Clayton College of Natural Health

Online Programs

This program is intended for the student who has graduated from high school or has earned a GED and who desires to earn a bachelor's degree with a focus on concepts of holistic nutrition. The program is designed to provide general education courses typically offered in bachelor's degree programs and holistic nutrition core courses for the self-motivated independent learner. Of the elements of traditional naturopathy: sunlight, water, movement and rest, air, and food, this program is foundational in the study of whole foods nutrition.

Program Objectives

• Provide the student with a wellrounded education through the study of written composition, communication and critical thinking, humanities and fine arts, natural sciences and math, and history, social and behavioral sciences.
• Develop a fundamental understanding of the main areas of holistic nutrition: human physiology; digestion; biochemical individuality; food, vitamins, drugs, and herbal interactions; clinical nutrition; community nutrition; and integrated weight management approaches.
• Enable the student to develop practical critical thinking and interpersonal skills applicable to real-world problems.
• Nurture the student's knowledge concerning issues of holistic nutrition, especially with regard to employing accurate approaches to holistic nutrition and focusing on continued learning as the field unfolds.
• Prepare the student to teach others about holistic nutrition and healthy living.
• Allow the student to explore a wide array of holistic nutrition curricula to emphasize areas of interest.

In order to earn a Bachelor of Science degree, students must complete 60 hours of general education in addition to the core curriculum.

• None : This program is taught Online.

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.