Colorado School Of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

The Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CSTCM) is located in Denver, Colorado. The school grants graduate level programs based on traditional Chinese medicine, therapies, and nutrition with a grounding in Western medicine. The curriculums include theoretical courses and practical training in acupuncture, physiotherapy, therapeutic massage, exercise, medicine, and Chinese herbal medicine.

The campus is spread across an area of 10,300 square feet. CSTCM operates on a 15 week trimester schedule with three per year, giving students seven weeks off per year. Programs can be designed for working adults according to the school. Classes are offered during the day and night and on Saturdays. The school notes that it offers accelerated schedules for program completion.

The Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine publishes an online newsletter. CSTCM has an advanced student clinic, allowing students to gain practical hands-on training. Financial aid is available in the form of the Trudy McAlister Fund Scholarship and the Nuherbs Chinese Medicine Scholarship.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.
• High female/male ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, for-profit.
• Academic calender: Trimester.

Features of note:

• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Weekend study is an option.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Colorado School Of Traditional Chinese Medicine participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Students

Student enrollment was 96 in 2009-2010 (160 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Students under 25 years old represent 4% of the student body. About 32% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

Colorado School Of Traditional Chinese Medicine offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (65 awarded)

• Traditional Chinese/Asian Medicine and Chinese Herbology