Acupuncture Program

The acupuncture program at University of Bridgeport prepares students for careers in a pain management clinic, fertility clinic, weight loss or addiction treatment centers, or cosmetic or facilities. The program focuses on the professional practice of acupuncture, a Chinese system of healing based on the use of pulse diagnosis, acupuncture point selection, and needle insertion. Program courses include: basic Western medical sciences, Chinese medical anatomy and physiology, acupuncture points and point selection, pain management, and professional standard and ethics. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer acupuncture program.

The Acupuncture program at University of Bridgeport is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for more than 18 years.

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University of Bridgeport

One Summit Place, Branford, CT

UB provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut and operated as a private institution. Approximately five thousand students are enrolled yearly at UB.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs UB offers:

• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Engineering Technology
• Family And Consumer Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score in a range of 1230 - 1520 on the SAT, or 17 - 22 for the ACT is common among admitted students. UB admits approximately 60 percent of applicants annually. Of those students admitted, about 13 percent registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at bridgeport.edu.

Tuition is approximately $30,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at UB may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The mascot for University of Bridgeport is the "Purple Knights", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Gymnastics (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the school's http://www.bridgeport.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Acupuncture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Bridgeport offers a master's degree program in acupuncture.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Acupuncturists

Description

Provide treatment of symptoms and disorders using needles and small electrical currents. May provide massage treatment. May also provide preventive treatments.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, acupuncturists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.0% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).