Kaplan University offers the following online degree programs:
(1) Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science
(2) Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science
(3) Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
(4) Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
"Advanced Start" degrees are for those who already have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited university and may not need to take all of the courses.
Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available, including Kaplan University scholarships, federal grants and federal, state, and private lending programs, including military financial aid. Special tuition rates apply to active-duty military personnel and veterans, as well as to active-duty spouses.
Accreditation/Licensing:
Kaplan University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Web Address:
You may find Kaplan University online at www.getinfo.kaplan.edu.
Clayton College of Natural Health offers the following online degree programs:
(1) Bachelor of Science in Natural Health
(2) Master of Science in Natural Health
(3) Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition
(4) Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition
(5) Doctor of Education in Holistic Health and Wellness
CCNH also offers the following online certificate programs:
(1) Iridology: Theory and Practice Certificate
(2) Family Herbalist Certificate
(3) Consulting Herbalist Certificate
(4) Master Herbalist Certificate
(5) Companion Animal Study Certificate
(6) Natural Wellness Studies Certificate
Iridology is the study of the eye based on the belief a trained practitioner can recognize health status by markings in the iris. The herbalist certificates are constructed in three stages, with the Master Herbalist being the most advanced, and the Companion Animal Study certificate is designed for those caring for their own pets through natural means. The Natural Wellness Studies certificate is a more general program in the study of natural health than the Bachelor of Science in Natural Health.
Financial Aid:
Scholarships are available through CCNH, but not through national grant or loan programs.
Accreditation/Licensing:
CCHH has been awarded the Quality Standards Certification by the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) and is licensed by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education.
Web Address:
You may find CCNH online at www.ccnh.edu.
Everglades University takes a slightly different approach than other schools offering education in natural health and alternative medicine by offering a Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Alternative Medicine. Courses are taken one at a time for one month, and can be completed online or on campus.
Courses for the program include (but are not limited to):
(1)Herbology and Botany
(2) Nutrition and Aging
(3) Dietary Influences on Disease
(4) Alternative Approaches to Arthritis, Cancer, and Heart Disease
(5) Feng Shui
(6) Detoxification and Healing
(7) Ayurvedic Medicine
(8)Naturopathy
(9) Antioxidants
(10) Traditional Chinese Medicine
Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available through federal loans and grants.
Accreditation:
Everglades University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and is a candidate for accreditation with the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. They are also licensed by means of accreditation by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education.
Web Address:
You may find Everglades University online at http://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/alternative-medicine.htm.
These programs may be excellent choices for your life and career goals. However, the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges does not recognize online degree programs. This means graduates of these programs cannot sit for Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX), which are necessary to become licensed naturopathic physicians. Graduates may be able to apply for other national board credentials, however, such as with the National Association of Nutrition Professionals.