Graduates of this program are eligible for professional membership in the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) and will be eligible to apply to sit for the holistic nutrition board exam. Click here for more information.
The Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition degree program is based on the concept that diet supports the individual’s body, mind, spirit, and emotions. Recognizing the importance of biochemical individuality, Clayton College of Natural Health nutrition programs promote the use of organic, natural, and whole foods, but do not otherwise hold to a specific dietary system. The master’s program offers a broad education in holistic nutrition, providing a wide array of resources for graduates to use when educating others.
After learning the details of human anatomy and physiology, students in this program will find courses on weight management; the digestive system; biochemical individuality; nutrition through the life span; clinical nutrition; the interactions of nutrients, herbs, and drugs; nutrition in the community; and research skills. The final phase of this program offers two options. Students who intend to become holistic nutrition practitioners may complete the series of courses that are designed to develop consulting and business skills and finish with the consulting practicum.
The other option, for students who do not intend to practice, includes five electives plus completion of either a thesis or a project demonstrating mastery. Because the process of writing the thesis offers excellent preparation for the doctoral dissertation, it will be helpful for students who also plan to earn a Doctor of Philosophy degree.
Requirement for admission: A bachelor’s degree and completion of any necessary prerequisite courses.
