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Course

NUT 510

NUT 509

Course Description

Holistic nutrition is the foundation to any natural health lifestyle plan for optimal health. This course covers CAM topics in nutrition such as raw food, food combining, fasting, elimination and juice therapy, acid-alkaline theory and the use of herbs in the diet. Recent issues in nutrition will be reviewed using contemporary authors, such as Michael Pollan and Kimberly Lord Stewart.

Required Textbooks

The American Way of Eating: Undercover at Walmart, Applebee's, Farm Fields and the Dinner Table, by Tracie McMillan Scribner; 1 edition (February 21, 2012) ISBN: 978-1439171950

In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan; Penguin Press 2008; ISBN: 978-1-59420-145-5

AROMA 507

Course Description

AROMA 505

Course Description

The Aroma 505 Materia Medica includes the study of the therapeutic uses, active constituents, methods of administration, and cautions and contraindications for each of the oils studied; oils are studied alphabetically. Aroma 505 grants credit towards the Master of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine program.

The focus of the aromatherapy department is holistic aromatology. Holistic aromatology focuses on restoration of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health through the application of essential oils. We use the terms "aromatherapy" and "aromatology" interchangeably throughout the program. All healing modalities offered by ACHS focus on the holistic approach. Our philosophy is that only by taking care of the whole person--the physical, emotional, and spiritual--can health and wellness occur.

AROMA 504

Course Description

The Aroma 504 Materia Medica includes the study of the therapeutic uses, active constituents, methods of administration, and cautions and contraindications for each of the oils studied; oils are studied alphabetically. Aroma 504 grants credit towards the Master of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine program.

AROMA 503

Course Description

Aroma 503 takes students to the next step in their aromatherapy training, looking deeper at the historical uses of aromatherapy and the modern scientific research being carried out in this fascinating modality. Students study methods of administration for essential oils in more depth than Aroma 501, as well as the anatomy and physiology of the related body systems.

Who Should Take This Course?

Career Goals

This course is ideal for students interested in a career as a:

NAT 515

Course Description

This course provides students with beginning skills and theory to be an effective holistic health coach for individuals or groups wanting to improve their health. The course work presents skills that enable students to carefully co-create an interactive, embodied conversation that will invite and encourage growth and progress for all those it touches.

HERB 504

Course Description

Herb 504 Advanced Herbal Materia Medica III completes students’ herbal Materia Medica study with an in-depth review of tonic, adaptogenic, stimulant, antiseptic, stomachic, and hepatic herbs.

Graduates of this course will be expected to demonstrate an advanced knowledge base of the Materia Medica and principles of various concepts in botanical medicine, including acquiring a strong theoretical understanding of the efficacy based on current research.

Graduates of this course are also expected to demonstrate a sound knowledge base of specific therapeutic groups of herbs and to appraise and relate the botanicals to each physiological system of the human body.

NAT 503

Course Description

This graduate-level course is a comprehensive exploration of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical
manifestations, and CAM treatment of disease. Organized by body system, the anatomy and normal physiology is studied, then the disease processes and abnormalities that can occur within that system and CAM protocols. Behavioral factors, life-style choices, and environmental factors on the cause and progression of disease are covered, as well as the most current advances in genetic research. This course will address when clients should be referred to their licensed care provider for diagnosis of the ailments studied. In addition, a comparative review of both allopathic and holistic treatment modalities for a number of conditions is also covered.

Who Should Take This Course?

Integrative Pathophysiology is designed for:

HOMB 501

In this graduate level survey course, students will study the blended modality that is dynamic phytotherapy, a careful balance between herbalism and homeopathy that draws upon and combines the benefits of both fields. Students will learn to administer the liquid dynamic phytotherapy remedies, which are low-potency, palatable remedies. These remedies are designed to selectively support the body in the natural restoration of health by improving nutrition, opening drainage, and stimulating healing.

Graduates of this course will be expected to demonstrate:

Program

Graduate Certificate in Wellness Coaching

In this program, you will explore various approaches to the core competencies of wellness coaching and study the concepts, values, and applications of this exciting new field of health science.

Master of Science in Herbal Medicine

The mission of the MS in Herbal Medicine degree program is to develop a practical and theoretical understanding of clinical herbalism and apply this knowledge with clients, consumers and as an educator with a mind-body-spirit approach to health and wellness.

Master of Science in Aromatherapy

The use of aromatherapy as a viable integrative holistic health modality in hospitals and in many aspects of the wellness industry has shown a progressive upward trend for a number of years. Non-profit organizations such as Planetree Hospitals Inc. are a group of US hospitals who are aware that the way a patient feels has an enormous impact on the speed and success of recovery.

Master of Science in Health and Wellness

The MS in Health and Wellness program offers students a broad range of elective choices, designed to allow each student to select modalities that meet their personal and career goals. There is an emphasis on integrating health and wellness research and coaching skills to prepare graduates for a role in directing wellness programs, coaching in an individual or group setting, or for personal goals.

Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition

The MS in Holistic Nutrition program offers students a focused training in advanced applied holistic nutrition. There is an emphasis on integrating holistic nutrition research and coaching skills to prepare graduates for direct application of holistic nutrition theory, science and concepts in holistic health lifestyle planning for optimal health.

Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Online

The Graduate Certificate in Nutrition provides specialized training for Graduate students in advanced applied holistic nutrition.

Graduate Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology Online

The Graduate Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology provides specialized training for Graduate students in the structure and function of the human body and how it behaves as a dynamic community of interdependent parts.

Graduate Certificate in Complementary Alternative Medicine Online

The Graduate Certificate in Complementary Alternative Medicine provides specialized training for Graduate students in a variety of CAM modalities.

Graduate Certificate in Aromatherapy Online

The Graduate Certificate in Aromatherapy provides specialized training for Graduate students in the comprehension and application of essential oils for medicinal use.

Graduate Certificate in Herbal Medicine Online

The ACHS Graduate Certificate in Herbal Medicine provides specialized training for Graduate students in the comprehension and application of herbal medicine.