Master of Science in Natural Health

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 natural health. This program includes the study of some components of traditional naturopathy and expands natural health studies in holism, homeopathy, and psychospiritual health. Completion of this degree prepares the graduate for the practice of a natural health career.

Program Objectives

• Provide the student with an in-depth study of natural health in the areas of human physiology, digestion, holistic human development, intermediate homeopathy, adult learning theory, biochemical individuality, and wellness and belief.
• Enable the student to develop practical research skills applicable to real-world problems.
• Nurture the student’s knowledge concerning issues of natural health, especially with regard to employing competent problem solving approaches to natural health and focusing on continued learning as the field unfolds.
• Prepare the student to teach others about natural health and healthy living.
• Allow the student to explore a wide array of natural health curricula to emphasize areas of interest.

Prerequisites

Students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree may enter the Master of Science in Natural Health program after successfully completing the following 25 hours of prerequisites:
	SS 100	Starting Successfully *
	NHW 121	Introduction to Natural Health
	HNU 100	Fundamentals of Holistic Nutrition
	NHW 123	Elements of Traditional Naturopathy
	SCE 251	Chemistry Fundamentals
	SCE 252	Introduction to Biology
	HRB 131	Basic Herbology
	HRB 332	General Herbology
	NHW 261	Introduction to Homeopathy

Core Curriculum (45 Credit Hours)

	SCE 554	Human Physiology
	IRC 525	Overview of Iridology
	NHW 509	Detoxification and Healing
	NHW 523	Holistic Human Development
	NHW 507	Manual Therapies: Massage, Reflexology, and Acupressure
	NHW 503	Body Awareness and Physical Movement
	EDU 532	Adult Learning Approaches
	HNU 567	Biochemical Individuality
	PHL 565	Wellness and Belief
	NHW 527	History of Traditional Naturopathy
	HNU 580	Research Skills
	NHW 575	Building and Maintaining a Consulting Practice

Capstone Courses

	CAP 594	Capstone Course: Natural Health I
	CAP 595	Capstone Course: Natural Health II
	CAP 596	Capstone Course: Natural Health III
	* One-hour course. No tuition charge to the student.

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