Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition

This program is intended for the student who has graduated from high school or has earned a GED and who desires to earn a bachelor’s degree with a focus on concepts of holistic nutrition. The program is designed to provide general education courses typically offered in bachelor’s degree programs and holistic nutrition core courses for the self-motivated independent learner. Of the elements of traditional naturopathy: sunlight, water, movement and rest, air, and food, this program is foundational in the study of whole foods nutrition.

Program Objectives

• Provide the student with a well-rounded education through the study of written composition, communication and critical thinking, humanities and fine arts, natural sciences and math, and history, social and behavioral sciences.
• Develop a fundamental understanding of the main areas of holistic nutrition: human physiology; digestion; biochemical individuality; food, vitamins, drugs, and herbal interactions; clinical nutrition; community nutrition; and integrated weight management approaches.
• Enable the student to develop practical critical thinking and interpersonal skills applicable to real-world problems.
• Nurture the student’s knowledge concerning issues of holistic nutrition, especially with regard to employing accurate approaches to holistic nutrition and focusing on continued learning as the field unfolds.
• Prepare the student to teach others about holistic nutrition and healthy living.
• Allow the student to explore a wide array of holistic nutrition curricula to emphasize areas of interest.

In order to earn a Bachelor of Science degree, students must complete 60 hours of general education in addition to the 60 hours of core curriculum outlined below.

Core Curriculum

	ORT 100	Orientation Course *
	HNU 100	Fundamentals of Holistic Nutrition
	HNU 103	Holistic Nutrition Consulting: Concepts and Issues
	HNU 128	Vitamins and Minerals
	HNU 138	Elements of Holistic Nutrition: Enzymes, Antioxidants, and Phytonutrients
	HNU 207	Food Preparation for Holistic Nutrition
	HNU 215	Food and History
	HNU 218	Traditional Food Concepts
	HNU 223	Vegetarian Diet and Lifestyles
	PHL 228	The Meaning of Health
	NHW 222	Holistic Health and Lifestyles
	HNU 304	Food and Fitness
	HNU 309	Stress, Moods, and Eating
	HNU 312	Nutritional Influences on Health
	HNU 402	Nutritional Therapies
	PHL 410	Sustainable Living
	HNU 412	Culinary Chemistry
	Three Core Electives

Capstone Course

	CAP 499	Capstone Course: Holistic Nutrition
	*One-hour course. No tuition charge to the student.

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