Emperor's College of
Traditional Oriental Medicine

Santa Monica, California

The newest therapy is thousands of years old!

Emperor's College offers:

Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine

1807-B Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90403
Tel: (310) 453-8300 Fax: (310) 829-3838
74053.1417@compuserve.com

A Message from the President

The symbol of Emperor's College is composed of the Chinese characters "8" and "3". Many years before the school was established, these symbols presented themselves to me in the course of my meditation. In the Book of Changes, there are eight basic kua , or trigrams, each made up of three lines. Thus from these two numbers, the myriad changes of the universe are illuminated. Together they represent the element of wood, and in Traditional Oriental Medicine, we know this to stand for spring and movement. From these symbols I began to recognize the destiny that lay in the future: A school was to be built, its foundation rooted in the earth to foster growth and development of strong branches so that it might support broad leaves and bare precious fruit.

Oriental Medicine is such a new and different approach to healing to the eyes of the Western world. Yet it has such an ancient past, rich in philosophy, theory and clinical experience which spans thousands of years.

In my philosophy class, I have stressed to every student that in order for them to practice Oriental Medicine, they must first understand themselves. Once they understand this, they will be able to help others.

Through Oriental medicine, one begins to learn how emotions affect the physical body and how lifestyles affect the emotions and the relationship between mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual balance.

Emperor's College is here as a lesson for all who enter. The lessons one learns here depends on how far one can see, how deep one can hear and how open one's eyes and ears are. Some students learn just want is being taught in the classrooms and others learn beyond the words... with their heart. Oriental medicine should blend into and be expressed from the heart.

President,
Bong Dal Kim, O.M.D., L.Ac.


Internship in China

Emperor's College offers a unique internship in China wherein clinical hours performed can be applied toward graduation requirements. The program consists of about 344 hours of clinical experience over 8 weeks for 200 hours of credit. The reason for the discrepancy is that there is a long standing rule that requires a certain percentage of clinical hours must be earned in the clinic on campus. 200 hours is the maximum allowed in any location other than the school's official intern clinic. Two trips are scheduled each year. Beijing in the Spring and Shanghai in the Fall.

Acupressure Certificate program

A certificate in Acupressure is offered to students whose non-degree objectives include bodywork or avocational skills. This program is 250 hours in length. Students who complete this certificate program are qualified to apply for licensing in any city which requires a minimum of a 100 hour training program.

Eligibility and Admission

Students are admitted to the Master's Degree Program at the beginning of each quarter. Classes are taught in English, Korean, and Chinese. The prerequisite for entrance into the Master's Degree Program is two years of college (60 semester units of 90 quarter units). These courses must be from an accredited institution.

Degree Authorization

The professional Master's Degree Program in Oriental Medicine of Emperor's College is accredited by the National Accreditation Commission for Schools and Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NACSCAOM). The program is also approved by the California State Department of Education under Education Code Section 94310. Licensing eligibility is approved by the Acupuncture Committee of the California Medical Board.

Financial Aid

Emperor's College offers Title IV Federal Financial Aid including Stafford Loans to students (SLS) , unsubsidized Supplemental Loans, and scholarships. These are available to full-time students who are fully matriculated into the Masters of Traditional Oriental Medicine Program.

Tuition

Our tuition of $90 per quarter unit is competitive with other acupuncture colleges. Costs for Clinical Observation and Internship are $7 per hour. Approximate total cost of the Master's Degree Program is $21,000. Keep in mind that each state has different requirements for licensure. California has among the most stringent and highest quality academic requirements and as such, the cost may be higher than in other states.

The Intern Clinic at Emperor's College

As is the case with Western Medicine, our advanced interns of Traditional Oriental Medicine are provided with patients to further their understanding of this ancient healing practice. This low cost option provides you with quality health care under the supervision of a Licensed Acupuncturist in our teaching clinic.

Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine

74053.1417@compuserve.com
Take me back to...

Acupuncture.com


e-mail: AcuCom@aol.com