Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles for SCUHS

APP1520 – AOM Jurisprudence
Units: 1
This course covers the laws and regulation of acupuncture practice in California, the process of national
certification and explores the variations of licensure outside of California. Students will discuss how to acquire
and maintain a license to practice as well as exploring potential causes for disciplinary action. This course
includes compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
Restrictions: MAOM, DACM programs only
APP1610 – Classics of Acupuncture
Units: 2
In this course students explore the Nan Jing and other classical texts devoted to the practice of acupuncture
and moxibustion. Students will incorporate previously acquired clinical references, make diagnoses, and
provide a modern treatment plan based on classical treatment theories.
Prerequisites: AAC1110, AAC1210, AAC1310, APP1110, APP1210, APP1310
Restrictions: DACM program only
APP1620 – Integrated Gynecology
Units: 4
In this course students will learn differential diagnosis of common gynecological complaints and fertility
issues. Students will learn to correlate OM patterns of disharmony with common Western diagnoses and
develop treatment plans including acupuncture, Chinese herbal applications, lab and diagnostic imaging,
interprofessional consultations, and referrals. Male sexual health is also included.
Prerequisites: CPM0406, APP1210, APP1310
Restrictions: DACM program only
APP1630 – Andrology
Units: 3
In this course students will review male sexual anatomy and physiology as well as diseases and pathologies of
male sexuality. Diagnosis and treatment from both a Western and Eastern perspective will be included. The
male aspects of infertility difficulties will be included in this course.
Prerequisites: GA0102, GA0202, PH0302, PH0311, CPM0302, CPM0406, AAC1110, AAC1210, AAC1310,
APP1110, APP1210, APP1310
Restrictions: DACM program only
APP1710 – Capstone I
Units: 2
This course prepares students for the completion of capstone projects. In this course students will review
basic academic writing skills and learn how to prepare a manuscript for peer-review and publication. Students
will learn the step-by-step process for the completion of their capstone project from topic selection, purpose
statement, literature search, writing, and peer-review to oral presentation. The course includes writing
samples, reports on literature search, and peer-review of published works. Capstone topic submissions will be
reviewed by the Capstone Project Committee and Capstone Advisors assigned who will work with the student
throughout the subsequent three terms to completion of the capstone.
Prerequisites: Completion of all courses trimesters 1-6, AID1410
Restrictions: DACM program only
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