WHITEWATER
ADMISSION
ADMISSION
Guidance for Prospective Students
Guidance for Prospective Students
want to practice acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine in California?
want to practice acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine in California?
OPTION A
Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSTCM)
OPTION A
Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSTCM)
- You hold A.A. college degree or above
- Obtain various clinical experience from our TCM
medical center which offers FREE acupuncture &
TCM treatments for people in the Bay Area
- Avg 3 years study length
OPTION B
Tutorial Program
(Non-degree seeking)
OPTION B
Tutorial Program
(Non-degree seeking)
- You don't have a college degree
- You hold a high school diploma or above
- Work with a California licensed acupuncturist
who has at least 10 years of experience
- Must complete certain courses designated by the
California Acupuncture Board (CAB)
- Avg 5 years study length
- Want to know more about the Tutorial Program?
Visit California Acupuncture Board (click here)
OPTION C
Bridge Program
(Non-degree seeking)
OPTION C
Bridge Program
(Non-degree seeking)
- You hold a TCM or Oriental Medicine degree from
another U.S. state or oversea country
- Must complete certain courses designated by the
California Acupuncture Board (CAB)
- Avg 1 year study length
ADMISSION GUIDE
ADMISSION GUIDE
Welcome to Whitewater University. We are here to support you, address your questions, and give you the answers you need to enter the TCM & acupuncture career. Our Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine will lead to California acupuncture license, and the career opportunities being a professional acupuncturist.
We are committed to enrolling a student body with diverse academic interests and backgrounds. We stride our best to help our new and existing students understand the administrative requirements for university studies, and to help those students at every step of the way in their pursuit of the master's degree at WUC.
- Nonprofit University: WUC is a nonprofit university that has been educating engineers, software developers, and alternative medication such as oriental medicine, acupuncture, herbs in San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley for years.
- Professional Faculties: Our faculty are all highly trained TCM practitioners with over 30 years combined experience.
- Small class setup: 96% of our classes have fewer than 15 students.
- Our faculty is made up of experienced, practicing professionals with deep ties to Silicon Valley community.
- Great location: Our campus is in the heart of Silicon Valley and next to Apple Park, the corporate headquarters of Apple Inc., Cupertino, California, United States. Many WUC CSE faculties are working for Apple Inc with practical experience to share with our CSE students.
- Making better communities: WUC TCM medical center provides TCM diagnosis, acupuncture, and alternative medication & treatments without charges to people in the Bay Area, making the community better.
What Makes WUC Great
What Makes WUC Great
Quick Links
Quick Links
Talk to us
Talk to us
Admission Office
Admission Office
(408) 913.9393
admin@wuca.us
TCM Medical Center
TCM Medical Center
(408) 822-9355
clinic@wuca.us
I Am Interested
I Am Interested
MSTCM Admission Requirement
Candidates for admission shall have successfully completed at least two (2) academic years (60semester credits/90 quarter credits) of education at the baccalaureate level that is appropriate preparation for graduate-level work, or the equivalent from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the theU.S. Secretary of Education. Up to 30-semester credits of general education may be earned through successful testing assessment using a combination of acceptable assessment modalities such as College Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Programs (CLEP), American College Testing Proficiency Program (ACT/PEP), and U.S. Armed Forces Institute Programs (USAFI). Although you may be awarded credit for these testing assessments, some state licensing agencies may not accept these credits if they were awarded by non-regionally accredited institutions.
If you have not completed an AA degree or higher, your general education must include one course in English composition with critical thinking, two courses from different departments in Arts and Humanities, one course in College Algebra or higher, one course in General Psychology, and one course in Social Sciences. Each of these courses must be a minimum of three-semester credits each, a total of 18-semester credits. The remaining 72-semester credits (42 for the Master’s) may include transferable coursework towards the MSTCM degree or any other topic of your interest. For a list of approved, transferable courses please contact the admissions office.
If you have not completed an AA degree or higher, your general education must include one course in English composition with critical thinking. The Courses Must be a minimum of three-semester credits. The remaining 87-semester credits may include transferable coursework towards the MSTCM degree or any other topic of your interest. For a list of approved, transferable courses please contact the admissions office.
If you have not completed an AA degree or higher, your general education must include one course in English composition with critical thinking, two courses from different departments in Arts and Humanities, one course in College Algebra or higher, one course in General Psychology, and one course in Social Sciences. Each of these courses must be a minimum of three-semester credits each, a total of 18-semester credits. The remaining 72-semester credits (42 for the Master’s) may include transferable coursework towards the MSTCM degree or any other topic of your interest. For a list of approved, transferable courses please contact the admissions office.
If you have not completed an AA degree or higher, your general education must include one course in English composition with critical thinking. The Courses Must be a minimum of three-semester credits. The remaining 87-semester credits may include transferable coursework towards the MSTCM degree or any other topic of your interest. For a list of approved, transferable courses please contact the admissions office.
MSCSE Admission Requirement
In order to matriculate as a fully admitted degree-seeking graduate student, an individual must possess a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Degree conferral will be verified by WUC. All verification and required transcript submission for matriculation must be completed within thirty days of enrollment. GRE or GMAT scores are not required. is the student’s responsibility to ensure the proper paperwork is submitted to verify that he or she has completed the prerequisites before the term begins. If the prerequisites are not complete at term start, the student will be required to complete them before starting a degree program.
"The learning equipment here is very advanced, the world is panicked by viruses, and the school has several professional disinfections every day. The teacher was very serious in class! There are large and small classes! I like the atmosphere of this school. Love the environment here too!"
- Hailong Chiu, Alumni
MSCSE Program, Class of 2020
Get started on joining our community. Whitewater University of California welcomes applications from students across the country.
- Enrollment Options: Click "Learn More on Application for Admission" to know more about the application procedures and steps.
APPLYING TO WUC
APPLYING TO WUC
Master of Science in
Master of Science in
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine
- at least two (2) years of
undergraduate-level education (60 semester credits, or 90 quarter credits) . - A minimum overall grade point average of 2.75.
- A medical background is not necessary for admission, but is helpful.
Master of Science in
Master of Science in
Computer Science Engineering
Computer Science Engineering
- at least a baccalaureate degree.
- A minimum overall grade point average of 2.75.
- GRE or GMAT scores are not required.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Non-Degree
Non-Degree
ESL Courses
ESL Courses
- must possess a high school diploma or GED and provide proof to the Institute prior to starting classes.
- SAT scores are not required.
please fill out this form above, our professional staff will evaluate based on the information you provided and provide guidance for your study at the scholl.
Master of Science in
Master of Science in
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine
- KEY FOCUS: TCM philosophies: five elements philosophy, qi philosophy, and yin-yang philosophy, oriental herbal medicine & acupuncture. TCM Theory, Acupuncture, and Herbology, TCM internal medicine, external medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, traumatology, orthopedics. Please refer to school's catalog MSTCM sections for details.
- COURSES OFFERED: Please refer to school's catalog in the "Program Outline for MSTCM" section.
- Standard Occupational Classification (CIP) Code: 51.3301.
AREA OF FOCUS & COURSES OFFERED
AREA OF FOCUS & COURSES OFFERED
Non-Degree
Non-Degree
ESL Courses
ESL Courses
- KEY FOCUS: Please refer to school's catalog "ESL COURSES" sections for details.
COURSES OFFERED: Please refer to school's catalog in the "CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS" section.
Master of Science in
Master of Science in
Computer Science Engineering
Computer Science Engineering
- KEY FOCUS: Core topics of computer science, in-depth advanced material, software programming and intro on electronic engineering, Operation System, Fundamentals of Embedded Engineering, Network Security, Real-time Systems and Programming, etc. Please refer to school's catalog MSCSE sections for details.
- COURSES OFFERED: Please refer to school's catalog in the "Program Outline for MSCSE" section.
- Standard Occupational Classification (CIP) Code: 11.0199 & 11.0101.
Whitewater University of California offers master degrees, ESL courses, and certificate & training programs. Please refer to the following summary for each tuition and fee. Click "Learn More on Tuition & Fee" to know more about the tuition schedule.
TUITION & FEE & LENGTH OF PROGRAM
TUITION & FEE & LENGTH OF PROGRAM
Master of Science in
Master of Science in
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine
- US$46,100 for MSTCM
- $195/unit for theory courses
- $390/unit for clinic courses
- study length: 42 months & 195 semester credit hours. Four-year graduate professional degree program comprising 3450 hours.
Master of Science in
Master of Science in
Computer Science Engineering
Computer Science Engineering
- US$11,880 for MSCSE
- $330/unit
- study length: 14 months/36-semester credits
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FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER.
Non-Degree
Non-Degree
ESL Courses
ESL Courses
- US$2,450
- study length: 15 weeks
