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Master of Science in Faith-Based Integrative Nutrition and Lifestyle Health

Academic unitHBIU College for Naturopathic MedicineTotal credits60Estimated duration2 years

Program Overview

Official program overview

This program provides an academically rigorous, faith-integrated curriculum in Integrative Nutrition and Lifestyle Health. Students develop disciplinary knowledge, applied skills, ethical leadership, research literacy, and community-focused practice through sequenced coursework, supervised experiential learning, and a culminating project. This academic program does not confer a professional license to diagnose, treat, or prescribe; graduates must comply with all jurisdictional scope-of-practice and credentialing requirements.

Program Facts

Program facts

Academic unit
HBIU College for Naturopathic Medicine
Total credits
60
Duration
2 years

Program Description

Official program description

Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes

  • Explain foundational and advanced principles of Integrative Nutrition and Lifestyle Health.
  • Apply appropriate tools, methods, and technologies in Integrative Nutrition and Lifestyle Health.
  • Analyze evidence, data, and community needs to support responsible decisions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate projects or services in Integrative Nutrition and Lifestyle Health.
  • Communicate professionally with clients, communities, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
  • Integrate biblical ethics, stewardship, cultural humility, and service into professional practice.
  • Demonstrate safe, reflective, and accountable practice through supervised experiential learning.

Admission Requirements

Admission and entry requirements

An earned bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in a related field or evidence of appropriate preparation; official transcripts; statement of purpose; and satisfaction of HBIU graduate admission requirements.

Protected Curriculum

Complete program outline available after verification

Graduation Requirements

Graduation and completion requirements

  • Complete all 60 required credit hours in the approved curriculum.
  • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or the current HBIU graduate standard.
  • Successfully complete all supervised practicum, studio, laboratory, fieldwork, or internship requirements.
  • Complete and present an approved thesis or applied graduate capstone.
  • Satisfy all institutional, financial, conduct, and graduation requirements in force at the time of completion.

Additional Official Information

Additional source information

Practical Training / Internship Requirements

Complete at least 90 documented hours of advanced supervised practicum, field inquiry, studio, laboratory, community, or professional practice appropriate to Integrative Nutrition and Lifestyle Health.

Research Requirements

Complete graduate research methods and an approved thesis or applied capstone addressing a significant question in Integrative Nutrition and Lifestyle Health, including proposal review and oral or public presentation.