The Master’s Program in Natural Therapies is for those students wanting a career in natural therapies and specialized knowledge beyond the Bachelor’s degree. The Master's Program requires the student to have met the requirements of the Bachelors in Natural Therapies.

The requirements for this Program’s completion are all of the requirements of the Bachelor’s Program, the six courses listed below, and a thesis or research project of approximately 60 pages (excluding footnotes and bibliography). Full instructions for the thesis are given in the student’s study binder.

1. History of Naturopathy: A historical survey of naturopathic writings and philosophies. An overview of traditional naturopathy and schisms within the profession. Text: Naturopathy for the 21 Century by Robert Thiel (Whitman Books; IN). 4 credits.

2. Parasitology:The reality and prevalence of parasitic infections. Different classifications of parasites (protozoa, nematodes, etc). Symptoms of parasitic infections and natural therapies for them. Text: Guess What Came to Dinner? by Ann Louise Gittleman (Avery Publishing; NY). 3 credits.

3. Advanced Herbology: Intensive study into hundreds of herbs. The scientific validation of herbal therapeutics. Herbal formulas and how to create them for acute and chronic diseases. Text: The School of Natural Healing by John Christopher (School of Natural Healing; UT). 8 credits.

4. Color & Music Therapy: How to use different colors and color combinations to create physical and psychological effects. How to use different types of music to correct ailments and strengthen immunity. Text: Music Therapy for Non-Musicians by Ted Andrews (Dragonhawk; OH). 3 credits.

5. Mind-Body Approaches: A look at the field of psychoneuroimmunology, how the mind and emotions affect the body and immune system. Texts: Minding the Body, Mending the Mind by Joan Borysenko, PhD (Bantam Books; NY). 6 credits.

6. Clinical Mentorship: To help students make the necessary and sometimes difficult transition from "book learning" to active practice, UOHT 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. The Clinical Mentorship Program is a requirement of the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs in Natural Therapies.

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.