Educating the Leaders of Natural Health
Holistic health and nutrition are among the most exciting, rewarding career choices today. More people are seeking out this information because they want to take an active role in staying healthy. Therefore, traditional naturopaths and lifestyle consultants are in great demand. Other healthcare professionals are seeking to expand their range of practice by integrating complementary and holistic care.

CCNH's more than 25-year history has proven that the distance learning format for natural health is highly successful. Distance learning at CCNH offers a convenient alternative to a campus-based education - at a cost far below the tuition rates of most on-campus colleges. Our unique educational program gives motivated adult students the freedom and tools to create their own learning environment, study at their own pace, and fit their studies into their personal and professional lives. Learning can occur any time, any place — according to the needs of the student.

A Natural Revolution
 Never has there been a better time to study natural health. More than ever, people are aware that chemical, radiation and surgical treatments of disease do not always lead to better health. Medical costs have gone through the ceiling. More and more people are looking for an alternative.

Traditional naturopaths and holistic nutrition consultants will see the general public becoming more attuned to actively connecting mind, body and spirit to achieve optimal health. Allopathic practitioners will increasingly integrate more holistic health therapies into their treatments.

Clayton College is recognized as the world's leading college of natural health. Students and graduates from around the world continue to create and develop communities of people who are joining hands to teach the world how to be healthier, one person at a time.

Our Graduates Practice What We Teach. You can too!
 Whether you are interested in the ancient art of natural healing methods, or cutting edge nutritional health, CCNH offers a self-paced degree program to meet your needs. In addition to our degree programs, we also offer herbal studies and healthcare professional studies Certification programs, which range in purpose from personal health knowledge to the practitioner's level.


Degree Programs:
In this introduction to a wide range of natural health topics, candidates for the BSNH take their first steps toward either the M.S. in Natural Health or the M.A. in Holistic Wellness degree programs. Subjects covered include introductions to natural health and traditional naturopathy, alternative healing practices, nutrition, herbology, homeopathy, mind/body healing, and three elective courses. In addition, students learn about biology, natural health history, lifestyles, universal energy, homeostasis, and cancer prevention. In completing this program, students discover many strategies for helping themselves and their families stay healthy in addition to gaining the foundation for continuing their studies at a higher level.
The CCNH holistic nutrition programs take into account the effect of foods on body, mind, spirit, and on the earth itself. After learning about the fundamentals of nutrition, students in the B.S. program are introduced to natural health and traditional naturopathy as well as to holistic health and lifestyles, biology, and cancer prevention. Other topics include holistic nutrition, cooking for holistic nutrition, how the diet may influence the state of health, and how it may be used for healing in addition, this program contains four elective courses. By completing this program, students discover many strategies for helping themselves and their families stay healthy In addition to gaining the foundation for continuing their studies at a higher level.
After acquiring foundational knowledge about holistic human development as well as anatomy and physiology, students in the Master of Science program will find intermediate level courses in homeopathy and herbology. In addition, they will be introduced to holistic nutrition and to concepts concerning the extent to which belief may influence the state of a person's health. This program includes three electives and a thesis. Those who prefer may take two additional electives instead of completing the thesis, although this project is an excellent preparation for the dissertation that students will complete at the doctoral level.
The CCNH holistic nutrition programs take into account the effect of foods on body, mind, spirit, and on the earth itself. After acquiring foundational knowledge in holistic human development, chemistry, and anatomy, students in the M.S. program will find courses that focus on specific nutrition topics: enzymes, antioxidants, weight management, and women's issues. This program also includes three electives and a thesis. Those who prefer may take two additional electives instead of completing the thesis, although this project is an excellent preparation for the dissertation that students will complete at the doctoral level.
Designed to follow either the M.S. in Natural Health or the M.A. in Holistic Wellness, this Ph.D. program focuses on the use of those factors that are essential to traditional naturopathy: whole foods, pure water, fresh air, sunshine, exercise and rest. In addition, students learn about the history and theories behind traditional naturopathy and the importance of detoxification to maintain health. Students take three general electives plus a fourth elective that must focus on either herbology or one of the sciences. As with the other Clayton College Ph.D. programs, preparatory to the dissertation are courses in research design and current natural health research. All Ph.D. candidates complete a dissertation. Many CCNH graduates practice as natural health consultants. Although not required for the Ph.D. program, students may elect to complete their courses and a practicum designed to assist them in building their skills as practitioners. Many graduates of Clayton College have written books concerning aspects of natural health. CCNH programs offer support for those who wish to improve their writing skills.
The Ph.D. in Natural Health program begins with in-depth studies of the history and foundations of naturopathy, after which students further examine concepts of the human energy field and mind/body health that were begun in earlier programs. In addition, they gain an overview of both traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines and also complete five elective courses. Preparatory to the dissertation are courses in research design and current natural health research. All Ph.D. candidates complete a dissertation. Many CCNH graduates practice as natural health consultants. Although not required for the Ph.D. program, students may elect to complete their courses and a practicum designed to assist them in building their skills as practitioners. Many graduates of Clayton College have written books concerning aspects of natural health. CCNH programs offer support for those who wish to improve their writing skills.
Graduates of this doctoral level program often use their education as the foundation for a traditional naturopathic consulting practice. Topics include the history and foundations of naturopathy, diet and disease, detoxification, iridology, body movement, arthritis, and manual therapies, as well as two electives. The program ends with courses that focus on business skills and the client-practitioner relationship, followed by the consulting practicum, all of which are vital for those who wish to work as traditional naturopaths.
 
 
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Quality Standards Certified
 Clayton College has been awarded the Quality Standards Certification by the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA), the nation's premier distance learning professional association. USDLA/QS certification is "a standards based program that recognizes excellence across a range of distance learning settings," according to Dr. John Flores, USDLA Chief Executive Officer. Clayton College is certified as an Alternative and Continuing Education provider under the Quality Standards program.

Professional Accreditations
 Clayton College is accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board. The International Iridology Practitioners Association accredits CCNH’s Iridology Certificate Program. These private associations offer professional accreditation in the field of naturopathy and other areas of natural health. As such, they are designed to meet the needs of non-traditional education and are not recognized by the United States Department of Education.

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