Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition

This program is intended for the student who has earned a bachelor’s degree and who desires to earn a master’s degree with a focus on concepts of holistic nutrition. Of the elements of traditional naturopathy: sunlight, water, movement and rest, air, and food, this program expands on the study of whole foods nutrition and the practitioner skills for a career in the holistic nutrition field.

Program Objectives

• Provide the student with an in-depth study of holistic nutrition in the areas of human physiology; digestion; biochemical individuality; food, vitamin, drug, 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 competent problem solving 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.

Prerequisites

Students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree may enter the Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition program after successfully completing the following 25 hours of prerequisites:
	ORT 100	Orientation Course*
	HNU 100	Fundamentals of Holistic Nutrition
	HNU 103	Holistic Nutrition Consulting: Concepts and Issues
	HNU 138	Elements of Holistic Nutrition: Enzymes, Antioxidants, and Phytonutrients
	SCE 251	Chemistry Fundamentals
	SCE 252	Introduction to Biology
	HRB 131	Basic Herbology
	HNU 312	Nutritional Influences on Health
	HNU 402	Nutritional Therapies

Core Curriculum (45 Credit Hours)

	SCE 554	Human Physiology
	SCE 556	Digestion
	HNU 549	Integrated Weight Management Approaches
	HNU 567	Biochemical Individuality
	HNU 568	Nutrition Throughout Life
	HNU 569	Interactions: Foods, Vitamins, Drugs & Herbs
	HNU 570	Introduction to Clinical Nutrition
	HNU 573	Community Nutrition
	EDU 532	Adult Learning Approaches
	HNU 580	Research Skills
	NHW 575	Building & Maintaining a Consulting Practice
	HNU 582	Assessment Skills & Techniques for the Nutrition Practitioner

Capstone Courses

	CAP 597	Capstone Course: Holistic Nutrition I
	CAP 598	Capstone Course: Holistic Nutrition II
	CAP 599	Capstone Course: Holistic Nutrition III
	* One-hour course. No tuition charge to the student.

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