Can anyone suggest an ACCREDITED,distance learning college that provides bachelor degree in holistic health?

Question

I'm an adult student, and I'm seeking a bachelors of science degree in Holistic Health/ Natural Health. As an adult student, flexibility is a key component in my schooling. Hence the reason I'm looking to attend a distance-learning institution. ACCREDITED is important (ie "a real school, real degree"); I'd like to be able to transfer my degree to any other university in the United States. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Help!!!

Answer 1

I think you are going to have a problem finding a good source for the program you describe. "Holistic" or "Natural" health is not a recognized academic subject because of the large preponderance of non-scientific and quack material mixed into this field. And exactly what do you mean by "transfer my degree"? Do you mean you would want to go to grad school? if so, then the name of the degree would not matter as much as the set of courses you took. If you want to get a graduate degree in, say, nutrition, then you would have to have completed a year of biology, general chemistry and biochemistry, possibly also organic chemistry.

I think your best bet is to take a look at the course offerings in your major state university. A lot of big state schools have departments that focus on food science, dietetics, nutrition, physical therapy, etc. That might be what you want. And, there are a lot of accredited 'bricks and mortar' schools these days that teach many courses online.

There is a reason why "alternative" health is alternative. It is not in line with what academics consider to be reasonable, correct and effective. So, looking to find an academic group that teaches alternative health would be kind of like looking for a degree in Satanism from a Christian school.