Associate of Applied Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine

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**Now accepting applications for class starting September 20, 2010. The core courses in this program fill quickly and are limited to 30 students each. Register early to ensure your place in class. Contact Admissions toll free 800.487.8839 or email admissions@achs.edu to schedule your admissions interview.**

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Career Goals:

•   Holistic Health Practitioner
•   Holistic Health Educator, Writer, or Speaker
•   Wellness Coach
•   Lifestyle Coach or Consultant
•   Health Care Industry Assistant - Day Spa, Holistic Retreat, Spa Facility
•   Administrative or support role in any company in the health care industry
•   Customer Service role within the health care industry
•   Sales Associate role within the health care industry

Depending on electives or specialty chosen:

•   Master Herbalist, Registered Herbalist
•   Herbal Educator
•   Herbal Consultant
•   Herbal Retailer
•   Herbal Writer
•    Aromatherapist, Registered Aromatherapist (RA)
•   Aromatherapist, Aromatherapy Consultant, or Aromatologist
•   Aromatherapy Product Formulator and Manufacturer
•   Aromatherapy Retailer
•   Aromatherapy Educator, Author, Speaker

Program Description:

The AAS program’s mission is to help guide the evolution of healthcare by creating, educating, and actively supporting a community of professionals who embody the philosophy and practice of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).

Emphasis is placed on the science and philosophy of holistic health using a variety of techniques that are in harmony with nature and the individual. The varied techniques that a member of the holistic health industry employs are covered, focusing on the desired outcome to increase the natural vitality of the individual and bring the body systems back into balance. We examine the belief fundamental to natural healing that the human body contains a strong power to heal itself. While examining this belief we also look at how the individual is able to stimulate this power by educating others about how to maintain health once it is achieved, increase vitality and build up one’s resistance through improved nutrition and a harmonious balanced lifestyle.

Current Instructors: View full instructor bios and photos online here.

Prerequisites:

An admissions interview and recommendation for admission from the Dean of Admissions.

Associate of Applied Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine with Aromatherapy Major Core Curriculum

The core curriculum grounds students in holistic health concepts, language, anatomy, physiology, and pathology as a means of examining imbalances in the body’s structure and function. The core provides a basis on which students can explore more advanced concepts in elective courses.

Core Curriculum
Credits
General Education:

ENG 101 English Composition I
3
ENG 201 English Composition II
   3
NAT 210 Anatomy & Physiology I
3
NAT 211 Anatomy & Physiology II
3
NAT 212 Anatomy & Physiology III       3

Core Curriculum:

NAT 101 Nutrition, Bodycare & Herbalism OR HLTH 101 Personal & Community Health OR NUT 101 Introduction to Aromatherapy
3
AROMA 101 Introduction to Aromatherapy 3
AROMA 203 Aromatherapy I 3
HERB 101 Basics of Herbalism 3
HERB 201 Herbal Studies
6
NAT 308 Holistic Nutrition 3
NAT 302 Holistic Pathophysiology
3
NAT 303 Holistic Pathology & Protocols
3
NAT 307 Healthcare Terminology
3
NAT 306 Holistic Health Consulting & Business Skills Online OR HLTH 101 Personal & Community Health OR PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
3
Total Credits in Core:
48

The next step is to either complete 12 credits of elective study or choose a Specialization in Aromatherapy or Herbal Medicine and one elective. In addition to the core requirements, students will complete 12 credits. All students complete at least 60 credits of study. Your Admissions Advisor will help you choose the training that best meets your personal and career goals.

Choose 12 Credits of Elective Study or Choose the Aromatherapy Specialization and One Elective:

Elective Options:
Credits
AROMA 303 Aromatherapy II
3
AROMA 304 Aromatherapy III 3
AROMA 305 Aromatherapy Chemistry 3
HERB 302 Herbal Materia Medica I 3
HERB 303 Herbal Materia Medica II 3
HERB 304 Herbal Materia Medica III 3
HOMB 201 Dynamic Phytotherapy 6
HLTH 101 Personal & Community Health
     3
NAT 202 Flower Essences 3
NAT 203 Iridology 3
NAT 204 Homeopathy
3
NUT 309 Topics in Holistic Nutrition
     3
TOTAL CREDITS:                                                      Minimum of 12

Specializations:

Aromatherapy Specialization
Credits
AROMA 303 Aromatherapy II    3
AROMA 304 Aromatherapy III 3
AROMA 305 Aromatherapy Chemistry
3
TOTAL CREDITS IN SPECIALIZATION:       9

Study Time:

Each course within the AAS degree is completed over 16 weeks. Minimum study time recommended for each course is 9 hours per week. Graduates are awarded the Associate of Applied Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine [AAS].

Materials:

See each course description for the required materials.

Fees: For information about tuition and fees, please refer to the Tuition and Fees page online here.

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