Hawthorn University announces a new initiative in Continuing Education: an ongoing series of educational, professional development, and webinar certificate courses. These courses are focused, cutting edge and designed to be completed in as little as three (3) weeks. Many are independent study courses.
| We are inaugurating the Continuing Education Program with an important food policy issue:
· Responding to the Risks of Genetically Modified Food.
Additional Continuing Education Courses are listed below:
· Successful Coaching Skills
· Business Management the Holistic Nutrition Professional
· Understanding Gluten Intolerance and Preventing Celiac Disease
· Skills for the Home Health Aide
· Introduction to the Principles of Healthy Traditional Diets (1st in a series of six (6) courses.)
See Hawthorn University Continuing Education Programs for more information on the above courses! Visit us often as new courses will be added each month! |
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For seven years Hawthorn University has offered online certificates and degrees in holistic nutrition incorporating cutting edge and developing science in human nutrition into programs that support the forward thinking professionals. At Hawthorn we support a spirit of inquiry, a scientific engagement with the growing body of knowledge, and evidenced-based studies grounded by an institution that is supportive, and a curriculum rich in practical exercises and suggestions for working with our communities and enhancing our environment. We currently offer three (3) degree programs and a certificate program:
Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition (MSHN): A clinical program distinguished by an ongoing, nurturing relationship with instructors who have clinical expertise, focused on current holistic and conventional science in human nutrition. Students are trained to address biochemically unique clients and develop individual health protocols using diet, supplement, and lifestyle suggestions. Direct application of nutritional concepts is encouraged, making learning personally relevant.
Master of Science in Health and Nutrition Education (MHNE): An independent study program that provides a rich learning experience to individuals who seek knowledge in health and nutrition education. Students evaluate and synthesize the major literature, theories, practices, problems, and ethical issues in holistic nutrition education as well as demonstrate professional skills in holistic health and wellness promotion while acquiring a sophisticated body of knowledge of the field. Students learn to analyze and evaluate the strengths and problems facing nutrition educators today and to be conversant in the field of holistic nutrition education.
Doctor of Science in Holistic Nutrition (DSC): A prestigious degree that explores the links between holistic nutrition and environmental sciences, public policy, and how nutrition affects various human body systems. This independent study program allows the self-directed student to participate in a developing tradition of thought, discussion, exploration, and inquiry in the field of holistic nutrition. Students are guided and learn to demonstrate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the relevant history and present definition of the holistic nutrition field including the major literature, theories, practices, problems, ethical issues, and research methods. Our focus is to provide doctoral students with a working understanding of human physiology and biochemistry and integrate that with the current science of nutrition. Studies also include information on the use of nutritional and herbal supplements, detoxification programs, and information about laboratory testing to assess nutritional and functional status.
Nutrition Consultant Certificate Program (NC): A comprehensive online certificate program designed for high school graduates who want to work as professional Nutrition Consultants to support health and wellness. A personalized, holistic approach to health education that promotes interaction and respect, this program is distinguished by a one-to-one mentoring relationship with an instructor.
Consider Hawthorn University Online
Today, technology and communication advances allow us to present online education unconstrained by space and time. Hawthorn University embraces today's technology and information resources combining a variety of teaching and learning approaches so that students at all stages of life, both off-line and online, in the home and at work- can access our dynamic, forward thinking approach to education and training.
Hawthorn brings a fresh vision and new model for learning to education; a new educational ecosystem that is student-centered, holistic, and where success is measured by student achievement. Students at Hawthorn may have the opportunity to expand the field and professionally present on cutting edge and newly developed nutritional protocols and concepts.
Our underlying philosophy supports the concept of biochemical individuality in both health needs and the learning process. We provide a unique combination of high quality instructional materials, individual attention, and application of professional tools throughout all programs. Degree and certificate courses combine experiential and intellectual approaches and are comprised of audio lectures, textbook and research assignments, practical activities, weekly teleclasses, and in certain programs, conference call discussions. Continuing Education courses include a selection of readings from excellent textbooks, web links to cutting-edge online information, lectures or webinars, community-based and written activities, and online exams. Students will receive a Certificate of Completion for all successfully completed Continuing Education courses.
RECOGNITIONS
Hawthorn has been approved to operate programs in holistic nutrition from the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Our educational programs have been reviewed and approved as meeting the National Association of Nutritional Professional's educational standards (NANP www.nanp.org ). Graduates are eligible to sit for the board certification exam in holistic nutrition from the Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board (http://hncb.org ).
CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE IONC: In December 2009, Hawthorn University received a welcome pat on the back from the International Organization of Nutrition Consultants (IONC). The IONC reviewed and approved all our programs. They were wowed by the breadth and depth of Hawthorn’s Degree Programs awarding their gold star of approval to the Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition and the Doctorate of Science in Holistic Nutrition programs, (recognized for continuing education for the ROHP - Registered Orthomolecular Health Practitioner) and the Masters of Health and Nutrition Education and the Nutrition Consultant programs (recognized for the RNCP - Registered Nutritional Consultant Practitioner designation.)