What can I do with a Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine?
Description of Professional Opportunities
The Master’s degree in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (MAOM) integrates current oriental medicine/western medicine theories with best practices to provide you with profound & comprehensive knowledge and solid, practical skills. Working with experienced leaders in the profession, you will become a skilled practitioner of oriental medicine including acupuncture, herbal formulations and tui-na massage. You will also be prepared to critically evaluate the healthcare literature and have a chance to develop the skills needed to perform basic research. This career is ideal for individuals who are looking for a profession in which they can serve their communities, provide for their families, and find self-fulfillment. There is an increase in public demand for AOM practitioners who provide holistic, natural, and body-enhancing healthcare to the community.
Employment Settings
- Practice (joint or solo)
- Multidisciplinary Health Centers
- Wellness Centers
- Faculty at Complimentary and Alternative Medicine Universities
- Sports Team Acupuncturist
- Pain Centers
- Health Insurance Companies
- Corporate Health
- Worker’s Compensation Provider
- Clinical Researcher
Skills You Will Develop
- Life Long Learning
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Service Focus
- Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Supervision of Others
- Effective Oral & Written Communication
- Time Management
- Appreciation of Individual and Cultural Diversity
- Diagnostic Skills
- Reason-Based Use of Science and Evidence in Practice
- Person-Centered Condition Management
- Illness Prevention and Wellness Focus
- Problem Solving
- Personal and Professional Growth and Maturity
Professional Associations and Industry Information