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LENGTH OF STUDY:
2 Years

ACCREDITATION:
Associate of Arts Degree

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

Tf you are interested in alternative medicine and
holistic treatment methods and have always had

a desire to heal those in need, this is the program
for you. You are fascinated by Chinese healing
practices like acupuncture and want to develop

a balanced approach to your clients’ health and

well being. You are inspired by nature and see the
interconnectedness of the Earth’s systems. You want
to know yourself better and through that knowing,
help others in the process.T

he suite of courses required to receive an associate
of arts degree in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
are recommended by Kootenay Columbia College of
Integrative Health Sciences in Nelson, BC. They are
not, however, a requirement for a TCM credential.
Any 60 credits of university courses will satisfy the
minimum requirement for aTCM credential. Students
choosing alternative 60 credits could potentially
receive a liberal arts diploma.

With the associate of arts degree inTCM you will get
a well-rounded blend of arts and sciences courses in
subjects like:

— Anthropology

— Sociology

— Statistics

— Mathematics for Teachers
— Addictions

— Literature

— Psychology

— Chemistry

— Biology

Admission Requirments

Admission to the Associate of Arts — Entry to
Traditional Chinese Medicine program requires the
completion of Biology 12, Chemistry 11 (Chemistry 12
recommended), English Studies 12 and Pre-calculus
11* or Foundations 11 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Students who lack the admission requirements

may still gain entry to the program by taking a
combination of upgrading and university courses in
their first year. This may extend the length of

their program. *Students wishing to take STAT 105
must have completed Foundations of Math 12 or
Pre-calculus 11 with a grade of C+ or higher.

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The following mix of courses satisfies the requirements for the first-year associate of arts degree -
entry to traditional Chinese medicine. Electives should be chosen in consultation with a Selkirk College

counsellor.
Year 1
SEMESTER 1
Course Name
ANTHROPOLOGY _ First year Anthropology Requirement
SOC 120 Introductory Sociology I
ENGL 110 College Composition
PSYC 100 Introductory Psychology I
MATH SCI Mathematical Science Elective for Arts
SEMESTER 2
Course Name

ADD 184 Introduction to Addictions

ANTH110 Introduction to Biological Anthropology
SOC 121 Introductory Sociology IT

ENGL 111 Introduction to Literature

PSYC 101 Introductory Psychology IT

Year 2

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The following mix of courses satisfies the requirements for the second-year associate of arts degree -
entry to traditional Chinese medicine. Electives should be chosen in consultation with a Selkirk College

counsellor.

— Students without Chemistry 12 need to take CHEM 110. Students with Chemistry 12 take CHEM

Credit

122.
— Some second-year courses have first-year prerequisites, so please choose your first-year courses
accordingly.
SEMESTER 3
Course Name
BIOL 104 Biology I

CHEMISTRY = Chemistry Requirement: CHEM 110 or CHEM 122
PSYC 240 Child Development

ARTS II Second Year Arts Requirement (Including Discipline)
ARTS II Second Year Arts Requirement (Including Discipline)
SEMESTER 4

Course Name

BIOL 106 Biology II

CHEM 125 Foundations of Chemistry IT

PHIL 201 Contemporary Moral Problems IT

PSYC 241 Adult Development

ARTS II Second Year Arts Requirement (Including Discipline)

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