Master of Integrative Healthcare Leadership (Online)

The goal of the Master of Integrative Healthcare Leadership (MIHL) program is to train individuals to be a healthcare and wellness manager/director with a focus to maintain wellness programs for companies, hospitals, or wellness centers.  Students who complete the prescribed course of study at the American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) will be awarded a Master of Integrative Healthcare Leadership degree. The healthcare administration degree program is a 4 semester degree program with the option of completing the program in 3 semesters. The program places heavy emphasis in Chinese medical theory, wellness, and healthcare management.

To be eligible for admissions, prospective students must meet the following conditions:

1.A bachelor's degree or equivalent (120 semester credit hours with at least 30 semester credit hours of general education and 30 semester hours being upper-level) from college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency that is approved by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

2.An undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 semester hours. A student who has earned a master degree may be admitted on the basis of that degree with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Application Requirements

In order to apply successfully to ACAOM, applicants must:

1. Complete the application form
2. Submit a digital photograph.
3. Submit official transcripts* directly to ACAOM from all colleges previously attended.
4. If any transcript is from an international institution and it cannot be determined that all academic requirements for admission have been satisfied, then a professional, “course-by-course” credit evaluation of the academic transcript is required. Any agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) can be used, such as, wes.org, www.spantran.com, www.gceus.com, etc.....
5. Write a personal statement: a one-page, type-written essay discussing your passion and goal towards the program.
6. Secure two recommendations from current or previous employers or other responsible individuals who have known you for more than 2 years.
7. Provide a copy of valid personal identification (passport, driver's license, etc.....).
8. Enclose a non-refundable application fee of $100 payable to ACAOM by the application deadline.
9. Interviews conducted by Admissions Committee (if necessary).
10. If you plan to apply for Federal student loans (Graduate Stafford Unsubsidized and/or Graduate PLUS loans) you must submit your FAFSA to us through fafsa.ed.gov. Our school code is 031533. Your application will not be complete for admissions processing until the FAFSA report if received.