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Accounting
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ACCT 101 - Principles of Accounting I
3 Credit(s)
An introduction to the basic principles of Accounting, and how to account for business transactions. Emphasis on the understanding of how financial statements are prepared, and how they are used as a basis for decision making by business owners, investors, creditors, government and others interested in the financial condition of an economic entity and the results of its operations. Topics include Analyzing Transactions; the Matching Concept and the Adjusting Process; Completing the Accounting Cycle; Accounting for Merchandising Businesses; Accounting Systems, Internal Controls, and Cash; and Receivables. Offered: Spring/Fall Only
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ACCT 103 - Managerial/Cost Accounting
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACCT 101 and ACCT 102 ; Minimum grade C
Introduction to Managerial and Cost Accounting used by management in conducting daily operations, planning future operations, and developing overall business strategies. Topics include Process Cost Systems, Cost Behavior and Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis, Profit Reporting for Management Analysis, Budgeting, Performance Evaluation Using Variances from Standard Costs, and Cost Allocation and Activity-Based Costing. Offered: Spring/Fall Only
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ACCT 210 - Financial Accounting Systems
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACCT 101
Accounting systems for internal control, cash management, accounts receivables, inventories, plant assets, payroll, taxes, and other liabilities. Study of manual and computerized systems. Offered: Fall only
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ACCT 300 - Intermediate Accounting I
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACCT 101 , ACCT 103
Study of generally accepted accounting principles underlying the preparation of basic financial statements; balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Emphasis on standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Offered: Fall only
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ACCT 301 - Intermediate Accounting II
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACCT 101 , ACCT 103
Study of generally accepted accounting principles relating to accounting for leases, post-employment benefits, deferred taxes and other specialized topics. Emphasis on Financial Accounting Standards Board Statements. Offered: Spring only
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ACCT 302 - Advanced Accounting
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACCT 101 , ACCT 103
Coverage of selected advanced topics including accounting for investments, accounting for mergers and acquisitions, consolidation and currency translation, segment reporting, and accounting for government and not-for-profit organizations. Pre-requisite Offered: Spring/Fall only
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ACCT 303 - Cost Accounting
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACCT 101; ACCT 103
An in-depth study of the accounting principles and procedures underlying the determination of product costs for manufacturing concerns. Emphasis on product costing, budgeting, variance analysis, activity-based costing system design and implementation, cost volume profit analysis, performance reports and management compensation plans, in depth studies of process costing. Offered: Spring
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ACCT 311 - Taxation of Individuals
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACCT 101 , ACCT 103
Study of accounting and income tax law as it applies to individual and business entities. Concepts of gross income, allowable deductions and credits, determination of tax liabilities. Offered: Fall Only
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ACCT 312 - Taxation of Entities
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACCT 101 , ACCT 103
This course concentrates on federal income taxation of Corporations, Partnerships, Subchapter S Corporations, and Givt and Estates. It introduces students to the income tax rules and regulations pertaining to these “taxable entities”, while enhancing an awareness of the complexities and sources of tax law. Offered: Spring only
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ACCT 327 - Multinational Accounting
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACCT 101 , ACCT 103
A global perspective on accounting practices. Development and role of accounting in selected countries, comparative practices in financial reporting and disclosure, setting international accounting standards, and examinations of auditing and taxation issues. Offered: Fall only
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ACCT 335 - Auditing
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACCT 101 , ACCT 103
Study of generally accepted auditing standards, practice and procedures in the audit of financial statements. Includes study of ethical issues and professional responsibilities of the Certified Public Accountant to investors, creditors and others who rely on the auditor’s opinion when using audited financial statements to make decisions. Offered: Spring only
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ACCT 400 - Financial Accounting
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: Admission to graduate study.
ACCT 101 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
ACCT 103 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course is an introduction to American financial accounting principles based on FASB and IASB, including the measurement, processing, and communication of accounting information. Users of such accounting information include business owners, managers, creditors, prospective investors, and others interested in the financial condition of an entity and the results of its operations. Topics covered include the accounting cycle, merchandising, services, fixed assets and corporate accounting issues.
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ACCT 500 - Accounting, Business Law & Ethics
3 Credit(s)
The course focuses the fundamentals of Accounting, and also, how the legal and ethical environment of business impacts business decisions. There is an introduction to the basic principles of Accounting; how to account for business transactions. Emphasis on the understanding of how financial statements are prepared, and how they are used as a basis for decision making by business owners, and others interested in the financial condition of an economic entity and the results of its operations. The Law component introduces how the legal environment of business impacts business decisions with broad ethical, and critical thinking examples throughout. Knowledge of the legal aspects of running a business will enable the student to conduct business within the legal framework and understand the ethical dimension of business decisions. Topics include; Introduction to Business Ethics; Financial Regulation (Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank) Business Crimes, Torts, and Contracts; the Constitution and Government Regulation of Business; Business Organizations; Employment and Labor Laws; Consumer Protection and Environmental Regulation; and Ethical Conflicts including Corporate Loyalty v. Whistleblowing, and Privacy and Technology. Broad ethical critical thinking will be examined using legal cases, decisions, essays and articles.
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ACCT 505 - Managerial and Cost Accounting
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACCT 500 Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course provides an introduction to managerial and cost accounting used by management in conducting daily operations, planning future operations, and developing overall business strategies. The objective is to gain an understanding of the role of accounting in the management process of planning, directing, controlling, and improving the organization’s objectives (goals) and to translate those objectives into a course of action. This course includes a comprehensive review of the following topics: basic managerial accounting concepts; job order cost accounting; process cost accounting; break-even point and target profit; budgeting; and standard cost variances.
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ACCT 510 - Intermediate Accounting
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites:
ACCT 505 Must be completed prior to taking this course
This course applies generally accepted accounting principles to the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, statement of cash flows, and retained earnings statements. Accounting for leases, employee benefits, deferred taxes and other specialized accounting topics will also be explored.
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ACCT 520 - Auditing
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites:
ACCT 505 - Must be completed prior to taking this course and completion of all core courses or concurrent registration in final core courses.
This course examines laws and methods for conducting commercial audits. Ethics, attestation standards, controls and fraud detection are among the topics that will be discussed. Application of generally accepted accounting practices to the review of financial statements, as well as the responsibility of the certified public accountant to the various users of the statements will also be explored.
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ACCT 530 - Personal Taxation
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACCT 500 Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course is an overview of the major types of personal taxes used by governments to raise revenue. Emphasis is placed on the taxation of individuals and tax planning considerations for the individual.
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ACCT 535 - Business Entity Taxation
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACCT 505 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course is an overview of the major types of corporate and business entity taxes used by governments to raise revenue. An emphasis is placed on the tax issues of different business forms, tax management and tax planning considerations for the business entity.
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ACCT 540 - Advanced Financial Accounting
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACCT 505 Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course is an overview of selected accounting topics of interest to international business students. Topics include current practice in accounting for business mergers or acquisitions, accounting for stock investments in affiliated companies, an introduction to consolidated financial statements, accounting for branch operations and an introduction to accounting for state and local governmental units.
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ACCT 545 - Financial Reporting and Analysis
3 Credit(s)
This course is an overview of generally accepted accounting principles underlying the content of financial statements including alternative inventory valuation methods, lease accounting, segment reporting and reporting for employee benefit plans. Students study and analyze corporate annual reports and government and not-for-profit financial statements.
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ACCT 555 - Advanced Auditing
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: Undergraduate degree and approval of the State of Connecticut to take the CPA exam.
This course provides understanding of laws and methods for conducting audits. It includes reviewing the engagement to provide reasonable assurance the audit objectives are achieved. It also includes evaluation of information obtained to reach and to document engagement conclusions including; performing analytical procedures, evaluating the sufficiency and competence of audit evidence and document engagement conclusions, and reviewing the work performed to provide reasonable assurance the objectives are achieved. It also develops proficiency in preparing communications to satisfy engagement objectives including; preparing reports, preparing letters and other required communications, and other related matters. The course prepares students to pass the CPA exam and to do professional audits.
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ACCT 556 - Accounting Regulations
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: Undergraduate degree and accounting courses to qualify to sit for the CPA exam.
This course provides the required knowledge for accountants in federal taxation and business law. The curriculum provides a working knowledge of federal taxation of individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. It covers the concepts of business law, debtor-creditor relationships, government securities acts, employment regulations and environmental regulations. It also provides knowledge of professional and legal responsibilities including professional conduct of accountants. The course curriculum includes all of the CPA exam materials.
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ACCT 557 - Business Environment & Concepts for Accountants
3 Credit(s)
This course will provide current knowledge in the business environment as it relates to the accounting profession. By the end of the course the student should have professional competency in corporate governances, economic concepts and analysis, financial management, information systems and communications, strategic planning and operations management.
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ACCT 558 - Financial Accounting & Reporting
3 Credit(s)
This course provides an in-depth overview of selected advanced accounting topics required in the accounting profession. By the end of the course, the student should have professional competency in performing accounting work related to the four financial statements; balance sheet, income statement, equity statement, and statement of cash flows. In addition, the course will address the issues of partnerships, business combinations, governmental accounting, and non-profit accounting.
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Acupuncture
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ABS 511 - Anatomy I
4 Credit(s)
This course provides an in depth study of the histologic (microscopic) and macroscopic human anatomy and it covers the structure of the trunk and posterior neck. Clinical aspects of the vascular and neurological relationships of these regions will be emphasized. Instruction includes lectures and interactive media software. Offered: Fall semester
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ABS 515 - Physiology I
2 Credit(s)
The physiology sequence consists of two courses, this one and ABS 525 (physiology 2) in the spring semester. This first course consists of the study of the physiological processes of the human body. Starting with physio-chemical and biophysical processes such as osmosis, ion transport, and membrane potentials, the course examines the basic mechanisms of cellular function, leading into an examination of the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, circulatory and if time permits, the temperature regulation systems. Clinical applications are considered throughout the course.The second course in the sequence continues with the urinary, respiratory, endocrine (including reproductive), and digestive systems. Offered: Fall semester
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ABS 522 - Anatomy 2
4 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ABS 511 Anatomy 1
This course is a continuation of Anatomy 1 and covers the structure of the head and extremities. Clinical aspects of the neurological and vascular relationships of these regions is emphasized. Offered: Spring semester
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ABS 525 - Physiology 2
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ABS 515 Physiology I
This course is a study of physiology at the organ and systems level. Included is the study of the circulatory, respiratory, renal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and urogenital systems. Also included is the study of the endocrine system and its interrelationships with various organs and systems. There is an integration of normal physiology with pathophysiology and clinical concepts. Offered: Spring semester
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ACC 611 - Chinese Herbal Clinic 1
2.5 Credit(s)
Under the supervision of licensed faculty members, the interns start by observing patients for 20 clinic hours, then move into the area of direct patient care. All patient diagnoses and management plans are reviewed and approved by a clinic faculty member prior to the initiation of patient care. The student will begin to prescribe individual herbs and formulae for patient care. The student will acquire proficiency in TCM when specific herbs or formulae may not be prescribed based upon possible herb-drug interactions. Total 130 clock hours. Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
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ACC 632 - Chinese Herbal Clinic 2A
1.5 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACC 611 Chinese Herbal Clinic
Students continue to administer Chinese herbal care to patients under the supervision of licensed faculty. Students are monitored as to their progress toward completing the qualitative and quantitative requirements necessary for the successful completion of the program. Eligibility for the course is successful completion of the previous clinical rotation. Total 65 clock hours Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
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ACC 723 - Chinese Herbal Clinic 2B
1.5 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACC 611 Chinese Herbal Clinic 1
Corequisite: ACC 632 Chinese Herbal Clinic 2A
Students continue to administer Chinese herbal care to patients under the supervision of licensed faculty. Students are monitored as to their progress toward completing the qualitative and quantitative requirements necessary for the successful completion of the program. In addition to utilizing prepared formulae, student interns now begin to mix herbal powders in individualized formulae. Eligibility for the course is successful completion of the previous clinical rotation. Total 65 clock hours. Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
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ACC 724 - Chinese Herbal Clinic 3
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACC 723 Chinese Herbal Clinic 2B
Students continue to administer care to patients under the supervision of licensed faculty. Students will integrate herbal therapies with dietary advice and qi enhancement techniques. Students are monitored as to their progress toward completing the qualitative and quantitative requirements necessary for the successful completion of the program. Eligibility for the course is successful completion of the previous clinical rotation. Total 100 clock hours. Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
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ACH 511 - Chinese Herbs I
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ATD 512 , Must be completed prior to taking this course. Satisfactory progress in first year curriculum.
The student will explore the traditional Chinese Medicine Materia Medica in depth and learn to discriminate between herb categories, their general applications and associated Treatment Principles and individual, unique applications, signs and symptoms. The student will explore at least 100 herbs. This course will focus on herbs from the Release Exterior, Clear Heat, and Drain Downwards categories. In addition at least 10 representative formulae that reflect these categories will be investigated. This course will serve as partial basis for the formulae courses. Offered: Fall semester
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ACH 512 - Chinese Herbs 2
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ATD 524 Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
The student will explore the traditional Chinese Medicine Materia Medica in depth and learn to discriminate between herb categories, their general applications and associated Treatment Principles and individual, unique applications, signs and symptoms. The student will explore at least 100 herbs. This course will focus on Herbs from the Regulate Qi, Regulate and Invigorate Blood, Warm Interior and Expel Cold, Tonify (Qi and Blood) categories. In addition at least 10 representative formulae that reflect these categories will be investigated. This course will serve as partial basis for the formulae courses. Offered: Fall semester
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ACH 523 - Chinese Herbs 3
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACH 511 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course. Satisfactory progress in first year curriculum.
The student will explore the traditional Chinese Medicine Materia Medica in depth and learn to discriminate between herb categories, their general applications and associated Treatment Principles and individual, unique applications, signs and symptoms. The student will explore at least 100 herbs. This course will focus on Herbs from the Drain Damp, Transform Phlegm and Stop Cough, Aromatic Herbs that Transform Damp, Food Stagnation categories. In addition at least 10 representative formulae that reflect these categories will be investigated. This course will serve as partial basis for the formulae courses. Offered: Spring semester
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ACH 524 - Chinese Herbs 4
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACH 511 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
The student will explore the traditional Chinese Medicine Materia Medica in depth and learn to discriminate between herb categories, their general applications and associated Treatment Principles and individual, unique applications, signs and symptoms. The student will explore at least 100 herbs. This course will focus on Herbs from the Tonify (Yang and Yin), Stabilize and Bind, Calm Shen, Aromatic Substances to Open Orifices, Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors, Expel Parasites, External Applications categories. In addition at least 10 representative formulae that reflect these categories will be investigated. This course will serve as partial basis for the formulae courses.
Offered: Spring Semester
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ACH 617 - Chinese Formulae 3
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACH 635
This course will be a continuation and amplification of the previous herbal curriculum with an emphasis on herbal formulae. The student will explore at least 80 formulae including reiterating and expanding content from previous courses. This course will focus on formulae that Stabilize and Bind, Calm the Spirit, Open the Sensory Orifices, Regulate Qi, Regulate Blood, Expel Wind, Treat Dryness, Expel Dampness, Dispel Phlegm, Reduce Food Stagnation, Expel Parasites, Treat Abscesses and Sores, and for External Application. The student will learn the name, actions, indications, cautions and contraindications of the classical base formulae according to the traditional categorization based on treatment principles. In addition the student will explore the traditional structure of herbal formulae as a prelude to formula modification (general, assistant, etc.) In addition the student will review and reiterate content from the Formulas and their constituents. Offered: Fall Semester
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ACH 619 - CH Internal Medicine & Modifications 1
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACH 635 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
This course will be a continuation and amplification of the previous herbal curriculum with an emphasis on internal medicine applications of herbal formulae. The student will reexamine previously studied herbs and formulae from previous courses with special attention to clinical application and formula modification according to clinical presentation. Offered: Fall Semester
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ACH 628 - CH Internal Medicine & Modifications 2
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACH 635 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
This course will serve as a companion course to ACH 619 . This course will be a continuation and amplification of the previous herbal curriculum with an emphasis on internal medicine applications of herbal formulae. The student will reexamine previously studied herbs and formulae from previous courses with special attention to clinical application and formula modification according to clinical presentation.
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ACH 635 - CH Formulae 1
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACH 512 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course will be a continuation and amplification of the previous herbal curriculum (ACH 511 , ACH 512 , ACH 523 , ACH 524 ) with an emphasis on herbal formulae. The student will explore at least 30 formulae including reiterating and expanding content from previous courses. This course will focus on formulae that Release the Exterior, Clear Heat, and Drain Downward. The student will learn the name, actions, indications, cautions and contraindications of the classical base formulae according to the traditional categorization based on treatment principles. In addition the student will explore the traditional structure of herbal formulae as a prelude to formula modification (general, assistant, etc.). In addition, the student will review and reiterate content from the formulas and their constituents. Offered: Summer Semester
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ACH 636 - Chinese Formulae 2
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACH 511 , ACH 512 , ACH 523 , ACH 524
This course will be a continuation and amplification of the previous herbal curriculum (ACH 511 , ACH 512 , ACH 523 , ACH 524 ) with an emphasis on herbal formulae. The student will explore at least 30 formulae including reiterating and expanding content from previous courses. This course will focus on formulae that Harmonize, Dispel Summerheat, Warm Interior Cold, Release Exterior-Interior Excess, and Tonify. The student will learn the name, actions, indications, cautions and contraindications of the classical base formulae according to the traditional categorization based on treatment principles. In addition, the student will explore the traditional structure of herbal formulae as a prelude to formula modification (general, assistant, etc.).
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ACH 641 - CH Special Topics
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACH 636 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course will explore special topics in TCM herbal medicine. These will include but not be limited to dui yao (herb combinations and modules), external applications, pediatrics, classical formulae from seminal texts. Content will also reflect the availability of special guest lecturers. Offered: Spring Semester
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ACS 511 - Evidence-Informed Clinical Practice in Acupuncture
1 Credit(s)
The basic principles of clinical and laboratory research are examined with a special emphasis on the applications of acupuncture and TCM techniques in the research setting. Application of research to case evaluation will be emphasized.
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ACS 611 - Pathology 1
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ABS 515 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course is a study of the pathophysiological process and how this process alters the gross, microscopic and clinical manifestations of disease. Basic pathological processes of inflammation, repair, degeneration, necrosis, immunology and neoplasia are presented. Offered: Fall Semester
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ACS 612 - Clinical Diagnosis 1
4 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ABS 511
This course covers the techniques used for physical examination for various systems of the body. Skills taught develop an appreciation for normal variations and abnormalities associated with disease states. The student is taught to recognize the signs and symptoms of common diseases.
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ACS 613 - Lab Diagnosis
2 Credit(s)
This course introduces the student to the appropriate use and interpretation of laboratory tests. Offered: Fall semester
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ACS 623 - Clinical Diagnosis 2
4 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ABS 511 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course is a continuation of Clinical Diagnosis 1. Offered: Spring Semester
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ACS 624 - Pathology 2
4 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACS 611 Pathology 1 must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course is the continuation of the pathological processes of various diseases. This course emphasizes the basis of systemic diseases of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital, endocrine, hepatobiliary, renal and pancreatic systems. Offered: Spring Semester
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ACS 625 - Physical Exam Skills
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACS 612 Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course helps students develop the skills necessary to conduct screening physical exams and specialty exams useful in the ambulatory practice. The student will learn the appropriate exam and physical diagnostic procedures that correspond with the patient’s chief complaint and medical history. Clinical decision making and identification of clinical red flags are emphasized. Physical examination skills; Cardio, Chest/Pulmonary, Abdomen/GI, Neuro, General screening exam, physical exam of the spine, physical exam of the major joints (shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, foot).
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ACS 626 - Laboratory Diagnosis 2; Nutritional and functional analyses
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACS 613 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course will educate the student on nutritional assessment to include health, diet and lifestyle history, physical measurements, and laboratory testing to include analysis of blood, stool, saliva and urine. The course will integrate use of these measurements in the design of an appropriate nutritional protocol for the client. The student will also learn effective client management and follow-up.
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ACS 631 - Clinical Education 1
8 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACS-722 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
Under the supervision of licensed faculty members, the interns start by observing patients for 30 clinic hours, then move into the area of direct patient care. All patient diagnoses and management plans are reviewed and approved by a clinic faculty member prior to the initiation of patient care. The student will begin to practice clean needle technique, removal and disposal of needles. The student will acquire proficiency in tongue and pulse diagnosis. Offered: Fall Semester
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ACS 641 - Diagnostic Imaging I
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ABS 511 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course covers radiographic anatomy and diagnostic imaging techniques. A basic introduction to imaging, including roentgenology, computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and bone scanning are discussed. The basic concepts of these techniques and their use in diagnosis are discussed. Offered: Fall Semester
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ACS 711 - Preceptorship I
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: AWB 501 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
The students observe and administer care in established acupuncture facilities under the supervision of licensed physicians and acupuncturists. This exposure to a variety of clinical settings helps prepare the student for both private practice and integrative patient care. Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
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ACS 712 - Clinical Education 2
8 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACS 631 Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
Students continue to administer care to patients under the supervision of licensed faculty. Students are monitored as to their progress toward completing the qualitative and quantitative requirements necessary for the successful completion of the program. Eligibility for the course is successful completion of the previous clinical course. Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
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ACS 714 - Clinical Procedures 2
.5 Credit(s)
This course explores the clinical applications of the skills and knowledge learned to date for patient care in the UB Clinics. In addition, UB Clinics skills including using electronic health system for charting, and communications with patients and other health providers in the UB Clinics is reviewed. Communication with other providers in multi-disciplinary clinics and hospital settings is explored.
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ACS 715 - Physical and Functional Assessments
2 Credit(s)
This course is designed to teach the student general principles and practices of health care from the breadth of providers trained at the University of Bridgeport. The naturopathic, chiropractic, nutrition, dental hygiene and physician assistant history and scope of practice will be discussed. Practical applications of these disciplines in the area of physical and functional assessment of patients will be emphasized.
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ACS 722 - Preceptorship II
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACS 711 Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
This is a continuation of ACS 711 . Students increase their clinical skills working under a variety of health care professionals, all of whom must have the appropriate credentials to practice in the field of acupuncture. Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
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ACS 723 - Clinical Education 3
2 to 8 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACS 631 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
Students continue to administer care to patients under the supervision of licensed faculty. Students are monitored as to their progress toward completing the qualitative and quantitative requirements necessary for the successful completion of the program. Eligibility for the course is successful completion of the previous clinical course. Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
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ACS 724 - Public Health
2 Credit(s)
This course covers current environmental and public health concerns with an emphasis on the role of the acupuncturist in these issues. The course integrates health with diet, water and air pollutants, noise and substance abuse. Recognition of major communicable diseases is included. Offered: Spring Semester
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ACS 811 - Grand Rounds 1
2 Credit(s)
This course is designed to train the TCM student to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with patients and their families, colleagues, and others with whom health-professionals must exchange information in carrying out their responsibilities in patient care.
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ACS 812 - Integrated Clinical Education 1
6 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACS-714 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
Rotations in the Integrative clinic shifts combine TCM supervisors for TCM diagnosis and treatment with biomedical practitioners and other clinicians offering medical care in a variety of health settings. Students administer care to patients under the supervision of licensed faculty. Students are monitored as to their progress toward completing the qualitative and quantitative requirements necessary for the successful completion of the program. 215 hours; 150 patient visits; at least 90 hours in off-site clinics.
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ACS 814 - Integrated Clinical Education 2
6 Credit(s)
Corequisite: ACS-811 - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
This is a continuation of the integrative clinical training started in ACS 812. Rotations in the Integrative clinic shifts combine TCM supervisors for TCM diagnosis and treatment with biomedical practitioners and other clinicians offering medical care in a variety of health settings. Students continue to administer care to patients under the supervision of licensed faculty. Students are monitored as to their progress toward completing the qualitative and quantitative requirements necessary for the successful completion of the program. 215 hours; 150 patient visits; at least 90 hours in off-site clinics.
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ACS 823 - Grand Rounds 2
2 Credit(s)
Corequisite: ACS 812 - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
This course is designed to train the advanced TCM student to communicate with other health care providers to determine an appropriate plan of care. This includes the ability to assess written diagnostic reports, including the range of values that distinguish normal from abnormal findings, as relevant to patient care and communication with other health care providers. Upon completion, the student will be able to discuss the clinical scope of TCM in an informed, authoritative, and appropriate manner.
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AHM 521 - Botanical Medicine
2 Credit(s)
This course comprises a survey of plant and plant preparations most commonly used in Western traditions. The actions of the plant and plant products, as well as drug-herb interactions are considered. Offered: Fall Semester
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AHM 599 - Homeopathy for Acupuncturists
2 Credit(s)
The course will survey the basic theoretical principals upon which homeopathic practice is based as well as survey homeopathic remedies commonly used in acute care. Safety, legal and manufacturing issues will also be highlighted.
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AHM 612 - Introduction to Chinese Herbal Remedies
1 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ATD 524 .Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
This survey course introduces the student to the diagnostic and treatment strategies specific to TCM herbal therapies. The student is introduced to major herbs and formulas of China, their uses, contraindications and drug-herb interaction. Patient safety issues are also addressed. Offered: Fall Semester
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AHM 613 - Traditional Chinese Diet Therapy
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ATD 524 Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
This class introduces the student to the eastern understanding of how food influences human health. Foods and food products are surveyed according to Asian categorization. Food groups are categorized by nature, temperature, taste, element, indications and contraindications. Treatment of the major categories of organ (zang-fu) disorders using foods and food combinations are covered. Offered: Fall Semester
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AHM 616 - Ethical and Ecological Considerations of Chinese Materia Medica
1 Credit(s)
The traditional practice of using endangered species (plant and animal) is controversial within TCM. Comprehensive Chinese herbal textbooks often discuss substances derived from endangered species, emphasizing alternatives. Poaching and black market issues with animal products, particularly tiger bone, rhinoceros horn, seahorse and bear bile have all raised ethical and ecological concerns in the use of Traditional Chinese formulae. In this course, we will discuss the ethical and ecological impacts of TCM materia medica on the health of the individual and the world. Offered: Fall Semester
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AHM 634 - Dispensary Management
1 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ACH 511 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
This course will develop knowledge and skills related to TCM dispensary management. Students will learn best practices for successfully and legally running a Chinese herbal dispensary. Combining lecture and experiential learning, students will become acquainted with dispensing practices, proper record-keeping, inventory management, and safety protocols for a well-organized TCM dispensary. Offered: Summer Semester
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AHM 635 - Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs
1 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: AWB 523 Must be completed prior to taking this course.
Chinese material medical are often prescribed in complex formulae. Understanding the chemistry, interactions, extraction methodology, and drug interactions allows TCM practitioners better insights to possible adverse effects, from drug-herb interactions, herb toxicities to lack of expected (or any) outcomes from prescribed formulae. Several recorded incidents of adverse reactions have occurred to Chinese herbs over the past 12 years. In most cases, the incidents have involved multiple patients consuming the same or similar substance, rather than isolated case reports. It is important to review the unique aspects of Chinese medicine) which are of relevance to understanding these issues. Offered: Summer Semester
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AHM 713 - Patent Remedies
2 Credit(s)
This course will survey over 50 prominent, TCM, topical and internal herbal, patent formulas. Students will be introduced to pattern-specific uses of these formulas and subsequently, their contraindications, toxicities, and potential drug interactions. Safety, legal, and manufacturing issues will also be highlighted. Offered: Spring Semester
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AMR 511 - Taijiquan 1
1 Credit(s)
This introductory course in therapeutic movement explores how musculoskeletal alignment, breathing, and mental awareness affect the meridians through practice of this traditional exercise. The emphasis is on analysis of how individual Taijiquan movements circulate Qi through specific meridians in accordance with TCM theory and clinical practice. The student also learns Taijiquan history and safety considerations. Offered: Fall Semester
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AMR 522 - Taijiquan 2
1 Credit(s)
This is a continuation of Taijiquan 1. In addition to more advanced Taijiquan exercises for Qi circulation, the student learns basic application of Chinese therapeutic movement to the clinic setting. Offered: Spring Semester
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AMR 613 - Qi Gong 1
1 Credit(s)
This course teaches exercises designed to regulate specific meridians, muscles and joints as well as how to choose, integrate and teach the appropriate exercises in a clinic setting. Offered: Fall Semester
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AMR 624 - Qi Gong 2
1 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of Qi Gong 1. The student learns advanced exercises, meditations, and breathing exercises that can be applied both to the clinic setting as well as to the student’s personal experience and development of Qi toward the goal of being a more effective TCM practitioner. Offered: Spring Semester
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AMR 627 - Tuina 1
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ABS 522 Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
The student learns basic Tuina manipulation theory and techniques to treat acupoints, channels, and soft tissue as well as Qigong conditioning exercises that allow the student to implement Tuina manipulation safely and effectively. The course culminates in learning a Tuina full-body therapeutic protocol. Offered: Summer Semester
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AMR 715 - Tuina 2
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: AMR 627 Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course is a continuation of Tuina 1. The student learns intermediate Tuina manipulation theory and techniques to treat acupoints, channels, and soft tissue. Tuina treatments for back pain and conditions of the upper limb are the primary focus. Offered: Fall Semester
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AMR 726 - Tuina 3
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: AMR 627 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course is a continuation of Tuina 2. The student learns advanced Tuina manipulation theory and techniques to treat acupoints, channels and soft tissue. Tuina treatments for the leg and internal conditions are the primary focus. Offered: Spring Semester
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ANT 521 - Western Nutrition
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: none.
This course provides the foundation for therapeutic nutrition. It explores the biochemistry of macronutrients as well as vitamins and minerals. Deficiencies, toxicities, therapeutic uses and appropriate doses are examined. An assessment of dietary needs and the application of therapeutic nutrition in treating individual diseases and syndromes are also taught.
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APP 599 - Ind Study-Prin & Pract
1 to 6 Credit(s) Credit(s)
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APP 721 - Practice Management
2 Credit(s)
Students are taught the current procedural practices for the operation of a private practice. In addition, the practical aspects of operating a practice as a small business are discussed. Students are encouraged to begin thinking about their personal career path as a complementary medicine practitioner in private practice, group practice, hospital-based practice or as an TCM educator. Offered: Spring Semester
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APP 722 - Professional Development
1.5. Credit(s)
This course will explore the issues associated with ongoing professional development. Professional development assists the acupuncture practitioner to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to further clinical competence and contribute to the body of knowledge in the field during practice after graduation.
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APS 621 - Psychological Assessment
2 Credit(s)
The primary focus of this course is the diagnosis of the various psychiatric diseases according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Included are psychological assessment considerations and treatment modalities.
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APT 511 - Point Location 1
2 Credit(s)
This course will serve as the foundation of the acupuncture point selection series. Meridian theory using concepts of the Jing Luo system, including main and secondary vessels will be reinforced. This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to physically locate acupuncture points of the lung, large intestine, stomach and spleen, heart and small intestine, urinary bladder, kidney, and pericardium channels. Students will focus on how to locate points effectively, accurately, and quickly as preparation for clinical application as well as college and national examinations. Students will also learn the major function(s) and indication(s) of the Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Small Intestine, Urinary Bladder, Kidney and Pericardium channel points. Offered: Fall and Summer Semesters
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APT 512 - Meridian Theory
2 Credit(s)
Meridian (a.k.a. Channel) theory is the basis of diagnosis and acupuncture treatment. This course is designed to provide the necessary instruction and training for the student to be familiar with meridian theory including regular, extra and other meridian systems. Offered: Fall and Summer Semesters
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APT 523 - Point Location 2
2 Credit(s)
This is a continuation of the previous course and will focus on the Triple Warmer, Gall Bladder, Liver, Governing Vessel (“Du”), Conception Vessel (“Ren”) and extra points. Additional instruction is given in regional point selection and point combinations. Offered: Spring and Summer Semesters
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APT 614 - Acupuncture Techniques 1
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: APT 523 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
This course covers the basic principles of acupuncture treatment for diseases involved with different pathogenic factors, tissues and organs. Special point selection based on Root-Branch, Origin-End, Path of Qi, Five Element and Eight Parameter diagnoses are covered. Indications and contraindications of moxibustion, scalp acupuncture and electrical acupuncture stimulation are covered. Offered: Fall Semester
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APT 625 - Acupuncture Techniques 2
3 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: APT 523 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
This course covers functions, indications and needling methods of the Well, Spring, Stream, River, Sea, Source, Luo, Xicleft, Back Shu, Front Mu and Lower He-Sea, Eight Influential, Eight Confluent and important crossing points. Continuing practice in needling, moxibustion and cupping techniques is included. In addition, the prevention and treatment of acupuncture complications is covered. Offered: Spring Semester
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APT 626 - Auricular & Scalp Acupuncture
1 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: AWB 521 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course introduces the student to various forms of microsystem acupuncture, focusing on auricular and scalp systems. The student learns the respective maps of the scalp and ear, clinical applications and treatment strategies. Offered: Spring Semester
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APT 637 - Japanese Acupuncture Techniques
1 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: APT 614 Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
This course covers the unique treatment strategies and protocols developed by Japanese acupuncture masters. Offered: Summer Semester
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APT 718 - Pediatric Acupuncture
1 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ATD 524 Must be completed prior to taking this course.
The special diagnostic and treatment skills required for the treatment of patients less than 12 years of age are discussed. The balance of safety for the patient and treatment efficacy is emphasized. Offered: Spring Semester
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ATD 511 - TCM History and Philosophy
1 Credit(s)
The student studies the different eras of Chinese history and the effects on TCM Medicine theories. This course includes the study of the development of Naturalism, Philosophical and Religious Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism and their contributions to Chinese Medicine. For each philosophy, the course examines how the philosophy views the human relationship to nature, and the human relationship to the universe. In addition, the impact of philosophy and religion on the TCM medical paradigm is explored. Offered: Fall and Summer Semesters
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ATD 512 - TCM Medical Theory
2 Credit(s)
This course includes the classic theories of yin and yang and the Five phases that are fundamental to understanding the TCM medical relationship between humans and the universe. Normal physiology is studied through the fundamental substances (Qi, Blood, Essence, Spirit and bodily fluids), and organs. The basic theory of illness and diagnosis using four examinations (sight, listening and smelling, palpation, and asking) and Eight parameters are covered. Offered: Fall Semester
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ATD 513 - TCM Diagnosis 1
2 Credit(s)
The basic theory and characteristics of the pathogenesis and pathogenic factors are covered including the seven emotions, disharmony of Yin and Yang, abnormalities in Qi, Blood, Spirit, Essence and Bodily fluids, and organ (zang-fu) disharmonies are covered. Techniques in inquiry, palpation, tongue and pulse diagnosis are covered. Diagnoses incorporating the eight parameters as well as root and stem concepts are covered for each of the twelve zang-fu. Offered: Fall Semester
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ATD 515 - Seminar 1
1 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ATD 513 Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course will help the student to negotiate their first year in the Acupuncture program. The student will be guided through overviews of Chinese Medicine as preparation for integrating material from the entire curriculum. The student will review and update Chinese Medical terminology as well as the range of resources and the different perspectives on this terminology and the concepts contained therein. Diagnostic practical skills such as pulse and tongue diagnosis will be reviewed in a practical group setting. In addition the student will apply concepts of information literacy and its use for analysis of case studies.
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ATD 524 - Traditional Chinese Diagnosis 2
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ATD 513 Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course will provide the student with further understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis, expanding on concepts from TCM Diagnosis I. Traditional Chinese Medicine organ diagnoses, eight principle and febrile disease diagnoses will be stressed. In addition, treatment principles and acupuncture treatments based on these diagnostic systems will be explored. Differential diagnoses of common disease entities will be explored. Students will also continue to practice pulse and tongue diagnosis. Offered: Spring Semester
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ATD 529 - Seminar 2
1 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ATD 524 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
This course will be a continuation of seminar one. The student will be guided through the application and integration of concepts and skills acquired in the first and second semester curricula. The student will apply these through the use of case studies and clinical examples. The basics of applying diagnosis and generation of treatment principles will be reinforced in a collegial setting. Group activities such as case analysis, pulse and tongue analysis and grand rounds will also be reviewed with a deepening understanding of clinical applications of such. Offered: Fall Semester
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ATD 618 - Seminar 3
1 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ATD 524 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course will help the student gain a deeper understanding of case study skills necessary to become a TCM clinical practitioner. The student will be guided through case study, case analysis and pattern differentiation as utilized in clinical practice as preparation for integrating material from the entire curriculum into the clinical setting. Case presentations and clinical skills utilizing a problem based learning format using TCM principles and evidence-informed clinical practice skills are emphasized. The focus of the case studies for this course is mental/emotional disorders, patterns associated with emotional disorders, and the impact of emotional issues in the acupuncture clinic. In addition, the student will gain a basic understanding of the ethical and counseling issues surrounding licensed practice in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Offered: Fall Semester
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ATD 711 - Differential Diagnosis and Pathomechanisms
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites: ATD 727 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
This course compares and contrasts diagnosis and treatment between Western and TCM diagnoses. Western medical diagnosis of these diseases is incorporated so that the student is able to collaborate with western physicians. Major and common categories of diseases including respiratory tract, infectious, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and musculoskeletal diseases are covered. Offered: Summer Semester
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ATD 715 - Trad Chinese Internal Medicine
2 Credit(s)
Prerequisites:
ATD 524 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
This course focuses on the diagnosis and TCM treatment of major illness. Treatment planning includes acupuncture, qi gong, and massage. Diagnoses cover respiratory illnesses, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecological, and psychological illnesses. Root-stem. Meridian, Substance and 5 Element treatments are included. Offered: Fall Semester
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