ACAOM Accreditation and State Approvals

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Masters and Doctoral Degrees. Questions about the accreditation of American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA, 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (http://www.sacscoc.org/ )

Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

The following programs offered by American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM):

(1) Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization
(2) Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization • including a Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization degree completion track

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 does not accredit any programs at the undergraduate/bachelor level.  ACAHM is located at 500 Lake Street, Suite 204, Excelsior, MN  55331; phone 952/212-2434; www.acahm.org

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine is authorized to conduct courses, grant degrees, grant credit toward degrees, and to use certain protected academic terms in the State of Texas, Authority for this exemption will continue as long as the institution maintains its accreditation status with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and standards acceptable to the Coordinating Board.Questions or complaints about this institution should be addressed to:

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 78711
or call: (512) 427-6225

Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners

The legal requirements for licensure in Texas and entry into the profession can be obtained from:

Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners
P.O. Box 2018
Austin, TX 78768-2018
or call: (512) 305-7067

California Acupuncture Board Approval

The College is approved by the California Acupuncture Board. Graduates of our institution are eligible for licensure as acupuncturists in the states of Texas, California, and many other states. Additional requirements for California licensure can be obtained from:

California Acupuncture Board
1747 N. Market Blvd. Suite 180
Sacramento, CA 95834
or call: (916) 515-5200

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.

Other State Approvals

Graduates of the college will be qualified to apply for licensure in many other states. For information regarding each state’s acupuncture licensure laws, please contact each respective state boards.