- Advance the practice of Oriental medicine by increasing the number of competent, licensed, OMD practitioners. - Provide students wit a historical and modern OM curriculum and a thorough experience in the clinical skills required in the safe and effective treatment of patients. - Serve the community with access to OM healing therapies at the Health Clinic and conduct educational programs for greater awareness of OM.
Wongu University of Oriental MedicineAbout the
Founded in 2012 in the state of Nevada, the first state in the United States to grant licenses to practitioners of Oriental medicine, Wongu University of Oriental Medicine is the first and only Oriental Medicine school in Nevada approved to grant a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine.
Focus of Study : The MSOM program consists of 2,500 didactic hours of didactic training and 1,000 clinical hours for a total of 3,500 hours. The entire program may be completed within four years. Upon completion, students satisfy the Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine’s curriculum and clinical hours requirements to seek licensure as an Oriental Medicine Doctor in the State of Nevada.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Graduates of the Wongu University’s Master of Science in Oriental Medicine program will be able to: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.Demonstrate knowledge of biomedical clinical sciences, including diagnosis, physical examination, laboratory tests, and procedures.Collect the necessary information using traditional Oriental medicine diagnostic methods to formulate a proper Oriental medical diagnosis.Create treatment strategies based on the diagnosis and administer treatment plans with appropriate modalities and techniques.Plan and execute an effective herbal treatment and understand professional issues related to appropriate herbal management, herb-drug interactions, and consultation.Effectively guide patients in a healthy lifestyle, including nutrition and exercise.Assess the effectiveness and modify treatments according to changes in the patient’s presentation.Recognize signs and symptoms necessitating referrals to appropriate complementary healthcare providers in the biomedical community.Understand and comply with professional, legal, and ethical standards and practices as established by the profession.Understand best practices in successful clinic management.Participate in community services and incorporate healthy lifestyles and behaviors in their personal lives.
Focus of Study : The MSOM program consists of 2,500 didactic hours of didactic training and 1,000 clinical hours for a total of 3,500 hours. The entire program may be completed within four years. Upon completion, students satisfy the Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine’s curriculum and clinical hours requirements to seek licensure as an Oriental Medicine Doctor in the State of Nevada.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Graduates of the Wongu University’s Master of Science in Oriental Medicine program will be able to: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.Demonstrate knowledge of biomedical clinical sciences, including diagnosis, physical examination, laboratory tests, and procedures.Collect the necessary information using traditional Oriental medicine diagnostic methods to formulate a proper Oriental medical diagnosis.Create treatment strategies based on the diagnosis and administer treatment plans with appropriate modalities and techniques.Plan and execute an effective herbal treatment and understand professional issues related to appropriate herbal management, herb-drug interactions, and consultation.Effectively guide patients in a healthy lifestyle, including nutrition and exercise.Assess the effectiveness and modify treatments according to changes in the patient’s presentation.Recognize signs and symptoms necessitating referrals to appropriate complementary healthcare providers in the biomedical community.Understand and comply with professional, legal, and ethical standards and practices as established by the profession.Understand best practices in successful clinic management.Participate in community services and incorporate healthy lifestyles and behaviors in their personal lives.
Course Information
Schedule
52 Weeks
Accommodation
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
An applicant entering the Master’s of Oriental Medicine program must meet one of the following requirements:
1. A completed Bachelor’s degree (120 semester credits/180 quarter credits) or higher from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, is preferred, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, OR
2. A completed Associate’s degree (at least 90 quarter or 60 semester units) at a baccalaureate level from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
Please note: an Associate’s degree is adequate for admissions, but a Bachelor’s degree is required for licensure in the state of Nevada.
College courses with a “D” grade or lower cannot be counted toward the 90 quarter or 60 semester units, but will be counted in the GPA calculation to determine admission eligibility.
In addition, the applicants who have earned the prerequisite educational requirements at a recognized and approved foreign institution, the applicant’s official transcripts must be evaluated by a credential evaluation agency which is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A copy of the evaluation must be forwarded directly from the agency to the Wongu Admissions Office for admission determination.
Requirements for International Students
To be admitted to the Master’s in Oriental Medicine program, a student must have completed
a four-year bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education,with a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale.
Students who were educated outside the United States must meet the same admissions requirements as above. Academic credentials must be equivalent to those of U.S.-trained applicants and need to be formally evaluated by an independent credentials evaluation agency before the application can be formally considered. Academic transcripts from international institutions 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 Services (www.eres.com). A list of approved agencies can be found on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website: www.naces.org.
International Applicants whose native language is not English are required to provide proof of English proficiency for admission. This must be demonstrated by one of the following means:
The applicant must have completed one of the following:four years at a U.S. high school demonstrably delivered in English;at least two-years (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) of undergraduate- or graduate-level education in an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education;at least two-years (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) of undergraduate- or graduate-level education demonstrably delivered in English;high school or two-years (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) of undergraduate- or graduate-level education in an institution in one of the following countries or territories: American Samoa; Anguilla; Antigua & Barbuda; Australia; Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Bermuda; Botswana; British Virgin Islands; Cameroon; Canada (except Quebec); Cayman Islands; Christmas Island; Cook Islands; Dominica; Federated States of Micronesia; Fiji; The Gambia; Ghana; Gibraltar; Grenada; Guam; Guyana; Ireland; Isle of Man; Jamaica; Kenya; Lesotho; Liberia; Malawi; Montserrat; Namibia; New Zealand; Nigeria; Norfolk Island; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Pitcairn Islands; Sierra Leone; Singapore; South Africa; South Sudan; St. Helena; St. Kitts & Nevis; St. Lucia; St. Vincent & the Grenadines; Swaziland; Tanzania; Trinidad and Tobago; Turks and Caicos Islands; United Kingdom; U.S. Virgin Islands; Uganda; Zambia; Zimbabwe.In all cases, English must have been both the language of instruction and the language of the curriculum used.
OR:
The applicant must have completed one of the following assessments at the required level:
ASSESSMENT TOOL
ACCEPTABLE SCORE
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL® iBT)
Total: 61
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic Format
Overall band: 6
Duolingo English Test
90
China Standard of English Language (CSE)
CSE 6
Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
C
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)
C
Common European Framework Reference (CEFR)
B2
Occupational English Test (OET)
250, C
Pearson Test of English (PTE), Academic Overall:
45
Course Schedule
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Fees
School's Admin fee
Tuition
52 Week
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(USD)$ 76,650 / Week
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Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Airport Pickup
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
Housing (for international students)
Surrounding Area
Las Vegas is best known for its lavish casinos, extravagant hotels and world class restaurants. It has earned its nickname, Sin City, since many of its visitors come here for the fun-filled weekend of gambling and indulging on adults-only entertainment on the strip. It is surprising to others, but not to the locals, that Las Vegas has far more to offer than just an extravagant party-filled weekend. For the theater and music lovers, establishments such as the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, Las Vegas Philharmonic and the Sin City Opera offer shows for everyone all year round. There is always something happening in the city to cater to anyone’s taste — Food and Wine Festival, Comic Con, multiple dance competitions, film and music festivals, to name a few. There are also the great outdoors not far from the city. The Red Rock Canyon, a National Conservation Area, just 17 miles west of the strip, is famous for its large red rock formations and is a must-see for hikers, rock climbers, or anyone who loves nature. Other national parks not far from the city are Lake Mead, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park and Valley of Fire State Park —- all national parks worth exploring. Las Vegas always has something to offer to your enjoyment, for the party-goer, theater lover or for the nature enthusiast in you.
Facilities
Library
The Wongu University Library provides access to current books, textbooks, reference works, journals, and online research resources for students, faculty, and staff. Learning aids, such as herb ID kits, models, flashcards, and charts are also made available. Currently, books are organized on shelves by these subject areas and subsections: Oriental Medicine, Oriental Herbology, Nutrition, Acupuncture, Other Medicine, Qi, Western Medicine, and Basic Sciences.
Activity
The Wongu Student Association (WSA) is comprised of the entire Wongu University student body with the goal to foster community between students, faculty, and administration and provide a forum for student outreach and advocacy to the community. The aim of the WSA is to promote academic freedom and scholarly inquiry and enhance the quality of life amongst students. WSA organizes student events, designs school clothes and other merchandise, provides amenities to the school, and works on developing projects for the growth of the school. All matriculated students are welcome to be active and run for a position during the annual election held every Winter quarter.
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