Admissions Requirements
Doctor of Acupuncture Program
Priority Deadline March 1 | Final Deadline July 1
Prerequisites:
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from an accredited school recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or international equivalent
3 credits Anatomy & Physiology I
3 credits Anatomy & Physiology II
These prerequisites must be completed prior to the first day of classes. Won Institute offers the Anatomy & Physiology courses 100% online over the summer each year.
Corequisites:
- 3 credits each of Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology
The Biology, Psychology and Chemistry courses can be completed concurrently with the Doctor of Acupuncture Program. Students can satisfy Biology or Chemistry by taking our online Biochemistry of Plants Course.
In addition, all applicants should ensure that they are capable of meeting the following Technical Standards.
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Doctor of Acupuncture Program Completion Track
FALL PRIORITY DEADLINE MARCH 1 | FALL Final Deadline July 1 | SPRING DEADLINE NOVEMBER 1
Prerequisites:
- Graduate of an ACAHM accredited Master of Acupuncture or Master of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine program . Acupuncture and Chinese medicine programs accredited by ACAHM are considered Master’s-level even if the award was a diploma or certificate.
Bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or international equivalent.
Corequisites:
Completion of coursework in Psychology, Biology, and Chemistry. Each course must be at least 3 credits. Students can satisfy Biology or Chemistry by taking our online Biochemistry of Plants course.
Transcript Evaluations: As part of the admissions process, all students will have prior transcripts evaluated for equivalency to Won Institute’s curriculum, and additional corequisites may be assigned for completion prior to graduation from the DAc program.
Online, or distance education, programs are governed by state higher education regulations. As a member of NC-SARA, Won Institute is permitted to deliver online programs in every state in the US.
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Master of Acupuncture Studies Program
Priority Deadline March 1 | Final Deadline July 1
Applications are accepted throughout the year with new students beginning only in the fall.
Prerequisites:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject
- 3 credits Anatomy & Physiology I
- 3 credits Anatomy & Physiology II
All prerequisites must be completed prior to the first day of classes. Won Institute offers the Anatomy & Physiology courses 100% online over the summer each year. In addition, all applicants should ensure that they are capable of meeting the Master of Acupuncture Degree Technical Standards.
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Master of Won Buddhist Studies
Fall Priority Deadline March 1 | Final Deadline August 1 | Spring Deadline NOVEMBER 1
Applications are accepted throughout the year for both spring term and fall term start dates.
Prerequisites:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Won Buddhism or Bachelor’s Degree in any subject, and completion of the Preparatory Won Buddhist Studies (PWBS) courses.
Additional requirements may be required for pre-minister students. Please consult the most recent course catalog for more information.
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Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine
FALL PRIORITY DEADLINE MARCH 1 | Final Deadline JULY 1
Prerequisites:
- Bachelor’s degree in any subject
Applicants must also meet one of the following conditions:
- Graduate of a Master’s level ACAHM-accredited Acupuncture program OR
- Second or third year student currently enrolled in a Master’s level ACAHM-accredited Acupuncture program
Students who are currently enrolled in an ACAHM-approved Acupuncture program must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and provide letters of recommendation from current faculty members familiar with the applicant’s work.
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Certificate in Won Buddhist Studies
FALL PRIORITY DEADLINE MARCH 1 | FINAL DEADLINE AUGUST 1 | SPRING DEADLINE NOVEMBER 1
Prerequisites:
There are no separate prerequisites for admission to the Certificate in Won Buddhist Studies program beyond those for admission to the Won Institute. However, there may be prerequisites for certain courses. Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Won Buddhism are eligible to apply directly to the WBS Master’s degree and Certificate programs. Students who have not completed an undergraduate degree in Won Buddhism should first take two basic PWBS Won Buddhist scripture courses (PWB 100 Canon I and PWB 110 Canon II) as prerequisites in order to enroll in master level Won Buddhist scripture courses (WBS 531 Heart of Awakening, WBS 536 Cultivating the Mind, and WBS 541 Ground of Won Buddhist Ethics).
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