
Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts is a specialized school in Asheville, North Carolina, focused on graduate education in Chinese medicine. Its identity is tied to the study of acupuncture and related healing traditions rather than to a broad undergraduate curriculum.
Prospective students assessing the college's history should distinguish its educational tradition from the institution's own timeline. A claim about how long Daoist medicine has been practiced does not establish when this particular college opened, gained accreditation, or began offering a specific credential. The college's current catalog and accreditor record are the appropriate sources for those institutional milestones.
Daoist Traditions organizes its education around Chinese medicine rather than a collection of undergraduate schools or departments. Students should expect a specialized course of study involving acupuncture theory, clinical practice, and related subjects, with the exact curriculum determined by the credential they enter.
For applicants, the consequential academic distinction is between a program's credential and its professional scope. A degree title alone does not establish which treatments a graduate may provide. Compare the current catalog's coursework, supervised clinical hours, and graduation requirements with the licensing rules in the state where you intend to practice.
Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts is located in Asheville, North Carolina. Its setting is a city-based location, not a conventional residential university campus.
Location matters particularly for clinical education. Students may need to travel regularly for classes, supervised practice, and other program activities, so the practical commute can extend beyond a single classroom address. Applicants planning to relocate should account for Asheville-area rent and transportation when comparing the college with programs in other cities.
The college's stated educational focus is the preparation of Chinese medicine practitioners, with Daoist traditions informing its approach to the field. That is an institutional philosophy and curricular emphasis, not a claim that any particular treatment outcome or career outcome has been independently established.
Students considering the program may want to examine how that philosophy appears in required courses and supervised clinical training. It is also useful to ask how the curriculum addresses contemporary professional standards, patient communication, and the licensing requirements of the jurisdiction where they hope to work.
Name of the institution
Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical ArtsLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: SmallInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, graduate with no undergraduate degreesInstitution size category
Under 1,000Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - otherData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.