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AY 440Ayurveda
[See Diploma Program description.]
13 credits - Frawley
BUS 419 Business Practices/Office Management
This cookbook type course presents "recipes" for new graduates and practitioners
entering the business world of health care. It outlines how to set up
and administrate a holistic health practice. The course information has
been derived from Dr. Dean's wealth of experience as director of a large
multi-disciplinary center, in addition to his fifteen years of private
practice. This course should prove valuable to the versed business person
as well as to the novice. 1 credit - Dean
HM 305 Homeopathy l
Areas of study: Diagnostics, Philosophy, Terminology, Pharmacognosy, Materia
Medica, Pathology, Cell Salts, Dietetics and Hygenics. The student will
study a comprehensive introduction to the art and science of homeopathy.
This course offers the knowledge and practical skill essential for resolving
common ailments and injuries homeopathically. This includes history, philosophy,
prescribing, potencies and the treatments for acute and chronic conditions.
It also contains detailed study in the constitution and therapeutic application
of the biochemical cell salts. 4 credits - Smith
HM 500Homeopathy ll
[See Diploma Program description.]
8 credits - Chaltin
HM 505Homotoxicology
[See Diploma Program description.]
5 credits - Heel
IR 400Iridology
[See Diploma Program description.]
5 credits - Tart Jensen
IR 401 Iridology I
[See Diploma Program description.] 4 credits - Pesek or Tart
IR 425 Sclerology
[See Diploma Program description.] 3 credits - Tips
IR 501 Iridology II
[See Diploma Program description.] 5 credits (prerequisite: Iridology I) -
Pesek or Tart
IR 601 Iridology III
[See Diploma Program description.] 6 credits (prerequisite: Iridology I &
II, SCI 308 Human Anatomy & Physiology)- Pesek or Tart
LAW 418 Jurisprudence
This course has emerged from Dr. Wilson's fifteen years of holistic practice.
It offers a synopsis of his five year exploration of the legal structure
that binds the healing arts in America and other nations. The purpose
of Jurisprudence & Ethics is to induct future practitioners into the world
of legal guidelines and lawful protection. The student will learn a basic
understanding of significant issues without being encumbered by overwhelming
legal jargon. The pros and cons of licensure will be discussed, including:
Definitions, history, and structure of laws, holistic paradigms, disclaimer
and consent forms, self-presentation, record keeping, occupational and
medical licenses, Ninth Amendment, Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution.
1 credit - Wilson
PHL 320 Ethics
This course is designed as a self-directed inquiry into the origins of
belief systems, concepts of right and wrong, and their resultant impact
on life choices. Thus, while ethical theory and the history of ethical
thinking is explored, there is a strong focus on “applied ethics”, ethics
in action. 3 credits - Jones
PHL 512 Mind/Body/Spirit Studies
This course is a compilation of works from two of the most renown experts in
the field of holistic studies, spiritual growth, physical manifestation and
self-development. It includes an audio cassette course by Deepak Chopra,
M.D., on the magic of inner and outer fulfillment. Dr. Chopra merges modern
science with spirituality to demonstrate how verifiable scientific evidence
closely supports ancient traditions. He demonstrates how to align the energy
of your physical body with the energy of the universe and tap into an
infinite reservoir of intelligence. This intelligence is the "higher self".
The other aspect of the course is the audio cassettes by Anthony Robbins
teaching ways to attain peak personal achievement both in your practice and
your everyday life. Areas of development include: enhanced personal power,
being a champion, mind mastery, creating your future, goal setting, belief
systems and self esteem, life choices, rapport, success, NLP, and
understanding yourself and others. 1 credit - Smith
PHL 520 World Religions
This course is designed as a guided (but, self-directed) inquiry into the philosophical foundations of the major religions of the world. Similarities and differences between them will be examined, both on a doctrinal and practical level. Their respective attitudes toward human illness and its treatment will also be covered. 3 credits - Jones
PHM 608 Introduction to Pharmacology &
Toxicology
The student will learn to recognize major drug classifications and their
most common applications; the rationale for pharmacological intervention
for selected drugs; the use of drug information sources and patient-prescriber
interaction; and the principles of toxicological adverse effects, drug
interaction and drug abuse. 2 credits - Tel-Oren
PSY 401 Introduction to Counseling
This undergraduate course is designed to provide those in the helping
professions with the necessary understanding and skills needed to be an
effective helper. It offers students an organized approach to helping
individuals to focus on important ways to reach valued outcomes in their
lives. The emphasis is on helping clients move from their present scenarios
to their preferred scenarios with goal setting, problem-solving strategy and
planned actions which do produce valued outcomes. The course facilitates
students discovering how to think and work with people as a helping
professional. 3 credits - Snyder
PSY 444 Introduction to Applied Counseling
This course will teach you how to effectively listen to the spoken word
and its metaphor and communicate this meaning both verbally and nonverbally.
Training includes: Systematic development of the core dimension of counseling,
including empathy, respect, genuiness, appropriate self disclosure3, immediacy
and confrontation. Thoroughly learn, practice and experience basic attending,
responding, personalizing and initiating skills. Learn how to verbally
dialogue with personal issues that arise from clients during any therapeutic
encounter. 3 credits - Synder
PSY 521 Holistic Psychology and Spirituality
The student will study discourses by Bernard Jensen, D.C., N.D., Ph.D. on
positive attitudes, individual belief systems, spiritual guidance and our
true nature as human beings. Dr. Jensen offers many insights and methods for
taking control and thus responsibility for ones own health and happiness. 3
credits - Smith
PSY 583 Behavioral Characteristics of Children and Adolescents
This high quality child development course can be used by individuals in a
variety of settings whenever there is a need to understand why children do
what they do. In 26 half-hour segments, the video component Time to Grow
gives viewers the chance to observe children and hear from many leading
child development experts in a format that is dynamic, stimulating, and
intellectually engaging. The programs feature children in natural settings,
expert commentary and reenactments of experiments. Each of the five age
groupings features a case study of a child in his or her own home and social
setting or a comparative study of two to three children.
3 credits - Snyder
PT 313 Therapeutic Yoga
Theory, history, and practice of the therapeutic application of Yoga will be
studied. Each student will be required to complete a journal throughout the
course to follow learning, development and changes.
3 credits - Shahsavari
PT 315 Therapeutic Exercise
The student will study the practice and physiological benefits of exercise
in the correction of nutritional and structural imbalances. The value of
stretching, deep breathing, yoga, aerobic and non-aerobic activities will be
studied. Programs designed for alleviating structural and physiological
imbalances as well as maintaining optimum health will be detailed. 3
credits - Smith
PT 407 Physiotherapeutic Modalities
This course, compiled from materials of the late Dr. Jay Victor Scherer
Dr. Esther Swanson, and Dr. Boyle from over 150 years of combined experience,
provides the student with a comprehensive knowledge of physical therapy
for treatment of injuries, bodily weaknesses and defects through physical
remedies such as massage, exercise, gymnastics, light, heat, cold, water,
electricity and mechanical devices. It also includes some of the latest
theories, principles and applications in the physical therapy field.
3 credits - Smith
PT 422 Reflexology
This course teaches the student how to fine-tune the relationship with the
body, reduce stress by altering the body's tension level, and feel better
all over by stimulating the reflexes in the hands and feet. Through
reflexology the student will learn how to free and channel pent-up energy
and to prevent and correct common health problems. Theory, principles,
techniques and treatments for specific ailments from acne to whiplash will
be given. Reflexology charts depicting the specific points for these
important sensory organs will be presented. 2 credits - Dell
PT 507 Acupressure
The student will study the healing benefits of the oriental art of
acupressure, point locations, meridians, pulse and their relative organs,
glands and the other physical systems. The integration of this oriental
health management system with Naturopathic and modern practice of ancient
disciplines will be emphasized. 3 credits - Smith
PT 510 Medical Massage
This course demonstrates massage practice as a therapeutic remedy for
various ailments and conditions. Specific applications will be given for
the relief and treatment of pathologies, deformities, disorders, and disease.
With an emphasis on Swedish massage, this course demonstrates how hands
on therapy can be an integral modality of any holistic practice. Therapeutic
Massage has become a fully accepted procedure for benefits by the majority
of insurance companies. 3 credits - Tourchaninov
PT 516 Manual Lymph Drainage
This course gives the basics in the practice of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)
as given directly from the originators and developers of the practice, Dr.
Emil and Estrid Vodder. It will teach specific techniques for the drainage
of toxins through the lymph system of the neck, face, arms, legs, nape of
neck, back, loin, breasts, and abdomen. Theory, anatomy, physiology,
transport systems, cosmetic indicators and physical applications will be
elaborated upon. MLD will be contrasted with other physiotherapeutic
techniques to show the exceptional benefits when applied properly with
expertise. 2 credits - Smith
PT 524 Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a physical, mental, and spiritual exercise consisting of slow,
relaxed movements for total self-development. Tai Chi is both a preventative
and curative branch of Chinese medicine, as well as a most formidable and
profound martial art. The Tai Chi exercise, called the form, takes about
eight minutes to do, and when done daily, it has the cumulative effect of
increasing the Chi and strengthening the meridians, as well as the muscles
and bones adjacent to them.
3 credits - Galante
PT 525 Chi Kung
Chi Kung is derived from the Taoist exercises in ancient China. The word
"Chi" is translated as life, or breath energy, which bestows health and
vitality to the body and mind. "Kung" is translated as master, or control.
Thus Chi Kung is translated as, master of the life energy, or as, breath
control. Chi Kung is one of the most important aspects of Chinese medicine,
martial arts and Tai Chi Chuan. 3 credits - Galante
RAD 505 Radiological Analysis
This course focuses primarily on skeletal radiology, beginning with normal
anatomy and normal variants as depicted on radiographic examinations of the
skeletal system, continuing with the radiographic mensuration process, and
ending with radiographic interpretation of traumatic lesions, radiographic
pattern of neoplasms, infections, vascular and metabolic disease in skeletal
structures, and clinical correlations with physical and laboratory findings.
In addition, principles of chest radiology and radiology of the abdomen will
be studied briefly, to facilitate the recognition and interpretation of
major abnormalities and to gain knowledge of the various specialized imaging
techniques available today. 3 credits - Tel-Oren
THESIS/DISSERTATION REQUIREMENTS
TH 410 and TH 510 Bachelor of Science Thesis
10 credits - Staff
Upon completion of course work the student may prepare a 10,000 word (minimum) thesis. Topics shall be approved by the Dean.
TH 515 Master of Science Thesis
15 credits - Adjunct Faculty
Upon completion of course work for the Master’s, the student may be required to prepare a 15,000 word (minimum) thesis in a publishable format. Topics and/or research projects shall be approved by the student’s Dean.
TH 610 Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation
25 credits - Adjunct Faculty
Upon completion of the Ph.D. curriculum, the student shall prepare a 25,000 word (minimum) Dissertation and/or clinical research in a publishable format. All dissertations must be defended by the student with the designated dissertation committee. Topics for the Dissertation/clinical research shall be approved by the dissertation committee and the Dean.
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