The Bachelor’s Program in Holistic Ministries consists of the Diploma Program in Natural and Spirtual Studies with the following 14 courses:

1. Nutritional Cardiology: How to maintain a healthy heart and circulatory system. The many causes of heart disease; the saturated fat and cholesterol myths. The thyroid in relation to heart health. Text: Diet & Heart Disease: Its NOT What You Think by Stephen Byrnes; "The Oiling of America" by Sally Fallon & Mary Enig (article reprint supplied by UOHT). 3 credits.

2. Anatomy & Physiology: In depth study of all of the body’s organ and endocrine systems. Text: Anatomy & Physiology: The Easy Way by Edward Alcamo (Barron’s Educational Series; NY). 6 credits.

3. Weight Loss & Diet Disorders: An in-depth look at various weight loss programs with an emphasis on determining a safe, nutritious approach to weight loss. Using amino acids to correct brain and behavioral imbalances and food addictions. Texts: The Schwarzbein Principle by Diana Schwarzbein, MD (HLC Publications; Florida); The Diet Cure by Julia Ross (Penguin Books; USA). 5 credits.

4. Pediatric Nutrition: Nutritional needs of children and teenagers; feeding strategies for youth; nutritional protocols for assorted childhood diseases. Text: Parents’ Nutrition Bible by Earl Mindell (Hay House; CA). 3 credits.

5. Geriatric Nutrition: Nutritional needs of seniors. Antioxidants. Special attention is placed on adequate digestion to avoid disease and maintain health in the elderly. Text: Age Proof Your Body by Elizabeth Somer (Quill Books; NY). 4 credits.

6. Basic Homeopathy: Principles of classical homeopathy; major homeopathic remedies for common ailments; cell salts and the biochemic system of Scheussler; Bach Flower remedies. Text: The Complete Book of Homeopathy by Michael Weiner; notes supplied by HLM. 6 credits.

7. Iridology: How to integrate Iris Analysis into one’s practice. How the signs and markings of the iris correspond to certain degenerative and healing states in the body. Text: Visions of Health by Jensen & Bodeen (Avery Publishing; NY). 4 credits.

8. Body Therapies: How to use reflexology in resolving physical ailments and pain. The meridians of acupressure. How to use acupressure to resolve common disorders, stimulate energy flow, and ease suffering. Swedish massage techniques are presented. Text: Feet First by Laura Norman (Fireside Books; NY); Healing Massage Techniques by Frances Tappan (Appelton & Lange; CT). 6 credits.

9. Spiritual Healing Techniques. A thorough exploration of the how and why of spiritual healing. How illness occurs; preparing for and doing spiritual healing for oneself and others. Text: Spiritual Healing by Dr. Stuart Grayson (Simon & Schuster; 1997). 3 credits.

10. Vedic Astrology. The divine science of Jyotish, or astrology, as applied to healing of the body. The course covers the basics of Vedic astrology and then how to spot potential weaknesses and diseases in a person through the medium of the birth chart. Texts: Astrology for Life by David Hawthorne and V.K. Choudhry (Sun Star Publishing; 1999); Managing Your Health Through Preventive Astral Remedies by V.K. Choudhry (Sagar Publications; 1997). 4 credits.

11. Alternative Approaches to Cancer: An in-depth look at alternative cancer protocols with an emphasis on nutrition and herbs. Texts: Cancer Therapy by Ralph Moss (Equinox Press; NY); One Answer to Cancer by William Donald Kelley, DDS (College of Metabolic Medicine; Kansas); notes supplied by HLM. 8 credits.

12. Environmental Pollution & Detoxification: Common toxins in the environment and how to avoid and remove them from the body. Detoxifying diets, baths, and parasite prevention. Text: How to Stay Young and Healthy in a Toxic World by Ann Louise Gittleman (Keats Publishing; CT). 3 credits.

13. Jurisprudence: How to run a holistic and nutritional practice legally. Marketing techniques; dealing with supplement companies; advertising. Text: Legal Guidelines for Unlicensed Practitioners by Lawrence Wilson; How to Give Nutritional Advice Legally by David Rowland; notes supplied by HLM. 3 credits.

14. Clinical Mentorship: To help students make the necessary and sometimes difficult transition from "book learning" to active practice, HLM has developed the Clinical Mentorship Program. The Mentorship Program will provide students with access to an experienced health professional and will enable the students to get advice and assistance with difficult cases, as well as provide a valuable source of natural health information in the first months of active practice.

Each Clinical Mentorship Program lasts four months. During this time, you will have access to your Mentor by phone and e-mail for a maximum of 8 cases, including follow-up. General information questions may also be asked during the four-month period.

The Clinical Mentorship may be waived for students already with similar, verifiable experience, or if they fully intend NOT to enter clinical practice.