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~  Margaret Mead


This page gives an overview of our Naturopathy 3 year diploma program.  The Catalog, which prospective students may request, gives more detailed information and school policy information.

Be aware that our programs require students to complete work, assignments, projects, and reading, including hands-on field work, outside of "clock-hour" time.  NSHA remains connected with students in between class gatherings by way of e mail messages with updates, reminders, and other message material- important linking which students are required to read and respond to.   NSHA feels this is an important disclosure to prospective students who may misperceive our programs as "weekend programs".  See "SCHEDULING" page on this site for further information.
Naturopathy Diploma Program
Title:  Naturopath  (ND) / Primary Care Naturopath

 
To apply for admission, request an admissions application.  NSHA requires an in-person interview before approving any applicant for enrollment.

1) NATUROPATH DIPLOMA

This is our core program,  a 3 year experiential on- site diploma program with supervised clinical internship, and opportunities to qualify for advanced  Master Herbalist studies.  

The FIRST YEAR of this program is integrated with specific portions of the Massage Therapy program.  Students wishing to earn a Massage Therapy diploma will then take additional hours of training, separate from the Naturopathy program.

Co-requisites:  

1) Basic Anatomy and Pysiology- students may take an online course, or an on-premises course from a community college,  before or during their participation in the first year of any program, OR submit transcripts from a RECENT- 3 years or less - A & P training (such as in massage school or college).  NSHA will, in addition, assign reading and assignments from several Anatomy and Physiology study sources, beginning with Holistic Anatomy (Pip Waller) in year one.
If you have been to medical school, nursing school, or other, this co-requisite still applies.  

2) A basic 4-6 hour "First Aid and CPR" course, generally administered by local American Red Cross of American Heart Association agencies, is the second co-requisite for graduation.

Here are two examples of a recommended online course: 

A) http://www.expertrating.com/certifications/InstructorLed/Health-Care-Nutrition-And-Fitness/Anatomy-and-Physiology-Human/Anatomy-and-Physiology-Human.asp

B)  http://www.corexcel.com/anatomy.physiology.online.htm


NATUROPATHY DIPLOMA PROGRAM

Areas of study, focus and practice include applied natural therapeutics, dietary assessment, healing diets, world nutrition theory, herbal medicine, hydrotherapy, bodywork therapies, energy medicine, communications development, examination of case histories, parasitology, microbial balancing, vibrational therapeutics (flower essences, homeopathics), business development, and Supervised Clinical Internship.  The Clinical internship is a combination of direct client work and educational work utilizing mixed media, writing, community presentations, and expositions.
Tuition  2012

Note:  full registration and tuition payment is due by August 15, 2012.  After that time Late Registration rates go into effect.
Year 1:  $7,200   (Late registration tuition is $7,500.00)
Year 2:   $6,800   (Naturopath Intern) 
(Enrollment Deposits OF $1,000for 2nd and 3rd year made by July)
                  
Fees:  $500.00 combined paper and herb lab fees for 2nd and 3rd year students.
Year 3:   $5,900      Naturopathy Diploma 

TUITION SUPPLEMENT for students in ND program, taking the Massage Therapy/Energy Medicine program:  $2,700.00


NSHA offers payment plan programs and may qualify for Michigan Works financial programs.  See our Financial Planning page on this site for tuition payment rates for advance, standard, and late tuition.

Contact the school with your questions, and to request a catalog packet.