Join the revolution that is changing the way we understand healing! As a Bachelor’s prepared Holistic Health Practitioner you will learn to orient your private holistic practice around both high personal values and creative vision. Besides the many skills learned in GCNM’s NC, MH, and HHP programs, you will acquire additional preparation for holistic private practice including training in chemistry, communication, research and analysis, community assessment, and marketing.

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Course Title: Bachelor of Science in Holistic Health

Course Duration: 153 Semester Hours

Pre-Requisites: Applicants who do not hold a High School Diploma or Equivalent will be required to pass a basic entrance exam that will demonstrate their knowledge of English and basic math. If you do not hold a High School Diploma or Equivalent you can still enroll online today. Once you've completed the online enrollment form, you will be taken to the online entrance exam page. Please don't let this entrance exam make you nervous as you will have an opportunity to see your score before submitting the results to admissions and you can retake the exam as needed. You will be required to obtain a 70% passing grade. If you are enrolling by mail or fax, you can still complete the entrance exam online or request a hard copy by calling 1-800-605-6520. To see a sample of the entrance exam, please click here. (Please do not fill this form out if you do not wish to enroll.)

ENROLL ONLINE NOW Tuition fee including study materials: $3,900.00* Discount: -$800.00 Enrollment fee: $75 S&H: $45.00 (International Students click here) Total Price: $3,220.00 *The $1500 credit for NC, MH, and HHP already taken or a one time $1000 credit for any single program already taken will be applied during enrollment processing, if applicable. As well the enrollment fee will be refunded. This discount will not be combined with other discounts. Credits may be given for applicable previous college work as determined by transcript evaluation. 1st Payment: $1,360.00 (incl. $75 enrollment fee and $45.00 S&H) 2nd Payment: $965.00 (incl. $35 admin fee) Due 1 month after enrollment. 3rd Payment: $965.00 (incl. $35 admin fee) Due 2 months after enrollment. Total Price $3,290.00 ENROLL BY MAIL or call 1-800-605-6520 When choosing the payment plan option, you authorize GCNM to charge the next two payments automatically to your credit card. Or you may include post-dated checks dated for one and two months after your enrollment date for the second and third payments.

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Bachelor of Science in Holistic Health Program Curriculum

HH401: Nutritional Consultant Program

HH402: Master Herbalist Program

HH403: Holistic Health Practitioner Program

HH404: Writing Academic Papers: Holistic Health Degree students will learn how to bring their writing to life even when they are writing with “facts”. Full explanations of the technical aspects of writing and documenting source-based papers will help students develop sound research and analysis skills.

HH405: Chemistry for Health Science Professionals: This course focuses on the study of basic chemistry covering the chemical terms and concepts that are relevant to the Holistic Health Degree student’s study and practice. It covers a review of matter and its transformations, and the study of connections between molecular and macroscopic events. The chemical aspects of vitamins, steroids, hormones, enzymes, ions, electrolytes, acids and bases, and water are included. Knowledge acquired in this course will improve the student’s understanding of fundamental physical models and assist the student in developing problem solving skills.

HH406: Anatomy and Physiology for Health Science Professionals: This career focused course includes a complete but not overwhelming study of anatomy and physiology of the human body including cells and tissues, skin and membranes, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the nervous system, special senses, the endocrine system, the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system and body defenses, the respiratory system, the digestive system and body metabolism, the urinary system, and the reproductive system. Workbook activities will reinforce learning about the various body systems from the micro to the macro levels for the Holistic Health Degree student.

HH407: Health Belief System Theory and Community Assessment: In this course the Holistic Health Degree student will learn to orient their private holistic practice around both high personal values and creative vision. Students will expand their knowledge of customs and belief systems concerning illness, death, and religious observances and develop an approach to the establishment of private practice that integrates multiple perspectives. In addition to personal physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual preparation for holistic private practice; the student will also acquire community assessment, marketing, profit, and business expansion skills.

HH408: Research Terminology: This course focuses on research terms and methodology. It will provide critical appraisal tools for judging the efficacy of research. Knowledge acquired in this course will improve the Holistic Health Degree student’s ability to analyze research and apply research findings to the practice of holistic health.

Books and Course Materials Included
in Bachelors of Science in Holistic Health Program

Nutritional Consultant Program Upgrade Materials
See Nutritional Consultant course description here:

Master Herbalist Program Upgrade Materials
See Master Herbalist course description here:

Holistic Health Practitioner Program Materials
See Holistic Health Practitioner Program course description here:

The Curious Researcher: A Guide for Writing Research Papers, Fifth Edition, by Bruce Ballenger: This author provides ample proof that the research process, like the writing process, can be full of rewarding discoveries. Using a variety of examples from both professional writers and students, this book shows that good research and lively writing do not have to be mutually exclusive. Readers are encouraged to not only develop sound research and analytical skills, but to examine ways to bring their writing to life, even though they're writing with "facts."

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fifth Edition, by American Psychological Association: Style manual for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals across all fields. Provides clear guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style. Includes examples, new guidelines and advice, and more.

Chemistry: An Introduction for Medical and Health Sciences, by Alan Jones: Provides students and practitioners with a clear, readable introduction to the chemical terms and concepts that are relevant to their study and practice. Assuming little prior knowledge of the subject the book describes and explains the chemistry underlying many of the most commonly prescribed drugs and medicines. It also includes information on chemical aspects of digestion and nutrition, oxidation, radioactivity and an overview of how chemicals fight disease. 

Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 8th Edition, by Elaine Marieb: The author’s clear and friendly writing style emphasizes the relevance of anatomy and physiology to readers' lives and careers. It clarifies concepts, defines key terms, and offers just the right balance of anatomy, physiology, and clinical coverage to make the content complete without being overwhelming.

Anatomy and Physiology Coloring Workbook: A Complete Study Guide, 8th Edition, by Elaine Marieb: This workbook is an excellent tool for anyone who is learning basic human anatomy and physiology. The author's straightforward approach promotes and reinforces learning on many levels through a wide variety of visual and written exercises. Along with its review of the human body from microscopic to macroscopic levels the workbook also includes numerous practical, learning activities.

Healing Logics: Culture and Medicine in Modern Health Belief Systems, by Erika Brady: Healing Logics provides an extensive, multicultural look at folk and alternative beliefs and practices concerning health and medicine and examines the interplay between formal and folk health care. It contains numerous original contributions by leading scholars in the fields of medical anthropology and folk medicine.

Twelve Months to Your Ideal Private Practice: A Workbook, by Lynn Grodzki: This workbook offers a strategic program that incorporates fresh ideas, new skill sets, favorite exercises, and generous advice that will help professionals expand their practice.

Cultural Competence in Health Care: A Practical Guide, edited by Anne Rundle, Maria Carvalho, and Mary Robinson: A manual written for health care professionals who care for clients from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. First developed by doctors and nurses at Children's Hospital in Boston, it contains detailed, practical information for working with dozens of religious and cultural groups and is designed to help providers best meet needs of their ethnically diverse patients while satisfying stringent new regulatory standards for culturally sensitive care.

Introduction to Research: Understanding and Employing Multiple Strategies, 3rd Edition, by Elizabeth DePoy and Laura N. Gitlin: This clearly written, easy to understand book demystifies the research process and provides a rational foundation from which to critique and understand research designs and applications in health care and human service settings. It explores multiple research strategies, proposing that naturalistic and experimental type research strategies have equal value and contribute in complementary and distinct ways to the science of practice. Content in this edition has been significantly expanded and updated to reflect changes in the field, specifically in areas of ethics, informed consent, practice efficacy, and proposal writing.

Statistics for Dummies, by Deborah Rumsey: This friendly guide offers clear, practical explanations of statistical ideas, techniques, formulas, and calculations, with lots of examples that show how these concepts apply to your everyday life. You’ll see how to take the margin of error out of opinion polls and how to analyze and interpret data for improved classroom or on-the-job performance.

Statistics Workbook for Dummies, by Deborah Rumsey: This hands-on guide focuses on helping you solve the many types of statistical calculations and problems you encounter in a focused, step-by-step manner. With just enough refresher explanations before each set of problems, you’ll sharpen your skills and improve your performance. You’ll see how to work with percents, graphs, charts, margin of error, hypotheses, polls and surveys, and more.

Questions and Answers

Can I take extra time to complete the degree programs?

The amount of time varies from student to student. Some finish in four years or sooner while others may take much longer to complete their studies. There is no set time limit, so you can take as long as you like. However, we do feel that in order to maintain your momentum it is best to study on a regular basis and set aside a specific time each day to devote to your Holistic Health Degree programs.

What are the legal implications of practicing Holistic Medicine?

The Bachelors Degree in Holistic Health Program dedicates an entire lesson to the legalities of holistic practice in the United States. The Masters Degree Program in Holistic Health Program focuses on the legalities of Homeopathy practice, while the Doctor of Philosophy in Holistic Health Program highlights the legal details of Naturopathy practice. We’ll teach you all the right tools to protect yourself and offer disclaimer forms to have signed by your clients.

We are also happy to report that on September 24th, 2002, California Governor Gray Davis signed into law the most important Health Freedom bill in world history - California SB 577. The bill makes health care "wide open." Doctors of Holistic Health, Holistic Health Practitioners, Homeopaths, Naturopaths, Herbalists, Nutritionists, etc., are now free to offer services without harassment.

California, the fifth largest stand alone economy in the world, has for some time led the nation in percentage (estimated at 75%) of health care dollars spent on "Alternative Medicine." Now, that percentage is expected to increase.

What’s the difference between conventional and holistic medicine?

Focus of conventional medicine is to treat the disease or symptoms, using harmful chemicals with possible deadly side effects. Holistic medicine treats the whole person and works on strengthening the body’s innate healing ability through the use of herbs, nutrition and other holistic healing modalities.