🧾 Program Overview:
The Associate Degree in Nutritional Healing is a two-year undergraduate program designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of nutrition, holistic health practices, and the therapeutic use of food and supplements to promote wellness and manage chronic conditions. This program blends the principles of traditional nutrition science with complementary and alternative healing modalities, enabling students to become advocates and practitioners of holistic wellness.
📚 Program Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the degree, students will be able to:
Understand the biological, psychological, and environmental influences on nutrition and health.
Apply holistic nutritional practices for disease prevention and healing.
Develop meal plans and lifestyle recommendations that support individual wellness.
Educate clients on whole-food diets, herbal remedies, and functional nutrition.
Pursue roles in wellness coaching, nutritional consultancy, and holistic health education.
⏳ Duration:
2 Years / 4 Semesters
Total Credit Hours: 60–66 (Varies by institution and electives chosen)
🏫 Course Structure:
Year 1 – Foundational Knowledge
Semester 1: Introduction to Holistic Nutrition
Course Description:
Introduces the basics of nutrition from a holistic perspective, covering macro- and micronutrients, food energetics, and the role of whole, unprocessed foods in healing.
Modules:
Introduction to Nutritional Healing
Macronutrients: Proteins, Fats, and Carbohydrates
Micronutrients and Their Role in the Body
Food Quality: Organic vs Processed
Nutrient Deficiencies and Imbalances
Holistic Models of Health and Healing
The Gut-Brain Connection
Introduction to Supplementation
Semester 2: Human Anatomy and Physiology for Nutritionists
Course Description:
A comprehensive look at how the human body functions and how nutrition impacts each system.
Modules:
Overview of the Human Body Systems
Digestive System and Nutrient Absorption
Endocrine System and Hormonal Balance
Nervous System and Nutrition
Immune System and Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition
Musculoskeletal System and Bone Health
Liver Detoxification and the Role of Diet
The Microbiome and Immunity
Year 2 – Application and Clinical Skills
Semester 3: Therapeutic Nutrition and Healing Protocols
Course Description:
Focuses on nutritional protocols for managing and healing specific conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and autoimmune disorders.
Modules:
Nutrition for Chronic Illnesses
Anti-Inflammatory and Detox Diets
Managing Autoimmune Conditions with Nutrition
Cardiovascular Health and Dietary Interventions
Diabetes and Blood Sugar Control
Gut Healing Protocols
Weight Management from a Holistic Perspective
Nutrition and Mental Health
Semester 4: Herbal Remedies, Supplements, and Clinical Practice
Course Description:
Teaches the use of herbs, natural supplements, and practical skills for wellness coaching and clinical consultation.
Modules:
Herbal Medicine in Nutritional Healing
Common Supplements and Their Applications
Supplement Safety and Drug Interactions
Detoxification and Cleansing Protocols
Meal Planning and Therapeutic Diets
Client Assessment and Nutritional Interviewing
Ethics in Nutritional Counseling
Capstone Project or Case Study Practicum
📘 Elective Options (Choose 2–3)
(May vary by institution)
Ayurvedic Nutrition
Plant-Based Nutrition
Sports Nutrition
Pediatric and Prenatal Nutrition
Food Sensitivities and Allergies
Functional Lab Testing for Nutritional Therapists