Students interested in becoming practitioners of traditional naturopathy or holistic nutrition may enroll in one of the following programs. In addition to studying the various modalities, students will learn about the basic tenets of traditional naturopathy, how to communicate effectively, and how to help clients make positive lifestyle changes — important skills when working with clients.
With a focus on the practice of holistic nutrition consulting, students in the Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition program learn a philosophy of nutrition in which diet supports the individual’s body, mind, spirit, and emotions. Recognizing the importance of biochemical individuality, this philosophy promotes the use of organic, natural, and whole foods but does not otherwise hold to a specific dietary system. Required courses include physiology; weight management; maintaining a healthy digestive system; biochemical individuality; nutrition through the lifespan; clinical nutrition; interactions among nutrients, herbs, and drugs; nutrition in the community; and research skills. The program culminates with a series of courses designed to develop a practitioner’s consulting and business skills, including a consulting practicum.
With a focus on the practice of natural health consulting, students in the Master of Science in Natural Health program learn a philosophy of natural health based on the six tenets of traditional naturopathy. These include nutrition, air/breathing, water, sunlight, exercise, and rest/relaxation, and support the body, mind, spirit, and emotions.
Required courses include physiology; iridology; detoxification and healing; holistic human development; manual therapies; body awareness and physical movement; biochemical individuality; wellness and belief; history of traditional naturopathy; and research skills. The program culminates with a series of courses designed to develop a practitioner’s consulting and business skills, including a consulting practicum.
Clayton College’s specialized certificate programs provide valuable tools to students wanting to become practitioners. Programs allow students to explore in-depth either herbology or iridology.
CCNH offers three programs in herbal studies. Each level provides the foundation for the one that follows.
NANP is a nonprofit organization that strives to maintain the integrity of the holistic nutrition profession through educational standards, a rigorous code of ethics, and registration of nutrition professionals. Graduates of the MS in holistic nutrition program are eligible to apply for registration and sit for the national board certification examination with the NANP. Becoming board certified with the NANP allows the professional to use the designation, “Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition.”
Enrollment in the CCNH Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition program includes a complimentary one-year membership in the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP), a non-profit organization that strives to maintain the integrity of the holistic nutrition profession through educational standards, a rigorous code of ethics and registration of nutrition professionals. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for registration.
ANCB is an independent organization that administers a certification program for traditional naturopathic professionals. Their mission is to provide standards for practitioners who work with the tenets and philosophy of traditional naturopathy, assuring that these professionals meet specific standards of education and experience and are committed to a high level of ethical practice. Graduates of the Master of Science in Natural Health and the EdD in Holistic Health and Wellness program qualify to become board certified as traditional naturopaths with ANCB. Upon successfully passing the national board exam, the graduate is allowed to use the designation, “CTN — Certified in Traditional Naturopathy.”
Graduates of the Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition are eligible to become board certified in nutritional wellness with ANCB. After successfully passing the national board exam, the graduate is allowed to use the designation “CNW — Certified in Nutritional Wellness.”
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