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College of Naturopathy
Doctor of Naturopathy
Prerequisites
A Bachelor degree from this University or from an approved educational institution. Biology (may include Zoology, Anatomy, Physiology, Cell or Microbiology), General Chemistry (may include Inorganic Chemistry or others). The following courses are encouraged: College level Math (Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or Statistics), Physics and Psychology. Prerequisites may be obtained through the University or one of our affiliate institutions. The Bachelor degree may be obtained concurrently with the Naturopathy program from the University of Natural Medicine.
The student must have been in good standing at the college or university attended and earned a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4 point scale) in all upper division work. If the student has attended a school that does not assign a 4 point grading scale, the student must submit an equivalent evaluation of his/her prior academic work.
*Deficiencies in prerequisite preparation may be met as outlined in the Special Admissions Provision.
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Required Core: 60-70 Credits
Module I
SCI 308 Human Anatomy & Physiology
SCI 308L Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SCI 401 Clinical Biochemistry
NUT 304 Clinical Nutrition
NM 401 Naturopathy: History & Practice
Module II
HM 305 Homeopathy I
SCI 317 Elemental Chemistry
SCI 310 Embryology
SCI 405 Human Histology
SCI 408 Pathology I
Module III
NM 307 Tissue Mineral & Heavy Metal Hair Analysis (Diploma)
SCI 418 Blood Chemistry & Urine Analysis (Diploma)
NM 408 Internal Cleanse (Diploma)
NM 402 Naturopathic Practice I
NM 503 Physical Examination & Diagnosis
Module IV
SCI 410 Microbiology & Parasitology
NUT 448 Nutritional Assessment & Counseling
(Diploma)
SCI 520 Immunology
NM 507 Functional Medicine
NM 504 Medical Laboratory Analysis
Module V
HM 510 Homeopathy II (Diploma)
HM 505 Homotoxicology (Diploma)
NM 303 Botanical Medicine Level 100 (Diploma)
NM 509 Herbal Studies (Diploma)
PHM 608 Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology
PSY 444 Introduction to Applied Counseling
Module VI
NM 311 Gastroenterology I & Colon Therapy
NM 406 Naturopathic Mnaipulations I
PT 407 Physiotherapeutic Modalities
NM 405 Urine & Saliva Analysis
IR 400 Iridology I (Diploma)
Module VII
NUT 412 Cellular Nutrition/Oligo & Trace Elements
NM 502 Naturopathic Practice II
NM 506 Naturopathic Manipulations II
NM 310 Color Therapy (Diploma)
Module VIII
RAD 505 Radiological Analysis
LAW 418 Jurisprudence
PHL 220 Ethics
BUS 419 Business Practices/Office Management
NM 517 CPR/First Aid (off site)
Electives, Practicals & Research/Case Studies
(Choose a minimum of 54 credits)
AY 440 Ayurveda (Diploma)
IR 425 Sclerology (Diploma)
IS 4-600 Body/Mind Integrative Studies +
NM 309 Toxicology & Detoxification
NM 407 Aromatherapy (Diploma)
NM 413 Bach Flower (Diploma)
NM 417 Gastroenterology II
NM 501 Botanical Medicine Level 200 (Diploma)
NM 523 Health Anthology Acc. to Edgar Cayce
NM 602 Darkfield Blood Analysis (Diploma)
NUT 301 Basic Nutrition (Diploma)
NUT 302 Nutrition I
NUT 307 Whole Nutrition (Diploma)
PHL 512 Mind/Body/Spirit Studies
SCI 402 Biological Terrain
NM 300 Glyphology (Diploma)
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Credits
4
2
4
4
2
4
3
3
3
5
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
5
5
5
20
3
4
4
4
3
4
5
3
4
4
2
3
1
3
1
1
13
5
3+
3
12
4
3
5
3
3
10
3
4
1
3
3
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Practical & Clinical
The practical training requirement may be fulfilled by attending and successfully completing pre-approved trainings, seminars, or apprenticeship programs nationally or internationally. In order to receive credit the student must receive a satisfactory pass or certificate of completion from the instructor. All practicals must be pre-approved by the student’s Dean. Practical: The requirements for these courses are:
1. Complete the practical.
2. Complete a certification course, practical, or seminar at a pre-approved location in an apprenticeship or with a pre-approved instructor.
3. If the student finds it impossible to fulfill either of the above requirements then they may apply for a special exception. This exception will require that the student submit documentation in the form of either case studies, a research paper and/or other representation of how they have integrated this modality or course of study into their practice.
4. The last alternative would be to complete a research study in the particular science or modality.
All courses must be documented in order to receive credit.
Clinical
NM 650 Clinical................................................................………80
For complete description of clinical training see course description for NM 650. Clinical may begin after completion of the student's final Module, or with approval of the Dean for earlier commencement)
Core Curriculum, Electives & Practical or Research/Case Studies
(Minimum w/o incoming credit)………………………………..194
Clinical…………………………………………………………...80
Total Credits ………………………………………………….. 274
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Practical & Clinical
The practical training requirement may be fulfilled by attending and successfully completing one of our scheduled or approved trainings, seminars, or apprenticeship programs in Santa Fe, nationally or inter- nationally. The University will provide a listing and schedule of the many modalities and offerings on our website or directly through the University. In order to receive credit the student must receive a satisfactory pass or certificate of completion from the instructor. All practicals must be pre-approved by the student’s Dean. Practical: The requirements for these courses are:
1. Complete the practical offered at the Santa Fe campus or an affiliate.
2. Complete a certification course, practical, or seminar at a pre-approved location in an apprenticeship, or with a pre-approved instructor.
3. If the student finds it impossible to fulfill either of the above require- ments then they may apply for a special exception. This exception will require that the student submit documentation in the form of either case studies, a research paper and/or other representation of how they have integrated this modality or course of study into their practice.
4. The last alternative would be to complete a research study in the particular science or modality.
All courses must be documented in order to receive credit.
Clinical
NM 650 Clinical................................................................??..80
For complete description of clinical training see course description for NM 650. Clinical may begin after completion of Module IV, or with approval of the Dean for earlier commencement)
Core Curriculum, Electives & Practical or Research/ Case Studies
(Minimum w/o incoming credit)
194
Clinical
...80
Total Credits
..274
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