Natural Health Alternative Schools

As popularity keeps growing in the field of natural health, consumers are starting to seek out more educated professionals for advice. Over the years this has opened up new opportunities for careers in natural health and naturopathic medicine, and is one of the reasons schools are now offering degrees geared toward preparing students for work in those field. The following is a list of accredited natural health alternative schools.
  1. Bastyr University

    • Located north of Seattle in Washington, Bastyr University is the largest accredited university for natural health arts and sciences in the United States, according to their website. Currently, they are offering degree programs in: naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and oriental medicine, nutrition, midwifery, health psychology, herbal sciences, exercise science and wellness and integrated human biology.

      Bastyr University
      14500 Juanita Drive North East
      Kenmore, WA 98028-4966
      425-823-1300
      bastyr.edu

    National College of Natural Medicine

    • National College of Natural Medicine prides itself on being the oldest accredited naturopathic medical college in North America. The college's Natural Medicine Clinics and Helfgott Research Institute are what the students' education are centered around, adding balance and structure to the curriculum. Currently the college offers programs leading a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, Master of Science in Oriental Medicine, Homeopathic Medicine Certificate, Naturopathic Obstetric / Midwifery Certificate, Certificate of Advanced Studies in Classical Chinese Medicine, Qigong Certificate Program and Shiatsu Certificate Program.

      National College of Natural Medicine
      049 South West Porter Street
      Portland, OR 97201
      503-552-1555
      ncnm.edu

    National University of Health Sciences

    • Being a leader in chiropractic care education since 1906, National University of Health Sciences recently added naturopathic medicine to its longstanding curriculum. Currently the university offers programs leading to a Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine, Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine, Masters of Science in Acupuncture, Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine, Bachelors of Biomedical Science, Massage Therapy Programs, Certification of Chiropractic Assistants, a Masters Degree in Diagnostic Imaging or Advanced Clinical Practice and residency programs. The university is also offers post-professional and continuing education classes in addition to a prerequisite program. These courses help students currently holding a bachelors degree in a non-science major to attain the required science classes needed to apply to the university.

      National University of Health Sciences
      200 East Roosevelt Road
      Lombard, IL 60148
      800-826-6285
      nuhs.edu

    Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences

    • Since it opened its doors in 1993, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine has had the vision that the world embrace the "healing power of nature," according to its website. Dedicated to an education that offers medicine based on naturopathic principles, the college continues to promote excellence in student learning and professional success in the natural health field. The university currently offers programs leading to a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, Masters Degree in Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture, a joint ND/Master in Acupuncture Degree and some non-degree courses.

      Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
      2140 East Broadway Road
      Tempe, AZ 85282
      480-858-9100
      scnm.edu

    University of Bridgeport

    • The University of Bridgeport has several colleges that offer natural health schooling. In the alternative health fields, it currently offers an education in chiropractic medicine, naturopathic medicine, nutrition and acupuncture. The presence of these natural colleges together presents the university with a unique opportunity, letting students collaborate and interact as a body with students and practitioners of other natural health fields.

      University of Bridgeport
      Health Science Center
      60 Lafayette Street
      Bridgeport, CT 06604
      800-392-3582
      bridgeport.edu

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