Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Department
Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization
Doctor of Acupuncture
Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization
Master of Acupuncture Post‐Baccalaureate Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine
Administration
Gregory S. Ochoa, Ed.D.
Acting Department Chair, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Janet Padgett, M.Ac., Ph.D.
Director, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Programs
Hunter Thompson, D.O.M., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), ADS
Director of Clinical Experiences
Jennifer Schwing, M.A.
Department Manager, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Programs
Crystal Hoyte, M.S.
Associate Director of Academic Advising & Student Orientation Specialist
Contact the Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Department
443-906-5729
443-906-5730
acupuncture@muih.edu
chineseherbs@muih.edu
OVERVIEW
MUIH has PERMANENTLY STOPPED accepting applications for admission to its acupuncture and herbal medicine programs. On a permanent basis, individuals are no longer being admitted to MUIH’s acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine programs. Individuals who are interested in enrolling in acupuncture and herbal medicine programs are advised to consider accredited programs at other institutions.
Program Requirements
Students enrolled in any Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine program prior to the Fall 2024 trimester should review the program requirements in effect and published in the catalog at the time they entered.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND CREDENTIALING
Licensure
Graduates wishing to practice in Maryland may be licensed by applying to the Maryland Board of Acupuncture. MUIH is approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission to award a Master of Acupuncture degree, Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization degree, Doctor of Acupuncture degree, and Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization degree. These programs conform to Maryland laws and regulations regarding the practice of acupuncture. For licensure requirements in
Maryland, contact:
Maryland Board of Acupuncture
4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410‐764‐4766
800‐530‐2481
https://health.maryland.gov/bacc
For eligibility to apply for licensure, other states may stipulate additional requirements, such as completion of a course in Chinese herbal medicine or clinical hours beyond what is required by MUIH. Individuals who wish to practice in a state other than Maryland are advised to check the licensing requirements of that state by contacting the medical or acupuncture regulating agency in each state.
State Licensure Disclosures
MUIH offers one or more programs that prepare students for occupations requiring licensure or certification in certain States. In response to the Department of Education’s new federal regulations regarding licensure and disclosure requirements (34 CFR 668.14(b)(32)), the University is currently reviewing the state-by-state educational requirements for the program(s), along with its processes and procedures for ensuring compliance with the new regulations. For up-to-date information on state licensure for MUIH’s programs, visit the University’s Student Consumer Information web page.
Certification
Many states require certification by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). For certification eligibility requirements, contact:
NCCAOM
2001 K Street NW, 3rd Floor North
Washington DC, 20006
888‐381‐1140
info@nccaom.org
https://www.nccaom.org
Program Accreditation
The following programs offered by Maryland University of Integrative Health are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM):
- Master of Acupuncture
- Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization
- Doctor of Acupuncture
- including a Doctor of Acupuncture degree completion track
- Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization
- including a Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization degree completion track
- Certificate in Chinese herbal medicine [currently named Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Chinese Herbs]
The programs listed above may offer courses via distance education.
ACAHM does not accredit any programs at the undergraduate/bachelor level.
Maryland University of Integrative Health has voluntarily ceased enrolling students in all ACAHMaccredited programs and has instituted ACAHMapproved teach-out plans for all currently enrolled students. During the teach-out period, the programs maintain the current accredited status.
Accreditation status and notes may be viewed on the ACAHM Directory.
ACAHM is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the specialized accreditation agency for institutions/programs preparing acupuncture practitioners. ACAHM is
located at 500 Lake Street, Suite 204, Excelsior, MN 55331; phone 952/212-2434; www.acahm.org.
Public Disclosure Statement Effective as of 4 October 2023.