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The TAI Masters Degree Program |
TAI is located in a comfortable modern lakefront office building in Columbia, Maryland, 20 minutes from Baltimore and 35 minutes from Washington, D.C. The Institute facilities include a very active patient clinic in which students work with experienced practitioners to gain clinical competence, and also house classrooms, office, a bookstore/cafe, and a library. The Baltimore/Washington region, of which Columbia is a part, is rich in the cultural and learning resources associated with urban areas; yet Columbia, with over 57 miles of walking trails, lakes and parks, still manages to provide opportunities for direct contact with nature.
There are 22 full faculty and 44 associate and assistant faculty at TAI, of whom 98% hold advanced degrees in Acupuncture. There is a high degree of personal interaction between faculty and students.
The course of study leading to the M.Ac. degree lasts seven semesters (29-month program) or 10 semesters (40-month program). It blends a deep understanding of theory with extensive opportunities for clinical learning. Students must accumulate over 500 hours of supervised clinical practice to graduate. Honoring the interplay of body/mind/spirit, students must successfully complete studies in T'ai Chi and Qi Gong as well as Acupuncture.
TAI's Master of Acupuncture program is approved by the Maryland State Higher Education Commission and is accredited by the National Accreditation Commission for Schools and Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Requirements for admission include a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, 200 hours of clinical experience in a western medical setting, and studies of anatomy, physiology and other subject areas. To receive a catalogue with a complete list of admission requirements, contact the Admissions office.
The Institute is approved by the United States Department of Education to participate in Federal Financial Assistance programs, which include both subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford Loans. A Financial Aid Officer is available to provide students with information and assist with applications.
Director of Admissions
Traditional Acupuncture Institute
The American City Building
10227 Wincopin Circle, Suite 100
Columbia, Maryland 21044-3422
Phone 301-596-6006 or 410-997-4888
Fax: 410-964-3544
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.