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Herb 402 Diploma in Herbal Studies Master Herbalistâ„¢ Online

**Now accepting applications for class starting September 20, 2010.Class size limited to 30 students, so register early. Contact Admissions to schedule your admissions interview. Toll free at 800.487.8839 or email admissions@achs.edu.**

>> Click here to request more information about this program.

Career Goals:
  • Master Herbalist

  • Clinical Herbalist

  • Herbal Educator

  • Herbal Consultant or Herbal Retailer

  • Herbal Writer

  • Herbal Products Manufacturer

  • General Interest

Program Description:

This Diploma program is an extensive program designed for the serious student seeking a professional working knowledge of herbal medicine.

This program is ideal for medical professionals wishing to increase their knowledge of this exciting field and integrate it into a new or existing practice, including MDs, Psychologists, Pharmacists, Naturopaths, Aromatherapists, Nurses, Veterinarians, Respiratory Therapists, or Social Workers.

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

Diploma in Herbal Studies Master Herbalist Requirements:

 Course     
 Credits
 Herb 101 Basics of Herbalism
3
 Herb 201 Herbal Studies    
 6 
 Herb 302 Herbal Materia Medica I
3
 Herb 303 Herbal Materia Medica II 3 
 Herb 304 Herbal Materia Medica III3
 Nat 210 Anatomy & Physiology I
3
 Nat 211 Anatomy & Physiology II
3
 Nat 212 Anatomy & Physiology III
 3 
 Nat 302 Holistic Pathophysiology
3
 Nat 303 Holistic Pathology & Protocols
3
 Nat 306 Holistic Health Consulting & Business Skills
3
 Nat 307 Healthcare Terminology     
3
 Total Credits:
 39

Assessment:

Each component of this Diploma program requires a passing score on written assignments, practical lab work, and the final exam. Once students have achieved this for each component of the Diploma program, they can apply to be awarded the Diploma in Herbal Studies Master Herbalist.

Prerequisites:

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

Study Time:

Students must complete all program requirements within a maximum of five years of enrollment to be eligible for the Diploma. Minimum study time recommended is 9 hours per week for each course.

Credit:

Graduates will have completed 39 semester credits for the Diploma. Graduates are awarded the Diploma in Herbal Studies Master Herbalist.

Continuing Education Credit:

Varies for each course completed in the Diploma.

Materials:

See individual program listings for materials included.

Recommended texts:

Click here to view the Herb 402 Recommended Reading Starter Library.


Click here to view the Herb 402 Practical Study Kit.

Click here to view the Herb 402 Herbal Kit.

Fees:

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

Click here to request information about the program and tuition
including details about our in-house customized financing.