbal formulas by studying their ingredients, properties, functions, and treatment measures.
Students will analyze and discuss classical herbal formulas that Open the Sensory Orifices, Regulate the Qi, Regulate
the Blood, Expel wind, Treat Dryness, and formulas for External Application.
HB404 Herbal Prescription IV
Prerequisites:
HB301-304, OM450
3 Units/30 Hours

This is the last of a four course series in herbal prescription. The course will offer students with a comprehensive
guide to a variety of herbal formulas by studying their ingredients, properties, functions, and indications. Students will
analyze and discuss classical herbal formulas that Expel Dampness, Dispel Phlegm, Reduce Food Stagnation, Expel
Parasites, Treat Abscesses and Sores, and formulas for External Application.
HB410 Prepared Medicine
Prerequisites:
Two of HB401-404
3 Units/20 Hours

This course provides an overview of how to combine and prescribe formulas using tea pills and prepared powders
with an emphasis on the traditional formulae from which today’s modern patents are derived, and ancient and
modern modification trends. Students will be exposed to the different ways of extracting the formulae (i.e. powder
form, tincture, capsules, etc.), as well as introduced to the various herbal companies that make them. Throughout the
course, guest speakers from the various herbal companies will present their product lines.
HB450 Formula Writing/Review
Prerequisites:
HB401-404
3 Units/30 Hours

Review and synthesis of the classical formulae required by the national and the state exams and commonly used in
traditional and modern practice.
HB501 Topics in Herbology I
Prerequisites
: HB401-404
3 Units/30 Hours

A presentation of topics on the principles of herbology and herbal prescription. The topics include pediatrics,
gynecology, dermatology. Direct comparisons will be made between differences in physiology, anatomy, etiology, and
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pathology, while emphasizing the difference in treatment measures for Herbal prescriptions through diagnosis,
combination, and herbal prescription.
HB601 Herbal Classics I
3 Units/30 Hours

Prerequisites:
OM450, HB501 or HB502
An in-depth study of the signs, symptoms and syndromes relating to the differentiation of disease according to
Shanghan Lun
(Treatise on Cold Damage) and
Wen Bing
(Febrile Diseases), as well asin
Jin Gui Yao
Lue with
appropriate herbal modalities. It is designed to present specific protocols for the diagnosis and treatment for
externally contracted cold damage disorders, warm diseases, as well as those presentations in
Jin Gui Yao Lue.
HB602 Herbal Classics II
3 Units/30 Hours

Prerequisites:
OM450, HB501 or HB502
A study of internal medicine from the perspective of Traditional Korean Medicine classics, such as
Dongui Bogam
(Treasures of Eastern Medicine) and
Dongui Suse Bowon
(Longevity & Life Preservation in Oriental Medicine)
.
This
course introduces the basic differentiations and methodology of classifications of Traditional Korean medicine,
including Korean constitutional medicine and herbs.
WESTERN MEDICINE
WM201 Biology
Prerequisites:
None
3 Units/30 Hours
This course will introduce the basics information of human biology as a foundational subject for Oriental medical
practice. It will examine the biological concepts, fundamentals of living systems, cellular structure and function,
metabolisms, evolutionary biology, and reproduction among many other topics.
WM202 Chemistry
Prerequisites:
None
3 Units/30 Hours

This course will introduce the basics information of general chemistry through the examination of chemical elements
and compounds. This course will include the properties of matter, the periodic table, atom/molecules and their
structures, chemical bonds, solutions, and phase states and their properties.
WM203 Physics
Prerequisites:
None
3 Units/30 Hours
This course will introduce the basics principles of physics and its application on function of human body and on
acupuncture treatment protocols. This course will examine specific laws of physics on human physiology, sound
therapy, hot / cold therapy, acupuncture treatment protocols, electro-acupuncture, brainwave and meditation as
well as the role of modern physics on oriental medicine philosophy.
WM204 Psychology
Prerequisites:
None
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is a general introduction to major theories of the major schools of psychology as they conceptualize and
influence the understanding of patients at various stages of development. This course will examine the meaning for
health promotion and education, as well as clinical patient interactions.
WM212 Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
Prerequisites:
WM201-202
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3 Units/30 Hours
This course is a general introduction of organic compounds and chemical structures of organic compounds and
biochemical reactions in living systems. This course will examine basic cellular biology, metabolism, and the structure
and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids that are essential to understanding of the chemical
dynamics of physiology, nutrition, pharmacology and herbology are also discussed.
WM300 Western Medical Terminology
Prerequisites:
None
3 Units/30 Hours

This course will introduce basic Western medical terminology, including the definitions, roots, prefixes, suffixes, and
proper pronunciation of terms. This course will examine the medical terminology for various diseases, body parts, and
medical procedures. This course will emphasize the clinical context in which these words tend to arise as well as the
importance of these words for proper communication with other healthcare professionals.
WM301 Anatomy and Physiology I
Prerequisites:
None
3 Units/30 Hours

This is an introductory course in human anatomy and the first of the four Anatomy and Physiology courses and is a
prerequisite for the remaining courses in the series. This course will provide an overview of the structure of the
human body and its organs. This course examines the normal structure and function of the human integumentary
and musculoskeletal systems at the gross and infrastructural levels. A detailed analysis of muscle actions,
innervations, and clinically relevant origins and insertions are included in the course.
WM302 Anatomy and Physiology II
Prerequisites:
None
3 Units/30 Hours

This course is the second of the four Anatomy and Physiology courses. This course examines the normal physical
structures and functions of the pulmonary, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune systems, genetics and their clinical
correlations. At the end of the course, students should be able to understand the interrelationships in the principles
of anatomy.
WM303 Anatomy and Physiology III
Prerequisites:
None
3 Units/30 Hours

This course is the third of four Anatomy & Physiology courses. This course examines the normal anatomy, physiology,
and clinical correlations of the digestive system, nutrition and metabolism, urinary system, reproductive and growth
and development.
WM304 Anatomy and Physiology IV
Prerequisites:
None
3 Units/30 Hours

This course is the final of four Anatomy & Physiology courses. This course examines the normal structure, function,
and clinical correlations of the endocrine systems, the central and peripheral nervous systems, the autonomic
nervous system, the general and special senses and clinical correlations.
WM311 Public Health
Prerequisites:
two from WM401-404
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is a general introduction to public health and epidemiology concepts. It examines the importance of
community health, disease prevention through education, various diseases communicability, biostatistics,
environmental health, community health, behavioral health, and occupational health. Public health issues that related
to TCM practitioner will also be covered.
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WM315 Counseling and Communication
Prerequisites: WM204
3 Units/30 Hours
This course focuses on developing interpersonal and counseling skills relevant for primary care, with a focus on the
whole person and interpersonal relationship as the foundation of medicine. Clinical signs and symptoms of major
psychological disorders listed in the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) for treatment or for professional
referrals are presented. Additional topics include patient/practitioner rapport, communication skills, and multicultural
sensitivity.
WM321 Western Nutrition
Prerequisites:
WM212
3 Units/30 Hours
This course will explore the science of nutrition principles in preventing disease and maintaining good health. This
course will examine the essential elements in nutritional physiology including their sources of diet and the specific
role of vitamins and minerals in health maintenance. It will also provide an investigation of various diseases and
disorders of nutritional causes as well as discuss the application of nutrition in health care.
WM330 Research Methodology
Prerequisites:
OM450, WM301-304
3 Units/30 Hours
This course introduces the research principles, methodologies, instrumentation, statistics, and computer-based
searches. Students will learn about empirical research through evidence based medical practice, medical statistics,
and the academic peer review process.
WM340 Western Pharmacology
3 Units/30 Hours
Prerequisites:
WM212, two from WM401-404
This course will introduce the basic concepts and pharmacological principles of western pharmaceuticals and
their major categories. This course will examine pharmacological distribution, metabolism, excretion, and the
mechanisms of drugs therapeutic effects on human body. This course will emphasize on general principles that
can be applied broadly to groups or categories of medications.
WM350 Laboratory and Imaging
Prerequisites:
WM401-404
3 Units/30 Hours
This course provides basic understanding of medical imaging, clinical laboratory and diagnostic tests. This course will
examine blood, urine, stool tests, microbiological studies. Overview of normal radiographic anatomy, common
pathologies, X-Ray, CT, MRI, PET, and Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine will be covered.
WM401 Pathophysiology I
Prerequisites:
WM301-304
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is the first of four pathology course series that presents the fundamentals of bio-physiological processes
that relate to development of diseases and their manifestations. This course is a prerequisite to the remaining
courses in this series. This will examine cellular dynamics, inflammation and repair, fluid and electrolyte balance,
acid/base and blood gas regulation, hemodynamics, and immunity.
WM402 Pathophysiology II
Prerequisites:
WM301-304
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3 Units/30 Hours
This course is the second of four pathology course series. This course will examine the etiologies, pathogenesis, and
mechanisms of common disorders of the infection, inflammation and immunity system; cardiovascular system; and
respiratory system.
WM403 Pathophysiology III
Prerequisites:
WM301-304
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is the third of four pathology course series. This course will examine the etiologies, pathogenesis, and
mechanisms of common disorders of the renal system, function and fluids and electrolytes, gastrointestinal system,
and endocrine system.
WM404 Pathophysiology IV
Prerequisites:
WM301-304
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is the final of four pathology course series. This course will examine the etiologies, pathogenesis, and
mechanisms of common disorders of the genitourinary and reproductive function, neural function, sensory function,
musculoskeletal and integumentary function.
WM450 Western Physical Assessment
Prerequisites:
WM301-304
3 Units/30

Hours

This course provides training in the techniques of history-taking and a detailed study of western physical
diagnostic processes, emphasizing three clinical skills: history taking, physical examination, and logical thinking.
There will be emphasis on hands-on training to prepare students to be able to perform the procedures of the
physical examination with a high degree of comfort and skill. Students will become familiar with physical
examinations of the skin, head, sense organs, chest, abdomen, as well as basic orthopedic and neurological tests.
WM501 Western Clinical Medicine I
3 Units/30 Hours

Prerequisites:
WM340, WM350, WM 401-404, WM450
This course is the first of three Western Clinical Medicine courses series and is a prerequisite for the remaining
courses in the series. This course presents an overview of selected common diseases observed and treated in
biomedicine. This course examines etiology, pathogenesis, differential diagnosis and treatment principles of
infectious disease, sexually transmitted disease, gastrointestinal disease, hematoligical disease, liver - biliary tract and
pancreatic disease, malignant disease, and rheumatology and bone disease.
WM502 Western Clinical Medicine II
Prerequisites:
WM501
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is the second of three Western Clinical Medicine courses series and is a prerequisite for the remaining
biomedicine. This course examines etiology, pathogenesis, differential diagnosis and treatment principles of renal
and urinary tract disease, electrolytes and acid-base balance, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease. Critical
care medicine, Environmental medicine, and poisoning will also be covered.
WM503 Western Clinical Medicine III
Prerequisites
WM501
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is the last of three Western Clinical Medicine courses series and is a prerequisite for the remaining
biomedicine. This course examines etiology, pathogenesis, differential diagnosis and treatment principles of
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endocrine disease, diabetes mellitus, metabolism disease, neurological disease, psychological disease and skin
disease.
WM511 Practice Management I
Prerequisites:
CP411
3 Units/30 Hours
This course will provide an overview of basic daily clinic management skill to establish a successful clinical practice.
This course will discuss on topics including ethics, legal responsibilities, record-keeping, billing procedures,
reimbursement, lease agreement, risk management, licensing, permit and professional liability insurance.
WM512 Practice Management II
Prerequisites:
WM511
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is a continuation of Practice Management I and integrates information obtained from Practice
Management I. This course will discuss on topics including budget management, financial planning, inventory, front
office procedures, and marketing plan. Self - promotion skill including developing writing, public speaking, networking
skills as well as on and offline advertising will be covered.
WM550 Ethics
Corequisites:
WM501-503
3 Units/30 Hours
This course will examine the standards of medical ethics and the ethical and legal issues associated with practicing
Oriental medicine, with a particular emphasis on the rules and regulations of the Nevada State Board of Oriental
Medicine and federal level. Some topics of study include scope of practice, risk management and patient
confidentiality.
WM601 Biomedical Review
Prerequisites:
WM501-503
3 Units/30 Hours
This course is a comprehensive review of Western Medicine, including differential diagnosis, red flag signs and
symptoms, referrals, labs and diagnostic imaging, and Biomedical standards of care. Also prepares students for the
Graduation Exam as well as national and state licensing exams.
ELECTIVES
EL350 Preclinical Exam Preparation
3 Units/30 Hours

Prerequisites:
Two of WM301-304, OM401, three of HB301-304, AC370
This course is a comprehensive review of fundamental courses in Oriental medicine theory, acupuncture, herbology,
and western medicine in preparation for the Clinic Entrance Exam.
EL411 Taiji II
Prerequisites:
OM311
3 Units/30 Hours
Students will continue to deepen their understanding of Taiji. This course explores the advanced principles of the
Oriental martial art, Taiji. This Chinese system of movement and meditation, used as a means of achieving longevity
and promoting Qi flow within the body, will be taught both verbally and practically. Special breathing exercises and
the control of Qi flow are essential techniques learned in this course. The five major styles of Taiji will also be
discussed.
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3 Units/30 Hours

EL412 Qigong II
Prerequisites:
OM312
Students will continue to deepen their understanding of Qigong, which is breathing and meditating in a subtle way to
bring balance to your Qi energy and to reach higher levels of awareness. Qigong is viewed as exercise by some or as
an alternative medical practice by others. The healing practice of Qigong will also be discussed.
3 Units/30 Hours

EL450 Yoga
Prerequisites:
None
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Yoga, both through written text and practical exercise. The
historical background and theory of yoga will be addressed. Yoga form, posture, and style will be practiced for
students of any level of expertise.
EL601 Topics in Classical Texts
Prerequisites:
OM470
3 Units/30 Hours

This course will engage the students with an in-depth studies from ancient OM medical classics that had fundamental
influence on modern Oriental medicine, including
Huang Di Nei Jing, Shanghan Lun, Nanjing,
and
Maijing
.
EL602 Topics in Microsystems
Prerequisites:
AC511
3 Units/30 Hours

This course will explore in depth microsystems, such as the fundamentals of ear acupuncture, one of the most
important micro-systems in clinical Oriental medicine; Korean hand acupuncture, Scalp Acupuncture, and so forth.
Diagnostic applications, contraindications, health and safety precautions, and related disorders will also be discussed.
EL603 Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis
Prerequisites:
OM402
3 Units/30 Hours

This course will increase the diagnostic skills and techniques of tongue and pulse reading in Oriental medicine. The
physical characteristics of the tongue including color, shape, moisture, and coating will be studied as useful
indications of the health state of the internal organs. The pulse and its usefulness in assessing the body’s Qi energy
will also be discussed. Clinical applications and pattern identification will be emphasized.
3 Units/30 Hours

EL605 Chinese Language
Prerequisites:
OM300
This course teaches the fundamentals of the Chinese language and its importance for understanding Oriental
medicine theory. Some topics will include memorization of Chinese characters, terms for basic acupuncture points,
proper pronunciation, and other relevant Oriental medicine terminology.
EL620 Topics in Classical Acupuncture
Prerequisites:
AC403
3 Units/30 Hours

This course examines the theoretical foundation, efficacy, acupuncture point locations, and techniques of classical
acupuncture points and combinations as well as their close relationship to OM acupuncture therapy. Classical
Acupuncture and its clinical applications will be taught as additional means to provide acupuncture therapeutics.
3 Units/30 Hours

EL622 Tuina II
Prerequisites:
AC311
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Students will continue to deepen their understanding of the fundamentals of Tuina therapy, a traditional hands-on
body treatment that treats both musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions through the delicate balance of
the eight principles of Oriental medicine.
EL650 Acupuncture Orthopedics II
Prerequisites:
AC550
3 Units/30 Hours

This course is advanced Acupuncture Orthopedics, and will continue to examine acupuncture orthopedic assessment
techniques and treatment, including diagnosing and treating cases related to orthopedics, pain management, and
traumatic injury. Specific emphasis will be placed on the neuromusculoskeletal system, its components, disorders,
and acupuncture treatment modalities.
CLINICAL TRAINING
Wongu Health Center is the only Oriental medicine teaching-clinic in the state of Nevada. It stands to provide unique
experience and opportunities for the students, including community leadership, advocacy, as well as serving
community needs by providing the general public with access to affordable quality health care. At the same time,
Wongu interns learn to apply what they have learned about the practice management aspects of operating a clinic.
Wongu’s clinical program aims to provide optimal care for each patient while developing skills and confidence of each
intern to become competent and compassionate practitioners of Oriental medicine through direct patient care.
While students receive instruction in the classroom, the clinic is where students develop into quality health care
providers, including filling herbal prescriptions at the herbal dispensary, writing case histories, keeping patient
records, and participating in patient and clinic management, and conducting outreach activities and providing
information and services regarding Oriental medicine to neighboring communities. Close attention is given to each
intern in all aspects of Oriental Medicine through demonstration and practice.
Clinical training at Wongu University consists of a minimum of 1,000 hours of clinical training with four levels of
increasing degrees of independence and competencies:
Observation
160 hours of observing interns & clinicians
Herbal Dispensary
40 hours of herbal dispensary training
Level I
320 hours of patient care under complete supervision
Level II
320 hours of patient care under close supervision
Level III
160 hours of patient care under moderate supervision
Wongu University’s clinical training program is based on competency levels, and each level has specific prerequisites
and performance requirements which must be met before registration through Institutional exams and completion of
the clinic workbook at each level of clinic training.
Clinical Observation: 160 hours
Students complete 50 units of didactic courses, plus requisite courses, to be able to begin the observation series to
ensure that students have attained a thorough understanding of the western and Oriental medicine basics (typically
three quarters of basic sciences, Oriental medicine fundamentals, acupuncture, and herbology).
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During clinical observation, students prepare themselves for entry into clinical training in a number of ways. Clinical
observation hours will prepare students to understand basic clinic procedures, including observer and intern
responsibilities, clean needle technique, herb dispensary procedures, and clinic exams. Clinical Observation courses
serve to orient each student to the general procedures of the Health Center as well as to their particular clinical
responsibilities.
Once students have completed the clinical observation component of the clinical training, students must pass a
written and practical Clinic Entrance Exam before beginning their internship. Students usually sit for the Clinic
Entrance Exam during the 7th or 8th quarter. This exam comprises a thorough review of Oriental medicine theory,
point location and therapeutics, Oriental Herbal Medicine, and basic biomedical sciences. The purpose of the Clinic
Entrance Exam is to ensure that each intern has a strong foundation in the fundamental principles of Oriental
medicine, acupuncture, herbology, and the biomedical sciences before being permitted to enter into patient care.
CLINIC INTERNSHIP
Level I: CP411-414; 320 hours
Level II: CP511-514; 320 hours
Level III: CP611-612; 160 hours
During Level I, interns are supervised closely in all aspects of their clinical responsibilities. The intern follows the
clinical faculty’s diagnosis, treatment plan and treatment method. Supervisors closely monitor each intern’s ability to
conduct a patient history and intake, formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan, and deliver appropriate care.
Emphasis is placed on building confidence and accuracy with regards to diagnosis, point location and needle
technique.
As interns progress to Level II, greater responsibility is gradually shifted to the intern to perform all aspects of patient
care including formulation of herbal prescriptions. In Level II, interns assume responsibility for monitoring their
patients’ progress, developing and modifying treatment plans, including formulation of herbal prescriptions. The
interns formulate diagnoses, treatment plans, and treatment methods with the assistance of clinical faculty.
Throughout this process, supervisors are required to see each patient and to make or confirm each diagnosis and
treatment plan. Patient’s charts are signed by the supervisor after the intern has completed recording the diagnosis
and treatment. Attention to charting ensures that each supervisor and intern communicate clearly in diagnosis and
treatment of each patient.
During Level III, the highest level of internship training, the interns at this level are afforded the most degree of
responsibility by supervisors. Interns master their skills in diagnosis, developing treatment plans to include all OM
modalities, including modification of acupuncture and herb formulas. Supervision is mainly for the approval of
diagnostic accuracy and safety. This process builds an intern’s ability and confidence and successfully provides him or
her with the necessary skills and support to make independent clinical judgments.
Throughout the clinic training, students apply the theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom to a wide variety of
clinical situations. Student interns interview, diagnose, and treat patients according to the principles of Oriental
medicine, acupuncture, and herbal treatment under the supervision of highly experienced clinical faculty. Clinic
supervisors are required to be licensed OMDs in the state of Nevada with a minimum five years of experience either
in the state of Nevada or other states and/or countries.
CLINICAL COURSES
CLINIC OBSERVATION: CP301, CP311-313; 160 hours
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During clinical observation, students prepare themselves for entry into clinical training in a number of ways. First,
students may begin observing in the clinic after completion of 50 didactic units to ensure that students have attained
a thorough understanding of the basic Western sciences and traditional Oriental medicine theories (typically three
quarters of basic sciences, Oriental medicine fundamentals, acupuncture, and herbology). Clinical observation hours
will prepare students to understand basic clinic procedures, including observer and intern responsibilities, clean
needle technique, herb dispensary procedures, and clinic exams. Clinical Observation courses serve to orient each
student to the general procedures of the Health Center as well as to their particular clinical responsibilities.
CP301 Introduction to Clinical Internship
2 Units/40 Hours

Prerequisites:
Completion 50 units, including AC300-302; HB300, two (6 units) of HB301-304; OM301-302 OM401;
WM300, two (6 units) of WM301-304. Remaining units may be from transfer credit units.
This first clinical course is an introduction to clinic that includes practical preparatory information to the Health
Center for Observers. Classroom sessions include discussions of basic clinic procedures, observer and intern
responsibilities, basic doctor-patient protocols, discussions of basic diagnostic protocols. In addition, basic
information regarding patient, reception, record keeping, examination, treatment methods, and herbal prescriptions
are provided. In addition, students observe senior practitioners or OMDs as they treat patients in a classroom setting.
CP311 Clinic Observation I
2 Units/40 Hours

Prerequisites:
CP301 or co-requisite
Under the guidance of clinic faculty, students observe supervisors as they treat patients. Students participate and
assist senior practitioners with patient care, including history taking, examination, diagnosis, and treatment. With an
emphasis on medical record keeping, students continue to observe and discuss all aspects of clinical practice including
point location, needling and palpation techniques, moxibustion, and Tuina.
CP312 Clinic Observation II
2 Units/ 40 Hours

Prerequisites:
A continuation of CP311 Clinic Observation I, with emphasis on incorporating diagnostic skills into a cohesive clinical
procedure.
CP313 Clinic Observation III
2 Units/40 Hours

Prerequisites:
A continuation of CP312 Clinic Observation II.
CLINIC INTERNSHIP
Level I: CP411-414; 320 hours
Level II: CP511-514; 320 hours
Level III: CP611-612; 160 hours
After completing the clinical observation component of the clinical training, students must pass a written and
practical pre-clinical examination before beginning their internship. The emphasis of the clinical training is on
developing the skills and confidence of each intern to become competent and compassionate practitioners of Oriental
medicine. During clinic internship, interns demonstrate and practice the necessary skills including internal personal
skills through direct patient care.
The structure of supervision of treatment is based upon progressive levels of intern responsibility.
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During Level I, the first stage of clinical education, interns begin hands-non patient care under a direct and constant
supervision of a supervisor. The intern follows the clinical faculty’s diagnosis, treatment plan and treatment method.
Supervisors closely monitor each intern’s ability to conduct a patient history and intake, formulate a diagnosis and
treatment plan, and deliver appropriate care. Emphasis is placed on the development of general diagnostic strategies
and treatment competencies, including needling, moxibustion, guasha, e-stim, as well as herbal formulation, while
relying heavily on supervisor input.
As interns progress to Level II, greater responsibility is gradually shifted to the intern to perform all aspects of patient
care including formulation of herbal prescriptions. the intern formulate diagnoses, treatment plans, and treatment
methods with the assistance of clinical faculty. Throughout this process, supervisors are required to see each patient
and to make or confirm each diagnosis and treatment plan. Patient’s charts are signed by the supervisor after the
intern has completed recording the diagnosis and treatment. Attention to charting ensures that each supervisor and
intern communicate clearly in diagnosis and treatment of each patient.
During Level III, the highest level of internship training, and the interns at this level are afford the most degree of
responsibility by supervisors. Interns master their skills in diagnosis, developing treatment plans to include all OM
modalities, including modification of acupuncture and herb formulas. Interns have the highest degrees of freedom in
diagnosis and treatment and supervision is mainly for the approval of diagnostic accuracy and safety. This process
builds an intern’s ability and confidence and successfully provides him or her with the necessary skills and support to
make independent clinical judgments
CP411 Intern Level 1A
4 Units/80 Hours
Prerequisites:
CP313; AC370, AC375, AC401-402; One (3 units) of HB 401-404; OM401-402; WM450, one (3 units)
from WM401-404, Co: WM315; Passing the Clinic Entrance Exam. CPR Certificate. Additional available in the Wongu
Clinic Student Handbook
Practical experiences in the clinic, at progressive levels of responsibility, under the supervision of clinic faculty. The
intern follows the clinical faculty’s diagnosis, treatment plan and treatment method. Supervisors closely monitor
each intern’s ability to conduct a patient history and intake, formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan, and deliver
appropriate care. Clinical training at this level emphasizes interviewing patients, proper examination, developing
diagnosis and treatment plans, point location, needling technique, and the preparation of herbal prescriptions.
Emphasis is placed on building confidence and accuracy with regards to diagnosis, point location and needle
technique.
CP412 Intern Level 1B
Prerequisites:
CP411
4 Units/80 Hours
A continuation of CP411.
CP413 Intern Level 1C
4 Units/80 Hours
Prerequisites:
A continuation of CP412
CP414 Intern Level 1D
4 Units/80 Hours
Prerequisites:
4 Units/80 Hours
Prerequisites:
CP414; AC403, AC470; HB401-404; Two (6 units) of OM501-504; WM350, WM401-404. Passage of Level
1 Clinic Exam.
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Practical experiences in the clinic, at progressive levels of responsibility, under the supervision of clinic faculty. In
Level II, interns assume responsibility for monitoring their patients’ progress, developing and modifying treatment
plans, including formulation of herbal prescriptions. Interns formulate diagnoses, treatment plans, and treatment
methods with the assistance of clinical faculty. Throughout this process, supervisors are required to see each patient
and to make or confirm each diagnosis and treatment plan. Patient’s charts are signed by the supervisor after the
intern has completed recording the diagnosis and treatment. Attention to charting ensures that each supervisor and
intern communicate clearly in diagnosis and treatment of each patient.
Prerequisites:
CP511
4 Units/80 Hours
CP513 Intern Level 2C
4 Units/80 Hours
Prerequisites:
Practical experiences in the clinic, at progressive levels of responsibility, under the supervision of clinic faculty.
CP514 Intern Level 2D
4 Units/80 Hours
Prerequisites:
4 Units/80 Hours
Prerequisites:
CP514; AC511-512; HB401-404; OM501-504; WM501-503. Passage of the Level 2 Clinic Exam.
In this advanced stage of clinical education, interns continue hands-on-patient care. Interns assume function
semi-independently with the most degree of responsibility by supervisors. Interns master their skills in diagnosis,
developing treatment plans to include all Oriental Medicine modalities, including modification of acupuncture and
herb formulas. Supervision at this level is mainly for the approval of diagnostic accuracy and safety.
4 Units/80 Hours
Prerequisites:
CP305 Herbal Dispensary
2 Units/40 Hours

Prerequisites:
Two (6 units) of HB311-314
This course is a supervised practical experience in the herbal dispensary, including basic practices and management of
herbal dispensary, selecting, weighing and preparing appropriate herbal formulas as requested. In addition, students
will be gaining knowledge and familiarity with herb categories and identification, preparation of powder formulas and
patent pills, conversion to/from raw formula dosages as well as modification of powder formulas. They will prepare
raw herb formulas for dispensing to patients and participate in patient education on the use of herbal formulas.
INSTITUTIONAL EXAMS
*CLINIC ENTRANCE EXAM
Clinic Entrance Exams:
Written and Practical
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Passage required to become Level 1 Interns.
Students sit for the Clinic Entrance Exam prior to entering the Clinic as an
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Usually taken during the 7th
or the 8th
quarter.
The exam consists of written and practical sections.
Students must pass the Pre-Clinic exam in both the written and practical
sections to begin clinical internship.
The exams are offered biennially in Winter and Summer quarters, typically
during the fourth week of the quarter.
What happens if I don’t pass the entrance exam on my first try?
If you don’t pass an entrance exam on the first try, you will:
1.
2.
Be offered tutoring to improve skills
If you do not pass the entrance exam on your second try, you will be put on probation and cannot enter
clinic until you successfully remediate that probationary status.
*CLINIC LEVEL EXAM REQUIREMENTS
Clinical Level 1
Clinical Level 2
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Passage required to advance to Level 2 Clinical Internship
50 questions
Based on Level One clinical Competencies
Interns must have successfully completed 200 Clinic Internship Hours
Passage required to advance to Level 3 Clinical Internship
50 Case Study questions
Based on Level Two clinical Competencies
Interns must have successfully completed 200 Clinic Internship Hours
*For comprehensive information regarding clinic requirements and clinic exams, please refer to
Wongu Clinic Student
Handbook
as well as the “Clinic Entrance Exam Guideline,” available in the Academic Department.
COMPREHENSIVE GRADUATION EXAM REQUIREMENTS
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Comprehensive Graduation
Exam
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Passage required for Graduation.
The exam is given biennially in the seventh week of the Winter and Summer
quarters.
The Exam consists of four Sections, which are representative of the Four
NCCAOM Modules.
o Oriental Medicine: 50 questions
o Acupuncture: 50 questions
o Herbology: 50 questions
o Bio- Medicine: 50 questions
Students are eligible to sit for the Comprehensive Graduation Exam upon
completion of 700 Clinical Internship hours and clinical courses with a GPA of
2.5 or better.
Model Recommended Class Sequence
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
*SCHEDULE OF TUITION AND FEES
Tuition
Didactic (classroom) Instruction
$180.00 per unit
Clinical Instruction
$18.00 per clinical hour
Mandatory Fees
Application fee
$100
Transfer Credit Evaluation Fee
15% of tuition up to $200
Registration Fee
$100 per Quarter
Late Registration Fee
$50
Late Tuition Payment Fee
$100
Books, Supplies/Kits
$800- $1,200
Challenge Exam
$100.00 per occurrence
Make-up Exam
$50 per occurrence
Clinic Entrance Exam
$50 retake fee. Free the first time
Malpractice Insurance
$50 per Quarter
Intern Business Cards
$25
Graduation Examination
$50
Graduation Fee
$300
Transcript Fee
$10
Total Estimated Program Cost
$65,550
Miscellaneous Fees
Return Check Fee
$35
Duplicate ID Fee
$10
Audit (didactic only)
50% of the total tuition for the course
Clinic Malpractice Insurance
$45/quarter
IN ADDITION, the student is responsible for additional costs such as transportation, and room and board, etc., that
are not stated herein.
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*All fees, except for Tuition and other associated fees as stated in the Refund Policy, are non-refundable. All fees are
subject to change annually by the Wongu University's Board of Directors, and other costs may increase due to
economic conditions.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Scholarships are supported by diverse resources, including institutional funding, as well as generous gifts to the
University endowed by private entities, including friends of the University and corporations. Wongu University is
committed to providing both merit as well as need-based financial assistance to its students.
Types of Financial Assistance
Tuition Scholarships:
Recipients are selected based on academic performance as well as financial need.
Student Fellowships and Assistantships:
Recipients are selected based on merit. Awards include an employment
obligation as a teaching assistant, research assistant or program assistant within Wongu.
Funding from External Organizations Provided by the University
Selection of recipients for scholarships funded by external sources will be based on criteria provided by the donating
institution or person, as well as other considerations made by the University.
Both new and continuing students are encouraged to pursue funding opportunities outside of Wongu University,
including private loans, as well as other external scholarships and fellowships unrelated to the University.
Limitations on Cost
Wongu will make every effort to avoid fee increases and hold costs to a necessary minimum. The school, however,
reserves the right to change tuition and fees when necessary.
TUITION INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN
Tuition may be paid in installments according to the following guidelines (plus $50 enrollment fee per quarter):
1.
Students may pay tuition in 3 installments during the quarter of study in which the student is enrolled. The
1st installment payment must be at least 40% of the total tuition plus the $50 enrollment fee. The 2nd
installment payment must be at least 30% of the total tuition. The 3rd installment payment must be the
final payment of at the remaining balance.
2.
The 1st installment payment will be due and payable at the time the student registers. The 2nd installment
payment will be due and payable on the Monday of the fourth (4th) week of the quarter. The 3rd
installment payment will be due and payable on the Monday of the eighth (8th) week of the quarter. A late
payment fee of $20 will be assessed for each missed deadline.
3.
Students who do not pay tuition as agreed or who have a balance outstanding at the end of the quarter will
not be allowed to register for classes for the subsequent quarter.
REFUND POLICY
Tuition Refunds
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Wongu University Board of Directors approves all policy related to tuition, fees and refunds. The Tuition Refund Policy
and other important statements of student and University rights and responsibilities are set forth in the Student
Enrollment Agreement.
The following provisions pertain to all refund policies applied by the University unless specifically stated otherwise.
When a student who begins a program under Conditional Acceptance status, pending the completion of the student
admission file, and is subsequently denied admission, the student is eligible for a full tuition refund. The University
does not refund tuition for any completed course. A tuition refund can be requested in writing from the registrar.
Students who withdraw from a course prior to the start date will receive a 100% refund for that course. Students who
have completed 60% or less of the course are eligible for a pro-rata refund.
In addition, the following refund policies are in effect at the Wongu University
1.
2.
3.
4.
General refund
● If Wongu University substantially failed to furnish the training program agreed upon in the
enrollment agreement, the institution shall refund to a student all the money the student has paid.
● That if a student cancels his or her enrollment before the start of the training program, the
institution shall refund to the student all the money the student has paid, minus 10 percent of the
tuition agreed upon in the enrollment agreement or $150, whichever is less.
● That if a student withdraws or is expelled by the institution after the start of the training program
and before the completion of more than 60 percent of the program, the institution shall refund to
the student a pro rata amount of the tuition agreed upon in the enrollment agreement, minus 10
percent of the tuition agreed upon in the enrollment agreement or $150, whichever is less.
● That if a student withdraws or is expelled by the institution after completion of more than 60
percent of the training program, the institution is not required to refund the student any money
and may charge the student the entire cost of the tuition agreed upon in the enrollment
agreement.
If a refund is owed, Wongu University shall pay the refund to the person or entity who paid the tuition within
15 calendar days after the:
● Date of cancellation by a student of his or her enrollment;
● Date of termination by the institution of the enrollment of a student;
● Last day of an authorized leave of absence if a student fails to return after the period of authorized
absence; or
● Last day of attendance of a student, whichever is applicable.
Books, educational supplies or equipment for individual use are not included in the policy for refund
required by subsection 1, and a separate refund must be paid by the institution to the student if those items
were not used by the student. Disputes must be resolved by the Administrator for refunds required by this
subsection on a case-by-case basis.
For the purposes of this section:
● The period of a student’s attendance must be measured from the first day of instruction as set
forth in the enrollment agreement through the student’s last day of actual attendance, regardless
of absences.
● The period of time for a training program is the period set forth in the enrollment agreement.
● Tuition must be calculated using the tuition and fees set forth in the enrollment agreement and
does not include books, educational supplies or equipment that is listed separately from the tuition
and fees.
Disbursement of Tuition Refunds
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All tuition refunds will be disbursed through the Accounting Office. The student is responsible for ensuring the
Accounting Office has the correct mailing address to which the refund is being mailed. The refund amount will reflect
the appropriate prorated amount, including outstanding balances, if any.
If any portion of tuition was paid from the
proceeds of a loan, then the refund will be sent to the lender or to the agency that guaranteed the loan, if any. Any
remaining amount will be paid to the student.
STUDENT SERVICES AND FACILITIES
LEARNING RESOURCES
The Library houses 2,000+ volumes of books and journals on Oriental medicine, Acupuncture, Herbology, and
biomedicine. Students are responsible for remaining current on hours of operations, check out policies, fines for
overdue books, etc. The library is open during regular business hours. Students may check out books with library or
Wongu staff.
The Clark County Health Science Library is also available through LVCCLD.org. The county has an extensive holding of
Medical and health Science Resources in part due to their official status to support the Health Science offerings at
CSN (College of Southern Nevada). After signing up for a free library card, students may gain access to medical
research databases, medical journals, as well as Alt Health Watch.
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
Students may order books and supplies directly from distributors through information system organized by the
University.
STUDENT LOUNGE
The student lounge is open during regular business hours as well as when classes are in session, and is available for
students to study and relax.
BULLETIN BOARDS
The Student Bulletin Boards are located in the Student Lounge. They are available for posting items, including study
information, administrative announcements, and so forth. The administrative Bulletin Board is located outside the
Student Lounge, and contains schedules, curriculum information, and special news.
STUDENT ADVISING
Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and the Dean of Academic and Clinical Affairs (Dean) are available to counsel and advise
students in academic and non-academic matters. Students meet regularly with the academic staff to ensure
satisfactory academic progress. Counseling is available to all students.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
The University Health Center offers healthcare services to students and their family members at substantially
discounted rates for treatments and some herbal prescriptions.
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CAREER AND ALUMNI SERVICES
Students at Wongu University receive general career planning from the Admissions Representative, the President’s
office, or Admissions Committee members prior to entrance. Additional guidance and
support is provided by the
President’s Office ([email protected]) and is encouraged whenever the student feels the need during their
program of study. The President’s Office can provide help with assessing career goals, evaluating resumes, increasing
marketability, building networking and interviewing techniques. While employment cannot be guaranteed, the
President’s office staff will continue to work with students after graduation. The level of career services offered to
international students and alumni varies and depends on federal, state, and local restrictions.
Specific career planning also takes place in the Practice Management courses, where the opportunities and
challenges of each student’s upcoming professional career are examined. The University may also host free
“success” seminars several times year for student and alumni benefit.
PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
The University offers the following services to support graduates in obtaining employment and/or establishing a
private practice:
Wongu Website: Alumni Career Services Page
(
www.wonguuniversity.com/alumni
)
● Referral List: Graduates may add themselves to a searchable referral list on the Wongu University website.
Graduates may also link their own websites to their referral listing.
● Classifieds page: Job postings, opportunities, office space, and practices for sale are posted to this listing,
which is updated when there are new requests for posting. Graduates can also post items to this listing at no
charge.
Alumni Email Group List
Graduates have access to the alumni email group list for posting job listings, office rentals, and other
employment and networking opportunities.
Practice Building Classes and Continuing Education (CEU) Seminars
● The university offers free or low cost seminars for graduates at least once each year.
Additional Services that Support Graduate Success
● The university leads and organizes many outreach initiatives for students and alumni to serve and make
connections in the local community.
● Job development is accomplished by the University’s cultivation and maintenance of relationships with
existing health clinics, sports medicine facilities, hospitals, doctors, chiropractors, and other OMDs who
currently hire OMDs or have interest in expanding their services.
● The President’s Office is available to coach graduates on marketing, practice building and promotion ideas,
including resume assistance, peruse sample cover letters and network with professional networking
associations.
● The university facilitates nationwide press releases and public relations campaigns to bring awareness to the
field of Oriental medicine.
Though the university supports graduates in the ways listed above, it makes no guarantee of employment or referral.
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CAMPUS SECURITY
In 1990, Congress enacted the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (Title II of Public Law 101-542),
which amended the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA). This act required all postsecondary institutions participating
in HEA’s Title IV student financial assistance programs to disclose campus crime statistics and security information.
The act was amended in 1992, 1998 and 2000. The 1998 amendments renamed the law the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act in memory of a student who was slain in her dorm room in
1986. It is generally referred to as the Clery Act.
On Aug. 14, 2008, the Higher Education Opportunity Act or HEOA (Public Law 110-315) reauthorized and expanded
the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. HEOA amended the Clery Act and created additional safety- and
security-related requirements for institutions. Specifically, it added:
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New categories to the list of hate crimes all institutions must disclose (Clery amendment);
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A new disclosure regarding the relationship of campus security personnel with state and local law
enforcement agencies (Clery amendment);
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Implementation and disclosure of emergency notification and evacuation procedures for all institutions
(Clery amendment)
FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURE
In the event of fire or emergency evacuation, everyone must proceed immediately to the nearest exit. A Wongu staff
responsible for acting as a searcher will be assigned daily. He/she will ensure that everyone in the facility has been
evacuated. Follow directions given by the Searcher and/or the Dean, and do not re-enter the building until
instructed to do so by a Wongu official.
PARKING
Ample off-street and secure parking areas easily accommodate student, patient and staff parking needs.
ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance is required for all students, and is recorded from the first date of each quarter. Each student is expected
to attend all lectures, laboratories, and other activities associated with the total completion of a given course.
DIDACTIC CLASS ATTENDANCE
Students must attend 80% of all didactic course hours to receive credit for the course. Students coming to class late
(defined as 15 minutes or more) will receive a tardy mark in the record. Three tardies are regarded as one absence.
Students finding it necessary to drop a course or withdraw from school must file intent to drop or withdraw form at
the office.
Students are responsible for all course work, including material covered during absences. Any make-up work is done
at the discretion of the instructor.
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Courses that fall on a scheduled holiday will not meet on that day, and is not counted as an absence. No make-up
session is required for the scheduled holiday. Additional class time may be scheduled at the instructor’s discretion.
If a class is cancelled due to the absence of the instructor, this will not be counted as an absence for the student. A
make-up class may be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor.
The above requirement is the minimum for classes at Wongu University. Faculty members reserve the right to
establish a stricter standard regarding attendance.
CLINIC COURSE ATTENDANCE
All students must attend 100% of registered observation or clinical hours during the quarter in which the course is
offered in order to receive credit.
Clinic shifts that fall on a scheduled holiday will not meet on that day, and is not counted as an absence. Students who
are scheduled for a clinic shift that falls on a holiday are required to do a makeup shift. Students must complete all
required hours of a shift in order to receive credit for the shift.
Students sign in and out of the clinic. When signing in and out, students must indicate their actual arrival and
departure time as well as the number of patients they have seen on that shift. Falsifying hours or clinic attendance is a
serious infraction and will result in disciplinary action. Clinic students must obtain their supervisor's signature for the
shift to be valid. Shifts without signatures are invalid and voided. Clinic students must sign out when going to lunch or
dinner and returning for the next rotation. Lunch or dinner is not considered clinic hours. ABSENCE FROM CLINIC
If a student is to miss a shift, he/she must inform the Dean at least 48 hours before his/her scheduled hours. All
absences must be made up prior to the beginning of the next quarter.
In case of Excused Absences, it is the intern's responsibility to inform the Dean at the beginning of the day. Lack of
attendance on a scheduled day without a phone call is an unexcused absence. Unexpected and excessive absences
and lack of punctuality are factors included in the performance evaluation of each intern. Two unexcused absences
will result in an "F" grade for the shift hence no hours will be given. Please note that being tardy twice will also be
considered as an absence.
Students who have not completed the required number of shifts will automatically receive a grade of Incomplete (I).
If excused absences (in excess of one, and not exceeding three, in a given clinic course) are not made up prior to the
beginning of the next quarter, the Incomplete grade (I) will convert to a Failure (F). It is the student's responsibility to
monitor their progress in this area.
EXCUSED ABSENCES FOR BOTH DIDACTIC AND CLINIC COURSES ARE:
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Religious obligations
Serious injury or illness of a student or a member of the immediate family
A death in the immediate family
Special circumstances will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Students on Academic dismissal who have
not attended college for at least one calendar year may appeal based on the change of circumstances. A
student whose appeal is granted will be reinstated on a probationary basis.
If a student is absent for above reasons that would prevent him or her from taking scheduled assessments or
completing assignments, the student must request an excused. The request for an excused absence should be made
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to his or her academic advisor. Failure to inform or provide requested documentation to the Chief of Academic Officer
within the timeframes specified below, may result in the excused absence being denied. Falsification of
documentation is considered a violation of Wongu University’s Standards of Professional Conduct and will result in
disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Student Illness
If a student is unable to take a scheduled assessment/reassessment due to illness, the student must notify the Chief
of Academic Officer no later than 1:00 pm on the day of the scheduled assessment/reassessment. Acceptable
methods of notification include telephone, email, or fax. In order for an excused absence to be considered, a note,
signed and dated by a licensed physician, must be received no later than one business day following the missed
assessment/reassessment. The physician cannot be an immediate family member of the student in question, and
must have been involved in the provision of care for the illness. The physician’s note may be faxed, or electronic
copies sent to the school, provided that the original copy is received within one week. The Chief of Academic Officer
reserves the right to require the student to provide additional information and/or documentation beyond that listed
above if deemed pertinent in determining whether or not an absence should be approved.
Personal or Family Emergency
Should a student experience an emergency personally or in his/her immediate family (“immediate family” is defined
as parent/guardian, spouse, child, or sibling) that would preclude him/her from attending a scheduled
assessment/reassessment, the student should notify the Chief of Academic Officer as soon as possible following the
event, but no later than 1:00 pm on the day of the scheduled assessment/reassessment. “Emergency” situations
include, but may not be limited, to hospitalization, death, or other unforeseen, debilitating events. Acceptable forms
of notification are telephone, e-mail, and fax. Whether or not a request for an excused absence due to personal or
family emergency is granted is the sole discretion of the Chief of Academic Officer. The Chief of Academic Officer may
request that the student provide documentation of the emergency in order to determine if granting an excused
absence is warranted.
Bereavement
A student may request an excused absence from an assessment/reassessment to attend scheduled funeral services
for a close friend or family member. For an excused absence to be considered, the funeral service must be scheduled
within two calendar days of the date of the assessment/reassessment. The student must notify the Chief of Academic
Officer at least one business day prior to the requested absence. The Chief of Academic Officer may request
documentation in the form of a death certificate, funeral program and/or an obituary for the excused absence to be
approved.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCE
All other reasons for absences are considered Unexcused Absences. In addition, if a student is prohibited from taking
an assessment as a result of failing to meet financial obligations to Wongu University, it will be considered an
unexcused absence. If a student has completed the assessment, the results will be invalidated. Students who are in a
clinic shift will not be allowed to attend or complete the clinic shift.
REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
Registration takes place at the administrative offices, after selected courses have been approved by the chief
Academic Officer. Staff are available full-time to assist students in registering for classes. To register for clinic
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internship, students must first plan their internship shift schedules. New students and those who would like help can
request such from the Registrar and/or front desk staff. For new students, registration may take place at any time
prior to the end of the first quarter of study in which the new student is enrolled.
For continuing students, official Registration begins every 8th week of the quarter for the subsequent quarter of
study. Registration for a subsequent quarter ends on the last day of the 11th week of the prior quarter. Students
may register up to and including the Sunday that ends the 11th week. To begin the registration process, students are
required to pay the current registration fee that is published online and in the Wongu general catalog. A late
registration fee is charged for students who register after the registration period.
It is critical that students register for classes during the official registration period. After the close of the official
registration period, classes that do not have a sufficient number of students may be canceled. To ensure classes you
need are not canceled, please register during the official registration period.
Full-Time Enrollment
To be enrolled full-time, students must enroll for and satisfactorily complete a minimum of 12 units, but not more
than 24 units, in any one quarter of study.
Part-Time Enrollment
To be enrolled part-time, students must enroll for and satisfactorily complete a minimum of 6 units in any one
quarter of study.
ADD / DROP
New and continuing students may add or drop one or more classes during the 1st week of each quarter until the 1st
business day of the 2nd week. After the add/drop period, classes that are dropped are considered withdrawals and
will be recorded in the student’s transcript as a grade of “W.” Tuition will be charged according to the refund
schedule. For example, classes dropped in the 2nd week of the quarter are subject to tuition in the amount of 20% of
total tuition for each class for the entire quarter. Tuition refunds are prorated based on the number of weeks of class
completed in the quarter. Classes dropped from the 7th week through the end of the quarter will be recorded as
“WF” (Withdraw/Fail). Although not a prerequisite for adding and dropping courses, students are encouraged to
consult with Academic advisors prior to adding or dropping classes to ensure satisfactory academic progress, course
and graduation scheduling, and so forth.
OFFICIAL AND UNOFFICIAL STUDENT ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS
Official copies of student academic records will be forwarded to either the student or to a designated addressee upon
written request. Unofficial copies of student academic transcripts will only be provided to the student, unless
exceptional circumstances warrant otherwise. Requests for academic transcripts may be obtained at the Business
Office. Processing of transcript requests will be withheld if the student has failed to submit required documents or
other items, has an unpaid tuition balance, ancillary fees or other charges owed to the University.
GRADING SYSTEM
All required didactic courses must be taken for a letter grade. Clinic courses are offered as Pass/Fail. The Pass/Fail
grades may change at any time and may be at the discretion of faculty with prior approval and notification of
students.
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UNITS OF CREDIT
The standard unit represents one (1) didactic hour for ten (10) weeks of instruction and two (2) hours of clinic
internship for ten (10) weeks.
CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA)
The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is determined by dividing the number of quarter hours into the number
of points earned. Transfer credits are not included in this computation.
Grades earned by students are submitted to the Registrar utilizing the following designations. Grades are on a four (4)
point scale with an “A” or 4 quality points being the highest grade attainable.
Grading standards are:
Grade
Points
Standard
A
4.0-3.5
Excellent
B
3.4 – 3.0
Good
C
2.9-1.9
Average
F
0.0
Failure
CBT
Listed as a grade. Not incorporated in GPA
Credit by Transfer
CBE
Credit by Examination
W
Withdrawn (an administrative entry)
WF
0.0
Withdrawn, Failing
P
Pass. Satisfactory for courses or Pass for internship
with Pass-Fail grading
I
Incomplete
Aud
Audit
Withdrawal/Fail, “WF” is given to those students who withdraw from a course during or after the 7th week. A “WF”
grade is computed into the student’s CGPA.
Any student with a grade of “F” or “WF” will be required to register for and retake that course in its entirety when the
course is regularly scheduled. Any student with a grade of “F” will not be eligible to register for courses for which that
course is a prerequisite.
WITHDRAWAL (W)
Withdrawal, “W, ”is given to those students who withdraw from a course after the Add/Drop period but before the
7th week of class. No academic penalty is attached to a grade of “W.” Withdrawal from registered classes after the
first week will result in a “W” grade recorded on the official transcripts. No withdrawals are permitted after the 6th
week of class except in cases such as accident or serious illness. Withdrawal grades are not included in the GPA.
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INCOMPLETE GRADES (I)
An Incomplete (I) for a course may be requested in writing (using the approved form) by a student who, for justifiable
excuse such as severe illness, or a birth or a death in the immediate family), cannot complete the academic work. An
“I” must be completed within the first two weeks of the following quarter, unless other arrangements are made with
either the faculty member or the Chief Academic Officer prior to the end of the term in which the course was taken.
Upon completion of the course requirements, the faculty will submit the earned grade. Failure by the student to meet
the faculty and complete the requirements in two weeks from the first day of the next term will result in the grade of
“I” being converted to a grade of “F.” Multiple Incomplete grades may lead to academic probation or academic
dismissal from the University.
NOTE: All courses attempted by the student, no matter the grade earned or whether the course was dropped or
incomplete will appear on the student’s official transcript. Only failed courses may be repeated for credit. If the
student passes a failed course on the second attempt, both grades will appear on the student’s transcript.
AUDITING CLASSES
Wongu students may audit courses they have previously taken and completed with passing grades. There is an audit
fee for course audited. Audited classes are recorded in University official transcripts as “AUD,” and documented as a
grade but not incorporated in the calculation of the GPA.
Students may audit courses for no credit upon payment of the Audit Fee. Courses to be audited may only be taken
for credit if the change is made during the Add/Drop period, with payment of the applicable fees. Students may
participate in classroom discussions as permitted by the instructor, but does not participate in test taking or in other
assessment processes.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)
Wongu University uses academic standards to monitor academic progress, and these standards must be cumulative
and must include all periods of student’s enrollment. Students attending Wongu University are required to maintain a
standard of progress through the program. These standards include:
● All students in attendance must maintain a minimum quarter-to-quarter and also cumulative GPA of 2.5.
● An earned course grade of I, or F will be counted as failed attempts.
● The course work shall extend over a minimum of 4 academic years or 12 quarters. The maximum time frame
a student has to complete this 4 academic year program is 8 calendar years.
Failure to meet these standards will result in the CAO’s office taking various academic measures so that the student
may restore satisfactory academic progress.
The following definitions apply to terms used in this SAP policy:
Academic Plan:
A plan that will ensure that the student is able to meet Wongu University’s SAP standards by
a specific point in time. Students who have been placed on an academic plan must meet the modified
standards of academic progress outlined in the plan or he or she will be academically dismissed.
Appeal:
A process by which a student who is not meeting the satisfactory academic progress standards may
submit a petition to the Academic Standards Committee for reconsideration to remain in the program. A
student may appeal twice under this policy.
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Academic Warning
: Assigned by the CAO’s office to a student the first time he/she fails to make satisfactory
academic progress.
Academic Probation
: Academic probation occurs when:
○ the student’s cumulative grade point average falls below 2.5
○ the student receives one grade of “F” during a single quarter
In these two case, the student will be placed on academic probation in the following quarter, and required
to attend mandatory academic advising and tutoring. During this time, academic staff, including the Chief
Academic Officer as well as the Dean, will evaluate the student and analyze the reasons for poor
performance, and create an Academic Plan. Students on academic probation must earn a quarterly GPA of at
least 2.5 for each quarter that they are on probation.
A student who is on academic probation is not in good academic standing and is not eligible to carry a full
academic course load. When notified, the student must meet with his or her academic advisor to discuss
his/her academic status. Probation ends at the end of the quarter when both the quarterly and cumulative
GPA rise to 2.5. The student has two quarters to raise his/her CGPA.
If the student fails to bring his/her cumulative GPA up to a 2.5 within the quarter that they are on academic
probation, their academic probation will continue for a 2nd consecutive quarter. These students will only be
allowed to enroll in a maximum of 12 units which will include the mandatory repeating of any failed courses
from quarter(s) prior. They will continue to be required to attend mandatory tutoring and academic
advising. During this second probationary quarter the Office of the Chief Academic Officer will analyze the
reasons for the poor performance.
Academic Dismissal
: If the student fails to bring their cumulative G.P.A. up to a 2.5 for a 3rd consecutive
quarter, or if the student receives an “F” or “WF” in one quarter on a second occasion, the student will be
dismissed from the University. Once a student is dismissed from the University they will not be allowed to
re-enroll for two quarters. Students on academic probation for three (3) consecutive quarters will be
dismissed from the University.
In addition, if a student fails to meet the Maximum Time Frame standards, he or she will be placed on
Maximum Time Frame Dismissal.
If the student returns to the University they will only be allowed one quarter to achieve a quarterly G.P.A. of
2.5 or will again face academic dismissal. A second academic dismissal will be grounds for permanent
non-reentry into the University.
Maximum Timeframe
: A period defined by the institution that is maximum length of time (based on
attempted credits) permitted to complete the program.
Appeals may be made based on the following:
● A death in the immediate family
● Serious injury or illness of a student or a member of the immediate family
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Special circumstances will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Students on Academic dismissal who have
not attended college for at least one calendar year may appeal based on the change of circumstances. A
student whose appeal is granted will be reinstated on a probationary basis.
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REPEATING A COURSE
A student requesting to re-enroll in a successfully passed course must petition the Registrar and the Chief Academic
Officer. The student must pay the regular tuition for this course. The grade earned for the repeated course will be
recorded accordingly in the quarter that the course is repeated, and the transcript will reflect that this is a repeated
course. The original grade for the course and grade for the repeated course will both appear on the transcript. The
cumulative grade point average will be calculated as in any other case.
READMISSION
Students who fail to register for more than three (3) consecutive quarters are considered to have withdrawn and
must reapply for admission as new students under the current existing admissions requirements. In addition,
readmitted students must comply with all current Wongu policies and regulations and are subjected to current tuition
and fees schedule as the curriculum at the time of re-enrollment. Students shall retain their original student
identification number.
Students who have been academically disqualified from the University may only be readmitted by special action, and
will only considered when sufficient evidence is available to show the likelihood of future satisfactory academic
progress. Students disqualified for other reasons, such as failure to meet the conduct standards set forth by the
University, must wait one year before being eligible to reapply.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
In order to graduate all students must comply with both components of the Residency Requirement. First, the
student must successfully complete all didactic and clinical course work in no less than 3 calendar years and not more
than 8 calendar years. Correspondingly, all transfer students must complete a minimum 1 calendar year of
instruction as a full-time student.
Either or both of these two components of the residency requirement are referred to elsewhere in this catalog as the
residency requirement. In terms of residency, a quarter is defined as a minimum of twelve units or more. For
transfer students, the minimum residency requirement is four quarters as a full-time student.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY
A leave of absence refers to a specific time period during a student's course of study when they are not in academic
attendance. It does not include non-attendance for a scheduled break in a student's program. A student on an
approved leave of absence is permitted to complete the coursework he or she began prior to their leave of absence.
Only one leave of absence may be granted during any 12 month period and cannot exceed 180 days, including
summer quarter. The 12 month period is calculated from the first day of the student's most recent leave of absence.
For the leave of absence to be approved, the student must do all of the following: provide a written, signed, and
dated Leave of Absence Request, prior to the time period the leave is to occur unless unforeseen circumstances
prevent the student from doing so. The Office of the Chief Academic Officer must approve the request. If the leave of
absence is not approved and the student leaves anyway, then the student is considered to have withdrawn from the
University.
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Foreign students may apply for limited leaves of absence as long as all governmental and University requirements and
regulations are complied with. Students must file a Leave of Absence Request and obtain approval from the Office of
the Chief Academic Officer (please see section on general leave of absence policies, set forth above).
EXAMINATIONS
Student achievement is evaluated in all courses. Information regarding the methods of evaluation such as testing,
reports, attendance, and required work assignments is available at the start of each quarter. Final examinations, or
the equivalent, are required for each course. Mid-term examinations, as well as quizzes and/or other classroom
assignments, are administered at the discretion of the instructor. Prior to beginning each phase of their clinical
internship, students are required to pass a Clinic Level Entrance Examination in order to evaluate their progress, skills
and competencies.
All students must pass a Comprehensive Graduation Examination (CGE) with a score of 70% or higher as part of the
graduation requirements.
CLINIC EXAMS
Students sit for the Clinic Entrance Examination prior to entering the Health Center as an Intern. It is usually taken in
the second year. It serves to ensure student’s academic progress as academic knowledge and skills necessary to begin
clinical internship. The exam consists of a written section and a practical point location as well as western physical
assessment sections. The written portion of the examination comprises the material covered in the first year of the
program, including Oriental medicine theory and diagnosis, acupuncture point location, herbology, basic biomed
sciences, Western physical diagnosis and Clean Needle Techniques. Students must pass the Clinic Entrance exam in
both the written and practical sections to begin clinical internship. The exam is offered biennially in Winter and
Summer quarters.
In addition to the Clinic Entrance Exam, interns must pass the clinic level exams (I and II) to progress to the next level.
GRADUATION EXAMINATION
Students must pass the Comprehensive Graduation Exam to be able to graduate. The exam is given biennially in the
seventh week of the Winter and Summer quarters. Students are eligible to sit for the Comprehensive Graduation
Exam upon completion of 500 level Clinical Internship.
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS TO INCREASE GRADUATION UNITS/HOURS
Wongu expressly reserves the right to increase didactic unit/hour requirements and/or clinical hour requirements in
compliance with the mandates of the State of Nevada, or any applicable regulatory body as deemed appropriate by
the University.
Individual students and informal student groups participate in the decision-making process by completing course
evaluations at the end of each quarter, as well as periodic program surveys. Students may also speak to members of
the faculty and/or administration about individual concerns or suggestions for the program. Students are invited to
all appropriate and relevant committee meetings.
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STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
STUDENT RECORDS POLICY
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Wongu recognizes and acts in full compliance with regulations set by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of
1974 (FERPA). Students may have access to all records maintained by the University about them, except for those
considered confidential under FERPA. Students wishing to review records or to appeal for a change in those records
should contact the Dean. The University, at its discretion, may release certain information classified as directory
information unless a student indicates that such information should not be released. Requests to withhold this
information from the general public must be made in writing and submitted to the Registrar.
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Retention of Student Records
Current student records and transcripts are stored in written fashion for ten years on campus in locking fireproof
metal filing cabinets, and will be stored for up to fifty years off campus. Academic records for each student are
maintained in a computer database and a backup copy is stored off campus.
STUDENT CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Students must conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the University’s student code of professional and
academic conduct. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and mature manner, and to abide
by the policies of the University. All students should understand that they are training to be skilled health
professionals, and as such will be held to a high standard of responsibility. Students who act in a manner that violates
this code will be subject to disciplinary actions.
CLASSROOM CONDUCT
Enrollment in a class may be terminated due to unsatisfactory student conduct, undue disrespect toward an
instructor or administrator, or academic dishonesty. Each student is responsible for maintaining standards of
academic performance established for each course in which the student is enrolled.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Students with a grievance regarding a specific issue or with a fellow student, staff or faculty member are asked to first
attempt to resolve the situation informally with the other individual(s) concerned. If this is not possible, the student
may file a written grievance, within thirty days of the incident, to the Chief Academic Officer, the complaint designee;
or, if the grievance is regarding the Chief Academic Officer, to the President.
A written acknowledgement of request will be made within five (5) working days upon receipt of the written
grievance. A response will be forwarded to the student within ten (10) business days of the receipt of the grievance. If
the grievance is not resolved satisfactorily at this stage, the student may write a letter to the President and Executive
Committee outlining problem and proposed solutions. The Executive Committee will review the written grievance,
meet with both parties, and make a decision within ten business days of the hearing.
Once the matter is final, written notice of the Executive Council’s decision will be transmitted within a reasonable
time not to exceed 30 days to the reporting student and any other appropriate parties. The matter shall, however,
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remain a private one and no publication of the matter shall be made. Should the reporting student, or any other
affected party remain displeased with the outcome of the matter, resort may always be made to the:
In the event the reporting students, or others involved, are displeased with the manner for disposition arrived at by
the Executive Committee, they may choose to contact ACAOM, the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine at
8941 Aztec Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347; phone 952-212-2434; fax 952-657-7068.
GROUNDS FOR STUDENT DISCIPLINE
The Executive Council imposes discipline for the commission or attempted commission (including aiding or abetting in
the commission or attempted commission) of the following types of violations by students, as well as such other
violations as may be specified in university regulations:
1.
Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, or other university
activities.
2.
All forms of academic misconduct including but not limited to cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, or facilitating
academic dishonesty.
3.
Theft, conversion of, destruction of, or damage to any property of the university, or any property of others
while on university premises, or possession of any property when the student had knowledge or reasonably
should have had knowledge that it was stolen.
4.
Unlawful practice of acupuncture and healing arts, except under supervision by an OMD in Wongu University
classes and clinics.
5.
Unauthorized entry to, possession of, receipt of, or use of any university services; equipment; resources; or
properties, including the university’s name, insignia, or seal.
6.
Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any university document, record, key, electronic device, or identification.
7.
Unlawful conduct involving moral turpitude.
8.
Use of university computer and electronic communications facilities, systems, or services in any manner that
violates other university policies or regulations.
9.
Violation of policies, regulations, or rules governing university owned, operated, or leased facilities.
10. Physical or verbal abuse or sexual harassment, including but not limited to rape, sexual assault, sex offenses,
and other physical assault; threats of violence; or other conduct that threatens the health or safety of any
person. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other
verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment.
11. Failure to comply with the University rules, regulations, or policies.
12. Failure to comply with the lawful directions of University officials.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Procedural Due Process
Procedural due process is basic to the proper enforcement of Wongu policies and procedures. All students shall be
given formal written notice, to include: a brief statement of the factual basis of the charges, the university policies or
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regulations allegedly violated, and the time and place of the hearing, within a reasonable time before the hearing.
Any student, faculty, or staff of Wongu University may present a written allegation to the Chief Academic Officer that
a student has been engaged in prohibited conduct, as soon as possible after the incident has occurred. The
opportunity for a prompt and fair hearing in which the University shall bear the burden of proof, and at which time
the student shall have the opportunity to present documents and witnesses and to confront and cross-examine
witnesses presented by the university; no inference shall be drawn from the silence of the accused.
The student will be notified of the allegation(s) within a reasonable time thereafter. The University will investigate the
facts underlying the allegation. The investigation shall allow the student to present written and/or oral explanation of
the facts and circumstances underlying the alleged conduct. All physical evidence, written statements, and notes of
oral statements taken in an investigation shall be kept in a case file relevant to the matter.
Hearing Committee
Academic dishonesty or violation of student conduct will subject the student to disciplinary action that may include
dismissal from the University. However, in conformance with Due Process and prior to implementing any disciplinary
action, the student is given a hearing before an impartial committee. The student is also given an opportunity to
appeal any decision that is considered to be unfavorable.
Students accused of improper conduct shall be given adequate notice of the charges and an opportunity to appeal the
case to the Hearing Committee. Written notice of specific charges made against a student shall be given at least ten
(10) days before the student is to appear before the committee. While disciplinary action against a student is pending,
the student’s status does not change unless it is found that the student poses a significant threat to the University
community. Hearings are private. The accused student is afforded the opportunity to rebut all charges. The University
establishes the charges by a preponderance of evidence.
The student has the right to appeal the decision of the grievance committee to the Chief Academic Officer, but on the
grounds that fair procedure was not followed by the committee or that the evidence in the record does not justify the
decision or the sanction. A record will be kept of the disciplinary action taken and on the basis for this decision. The
disciplinary action taken may be reflected on the student’s permanent record. Disciplinary action invoked by the
committee may involve, but is not limited to, one or more combination of the alternatives listed below:
●
Dismissal:
Removal of the student from the University permanently
●
Suspension
: Removal of the student from the University for a specific length of time
●
Probation:
A tenuous status of the student, to indicate that the student’s record and conduct will be
reviewed periodically to determine suitability to remain enrolled.
Specific limitations and restrictions on the student’s privileges may accompany probation. University policy stipulates
that a student dismissed by disciplinary action, from either the University or a course, will not receive a refund of
tuition or other fees. Students dismissed from the University for disciplinary reasons must exclude themselves from
the University classes, activities, facilities, and buildings. Any exception must be approved by the President.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE CAMPUS
The possession, use, sale, manufacture, or distribution of illegal or controlled substances or alcohol is a violation of
School policy. Furthermore, a student is in violation of these regulations if:
●
he or she is knowingly present where illegal substances are kept or deposited, or
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he or she is in the company of any person, knowing that the person is in possession of an illegal or controlled
substance.
If reasonable suspicion of controlled substance or drug paraphernalia activity exists, School staff retains the right to
inspect student property as necessary. Reasonable suspicion may be generated by observable (seeing, smelling, etc.)
drugs or drug paraphernalia and/or other physical or behavioral evidence of drug usage, and may result in
confiscation of such materials. School Administration maintains the right to require drug toxicology testing if
reasonable suspicion of the use of an illegal or controlled substance(s) exists. The administration may require drug
toxicology testing in certain situations (e.g. any violent and/or antisocial behavior, damage to personal or School
property, etc.) Refusal of students to abide by the request for drug toxicology testing will result in immediate,
automatic suspension from the University for no less than one quarter, with additional stipulations. The cost
associated with the testing is the responsibility of the student.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, sexual
orientation, disability, or age in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. This nondiscrimination policy covers
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