NCNM School of Undergraduate & Part-Time Studies Brochure by NUNM

School of Undergraduate & Part-Time Studies

Our mission is to educate and train physicians, practitioners and pre-professionals in the art, science and research of natural medicine.

Natural medicine is increasingly becoming an integral part of the healthcare landscape as patients and other healthcare professionals recognize its considerable contributions to health and well-being. At NCNM, we launch careers in natural medicine. We combine time-honored practices with cutting-edge advances. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been at the forefront of natural medicine education for six decades and will be for many more to come. Our teachers are amazing. Our programs will transform you. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get you ready. David J. Schleich, PhD NCNM President

CONTENTS Letter from the President .................................................................................... 1 The College ................................................................................................................. 2 School of Undergraduate & Part-Time Studies ........................................ 3 Bachelor of Science in Nutrition ...................................................................... 4 Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health Sciences ............................ 12 Student Life................................................................................................................19 1

If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you. FRED DEVITO

The College We are proud of our longstanding legacy of academic excellence. Founded in 1956, NCNM is the oldest college of naturopathic medicine established in North America. NCNM continues its vision of innovation and leadership by offering superior education and training in natural medicine to new generations of physicians and practitioners. NCNM offers seven accredited graduate degree programs in naturopathic medicine, Chinese medicine, integrative medicine research, nutrition, global health, and mental health; along with two accredited undergraduate degree programs in nutrition and integrative health sciences. Our campus, located in the heart of Portland, Oregon, offers students and faculty the benefits and advantage of city living at its most sustainable within an urban setting infused with natural beauty, culture and social conscience. The college supports a tightly knit, inspiring learning environment, and a vital, groundbreaking research community.

School of

Undergraduate & Part-Time Studies Dear Prospective Student, NCNM is proud to announce the inaugural undergraduate degree completion programs in nutrition and integrative health sciences. We are one of very few colleges in the country to offer undergraduate programs for students interested in the integrative health sciences fields. Our programs were developed with YOU in mind. Employers and graduate schools are seeking well-rounded candidates with interpersonal skills such as teamwork, communication and intercultural competency, as well as academic preparation in the natural sciences such as organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and more. As such, we have designed an integrated curriculum featuring three core themes: integrative health sciences or nutrition, natural sciences and social sciences. Your capstone course will give you an opportunity to pursue an exciting research project or internship in an area that interests you the most. Your capstone will also serve as a stepping stone to the next phase in your careerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; whether that's direct employment or continued study. We invite you to explore these two new programs and contact us with any questions. I look forward to seeing you on campus.

Denise Dallmann, MS Interim Associate Dean School of Classical Chinese Medicine, Director of Curriculum and Faculty Development

Bachelor of Science in

NUTRITION Program Overview The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BScN) degree completion program features three core themes: nutrition, natural sciences and social sciences. The nutrition theme focuses on individual and community nutrition: human nutritional requirements, the link between diet and disease, food systems that impact the nutrition of individuals and communities, food security, and nutritional epidemiology. Students take traditional pre-health/pre-med classes in the natural sciences thread, such as anatomy and physiology, organic chemistry, biochemistry and physics, that provide the scientific foundation for an understanding of the human body and the basic principles of health and disease. Throughout this sequence, students also learn the foundations of research, and scientific and professional communication. The social sciences theme focuses on the interpersonal and professional growth of the student. There is a strong focus on the development of cultural competency skills, ethical decision-making, expository writing, self-reflection and self-management. During the second year, students can choose from a variety of electives that allow them to dive deeper into a topic of interest. Select classes from NCNMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduate degree programs are also available for elective credit.

Capstone The program culminates in a capstone course for which students will synthesize material from all of their courses to develop a final project, write a research paper, 4

or complete an internship. Students will have the opportunity to prepare for the capstone during winter term and are encouraged to use the capstone project as a stepping stone for their career or continued graduate study.

Program Outcomes 1. Knowledge in Core Subject Area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nutrition Articulate concepts and demonstrate skills related to human nutrition. Appraise the relationship between nutrition, human biochemistry, and health and wellness. Apply these concepts to the improvement of nutritional status for individuals, families and communities. 2. Ethics, Responsibility and Social Maturity Make reasoned decisions based on an ethical framework and a respect for diversity. Exhibit cultural humility and maturity. Display accountability for your choices, behaviors and actions. Demonstrate mature social skills required in the healing professions, such as compassion and understanding. 3. Communication and Teamwork Practice professional communication and work productively both independently and as part of a team. Effectively communicate using verbal, nonverbal and written skills. 4. Research and Information Literacy Demonstrate comprehension and skill with research methods and scientific inquiry. Use appropriate information technologies to conduct and communicate about research topics and questions, and to access, evaluate, and manage information to meet academic, personal and professional needs. 5. Career Preparation Develop a career plan based on personal and professional strengths. Demonstrate career readiness skills, such as the ability to apply classroom learning to real world scenarios. Implement critical thinking skills to make decisions in new situations.

Estimated Program Cost Tuition is subject to change. Please visit ncnm.edu or contact the Office of Admissions for current tuition information. Undergraduate tuition for 2016â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2017 is expected to be $195/credit.

Required Credits

Elective Credits

Total Credits

Admissions Requirements GPA Cumulative of 2.0 or higher Credit Requirements Students must have a minimum of 90 undergraduate quarter credits (60 undergraduate semester credits). If students have not met their general education requirements prior to matriculating into an NCNM undergraduate program, they may earn an additional 29 credits of general education at NCNM. Please speak with an admissions representative for details.

Career and Education Prospects NCNM predicts three major career tracks for graduates of the nutrition program: 1. Entry-level health and wellness careers Careers in health occupations are growing at a much faster rate than other occupations. Jobs that matched the nutrition program's core skills were researched for job trends, and the sidebar shows just a few that have growing or stable trends. 2. Continued graduate-level health education or specialized training at other institutions The BScN program provides the prerequisites typically required for graduate and doctorate degree programs in the medical field (with the exception of conventional medical school). The program serves as an excellent foundation for acupuncture, chiropractic, dentistry, dental hygiene, nursing, physician’s assistant, dietician, and other healthcare related degrees.

Potential careers • Clinical research assistant • Food and nutrition policy coordinator • Health educator/ community health worker • Nutraceutical sales consultant • Nutrition program manager • Nutritionist • Personal chef • Wellness trainer

3. Continued graduate- or doctorate-level education at NCNM The nutrition program serves as an ideal precursor to the graduate programs at NCNM, such as the master’s in nutrition, global health, integrative medicine research, Oriental medicine or integrative mental health; as well as doctorate degrees in naturopathic medicine and Oriental medicine.

You are what you believe yourself to be. PAULO COELHO

Required Courses Advanced Nutrition

A detailed analysis of the role of vitamins and minerals in human metabolism and health, with an emphasis on the integration of cellular physiology, biochemistry and nutrition. Students examine the biochemical and medical background of a variety of clinical conditions, including the role of diet in malnutrition, heart disease, cancer, diabetes and weight management.

American Food Systems

This survey of local, regional, and national food systems provides students with a basic understanding of how to analyze individual elements of the systems and their interrelationships, and how to begin assessing the "sustainability" of those food systems at different scales and in different bioregions.

Anatomy and Physiology

An introduction to the structure and function of the human body from a whole-systems perspective. The integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urogenital, immune, and endocrine systems are covered. The concepts of development, metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, and acid-base balance are also explored.

Biochemistry for Life Sciences

This course covers the structure, function and metabolism of biomoleculesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especially proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and steroids. Nucleic acids, and important accessory molecules (cofactors and metal ions) are covered, as well as enzyme kinetics and mechanism, thermodynamics and metabolism.

Biostatistics for Pre-Health Majors

Topics include the collection, classification and presentation of descriptive data; the rationale of estimation and hypothesis testing; analysis of variance; analysis of contingency tables; correlation and regression analysis; multiple regression, logistic regression, and the statistical control of confounding; sample size and power considerations; and survival analysis.

Careers in Nutrition: Who Are You and What Do You Want to Do?

Experts suggest that many students completing their education today will find themselves in careers that did not exist 10 years ago. Identifying a career in nutrition that fits talents and skills, as well as interests, is not always straightforward. This interactive course equips students with career planning skills that they can use immediately or in the future.

Culture, Identity and This course explores the interrelation of culture, thought, emotion and Emotion social realities. Students examine the role of language and culture in shaping emotional experience and self-understanding, including the formation of social identities such as gender, ethnicity and nationality. Diet and Disease

Increasingly, more diseases have been shown to have nutritional components. This course introduces students to the nutritional causes of modern diseases; and basic diet therapies and how they apply to different disease pathologies. Evidence that supports dietary prevention of disease is also addressed.

Required Courses Ethics and Philosophical Dilemmas

An introduction to the philosophical study of morality, including the theory of right and wrong behavior, the theory of value (goodness and badness), and the theory of virtue and vice. This course addresses euthanasia and the right to die, behavior modification, allocation of scarce medical resources, in vitro fertilization, genetic screening and engineering, and research involving human subjects.

Evidence-Based Practice for PreHealth Professionals

Medical literature plays an important role in clinical decision-making as well as scientific careers. However, locating the correct evidence and critically evaluating the results requires training and practice. This course equips students with the basics of evidence-based medicine.

Expository Writing and Self-Reflective Skills

This course provides intensive practice in the process of producing thoughtful and polished essays that start with the writer's experiences and move on to explore the relationship of the self to the external world. Emphasis is placed on finding a personal voice, exploring and developing one's ideas, and effectively revising one's work.

Food Security

This course addresses pre-modern (or traditional) agriculture and then transitions into modernization and the creation of marginalization, environmental management, new technological development, and famine. Finally, the political ecologies of agriculture, the emerging alternative roles of agriculture to food production, and the future roles of alternative systems based on diversity and location are addressed.

Foundations of Community Nutrition

Nutritional problems in communities include obesity and food insecurity. The causes of poor nutrition are multiple and complex, involving biological, economic, social, cultural and policy issues. This course addresses the promotion of health and prevention of disease through nutrition.

Genetics

An introduction to the application of basic genetic principles to the study of human health and disease. Topics include Mendelian genetics, cytogenetics, population genetics, molecular cytogenetics, oncocytogenetics, and clinical applications of principles. The importance and implication of genetic disease is also discussed.

Introduction to Nutrition

This course covers the basic principles of nutrition science, such as macro- and micronutrients, digestion, absorption, transport and metabolism. Dietary guidelines for prevention of chronic disease are stressed. Students will conduct an analysis of personal dietary habits.

Introduction to Public Health

The history of public health and an overview of five core disciplines: epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, social and behavioral health, and health policy and management. Students will analyze contemporary public health issues, such as health promoting behaviors for disease prevention, public healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in disaster preparedness, and challenges to food supplies.

Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands: Interpersonal Skills

Cultural humility requires that people give careful consideration to their assumptions and beliefs that affect how they communicate. This course teaches students to identify characteristics of their own worldview as they learn to navigate professional interpersonal relationships.

Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom. GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER

Required Courses Nutrition in the News

Contradictory nutrition articles can be perplexingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for example, one article says to eat low fat, while another says eat high fatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which article is right? This course teaches students how to critically evaluate news articles by locating the original research and assessing the original medical literature. In addition, students will learn how to apply the medical literature to a nutrition plan for themselves or others.

Nutritional Epidemiology

Students learn to conduct or better interpret epidemiological studies relating diet and nutritional status to disease and health. This course examines methodologies used in nutritional epidemiological studies, and reviews the current state of knowledge regarding diet and other nutritional indicators as etiologic factors in disease.

Nutrition Capstone/ Internship

Students complete a final research paper, project or internship that he/ she considers the crowning achievement of his/her nutrition program. Students receive mentorship and peer support as they complete a 20page paper and a program portfolio, and deliver a 10-minute presentation to their peers.

Organic Chemistry with Lab

An introduction to the molecular basis of living processes in bacteria, plants and humans. This course provides a foundation in the chemistry of carbon-containing compounds, including three-dimensional structures; chemical properties; and methods of structural identification, reactions and syntheses. Students also learn about the organic chemistry of specific pharmaceuticals and detoxification pathways.

Practical Math

An activity-based approach to solving practical math problems that develops measurement skills and mathematical literacy. Topics include unit conversions and estimation within a variety of measurement systems; ratio and proportion; basic geometric concepts; and financial literacy.

Scientific and Professional Communication

Learn the essential knowledge and skills for effective scientific and professional communication in scientific writing, poster design, and oral presentations. The fundamentals of business communication are covered, including letter writing, email etiquette, and social media ethics.

Self-Care and Self-Management

There are several self-care and self-management strategies that help to develop and maintain health, prevent disease, and reduce stress. This course introduces students to a variety of self-care practices including yoga, meditation and qigong.

Whole Foods: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

This course critically examines current paradigms of nutritional science. Whole foods provide a vast array of nutritional benefits and evidence suggests that a whole-food, plant-based diet is the healthiest way to eat. Each week, students gain practical experience with whole foods through hands-on cooking instruction.

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Two-Year Degree Completion Program Quarter

Course

Credits YEAR ONE

Fall

Winter

Spring

Summer

Introduction to Nutrition

American Food Systems

Anatomy and Physiology

Self-Care and Self-Management

Advanced Nutrition

Introduction to Public Health

Genetics

Culture, Identity and Emotion

Foundations of Community Nutrition

Organic Chemistry

Expository Writing and Self-Reflective Skills

Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands: Interpersonal Skills

Biochemistry for Life Sciences

YEAR TWO

Fall

Winter

Spring

Food Security

Nutrition in the News

Biostatistics for Pre-Health Majors

Scientific and Professional Communication

Practical Math

Elective

Careers in Nutrition: Who Are You and What Do You Want to Do?

Diet and Disease

Evidence-Based Practice for Pre-Health Professionals

Ethics and Philosophical Dilemmas

Elective

Whole Foods: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Epidemiology

Nutrition Capstone/Internship

Elective

3 TOTAL CREDITS

Order of courses is subject to change. Actual course schedule may vary.

Bachelor of Science in Integrative

HEALTH SCIENCES Program Overview The Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health Sciences (BSiHS) degree completion program features three core themes: integrative health sciences, natural sciences and social sciences. The integrative health sciences theme focuses on topics such as prevention and wellness, exercise science, mind-body medicine, nutrition and botanical medicine. Students take traditional pre-health/pre-med classes in the natural sciences thread, such as anatomy and physiology, organic chemistry, biochemistry and physics, that provide the scientific foundation for an understanding of the human body and the basic principles of health and disease. Throughout this sequence, students also learn the foundations of research, and scientific and professional communication. The social sciences theme focuses on the interpersonal and professional growth of the student. There is a strong focus on the development of cultural competency skills, ethical decision-making, expository writing, self-reflection and self-management. During the second year, students can choose from a variety of electives that allow them to dive deeper into a topic of interest. Select classes from NCNMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduate degree programs are also available for elective credit.

Capstone The program culminates in a capstone course for which students will synthesize material from all of their courses to develop a final project, write a research paper, or complete an 12

internship. Students will have the opportunity to prepare for the capstone during winter term and are encouraged to use the capstone project as a stepping stone for their career or continued graduate study.

Program Outcomes 1. Knowledge in Core Subject Area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Integrative Health Sciences Articulate concepts and demonstrate skills related to integrative health sciences. Develop an appreciation for traditional healing methods backed by scientific study and research evidence. 2. Ethics, Responsibility and Social Maturity Make reasoned decisions based on an ethical framework and a respect for diversity. Exhibit cultural humility and maturity. Display accountability for your choices, behaviors and actions. Demonstrate mature social skills required in the healing professions, such as compassion and understanding. 3. Communication and Teamwork Practice professional communication and work productively both independently and as part of a team. Effectively communicate using verbal, nonverbal and written skills. 4. Research and Information Literacy Demonstrate comprehension and skill with research methods and scientific inquiry. Use appropriate information technologies to conduct and communicate about research topics and questions, and to access, evaluate, and manage information to meet academic, personal, and professional needs. 5. Career Preparation Develop a career plan based on personal and professional strengths.Demonstrate career readiness skills, such as the ability to apply classroom learning to real world scenarios. Implement critical thinking skills to make decisions in new situations.

Required Credits

Elective Credits

Total Credits

Health is a relationship between you and your body. TERRI GUILLEMETS

Career and Education Prospects NCNM predicts three major career tracks for graduates of the integrative health sciences program: 1. Entry-level health and wellness careers Careers in health occupations are growing at a much faster rate than other occupations. Jobs that matched the BSiHS program's core skills were researched for job trends, and the sidebar shows just a few that have growing or stable trends. 2. Continued graduate-level health education or specialized training at other institutions The BSiHS program provides the prerequisites typically required for graduate and doctorate degree programs in the medical field (with the exception of conventional medical school). The program serves as an excellent foundation for acupuncture, chiropractic, dentistry, dental hygiene, nursing, physician’s assistant, dietician, and other healthcare related degrees.

Potential careers • • • • • • • •

Activities director Athletic/personal trainer Care manager Health educator/ community health worker Medical and health services manager Nutraceutical sales consultant Recreational therapist Social services manager

3. Continued graduate- or doctorate-level education at NCNM The integrative health sciences program serves as an ideal precursor to the graduate programs at NCNM, such as the master’s in nutrition, global health, integrative medicine research, Oriental medicine or integrative mental health; as well as doctorate degrees in naturopathic medicine and Oriental medicine. 14

Required Courses Anatomy and Physiology

Biochemistry for Life Sciences

This course covers the structure, function, and metabolism of biomoleculesÂâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and steroids. Nucleic acids, and important accessory molecules (cofactors and metal ions) are covered, as well as enzyme kinetics and mechanism, thermodynamics and metabolism.

Biostatistics for Pre-Health Majors

Topics include the collection, classification, and presentation of descriptive data; the rationale of estimation and hypothesis testing; analysis of variance; analysis of contingency tables; correlation and regression analysis; multiple regression, logistic regression, and the statistical control of confounding; sample size and power considerations; and survival analysis.

Careers in Integrative Medicine: Who Are You and What Do You Want to Do?

Experts suggest that many students completing their education today will find themselves in careers that did not exist 10 years ago. Identifying a career in integrative health sciences that fits talents and skills, as well as interests, is not always straightforward. This interactive course equips students with career planning skills that they can use immediately or in the future.

Culture, Identity and Emotion

This course explores the interrelation of culture, thought, emotion and social realities. Students examine the role of language and culture in shaping emotional experience and self-understanding, including the formation of social identities such as gender, ethnicity and nationality.

Ethics and Philosophical Dilemmas

Evidence-Based Practice for PreHealth Professionals

Exercise Science

This course covers the research behind the value of exercise in the promotion of wellness and prevention of disease. Topics include the physiological, mechanical, and psychological mechanisms of movement; strength and conditioning; sports psychology; and methods of rehabilitation. Students commit to a form of exercise for the duration of this course and journal about their experience.

Expository Writing and SelfReflective Skills

Never does nature say one thing and wisdom another. FRIEDRICH SCHILLER

Required Courses Genetics

Health Psychology and Mind-Body Medicine

This course explores the link between mind and body from social, clinical, and psychobiological perspectives. The role of stress, emotion, self-regulation, and individual differences as predictors of health and illness are addressed. Students also examine the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ethical issues in psychophysiological disorders.

Immunology

An introduction to the principles of immunology, including: development of the immune system; cells and organs of the immune system; the immune system in health and disease; and infectious organisms, allergies, and more.

Integrative Health Sciences Capstone/ Internship

Students complete a final research paper, project or internship that he/she considers the crowning achievement of his/her integrative health sciences program. Students receive mentorship and peer-support as they complete a 20-page paper and a program portfolio, and deliver a 10-minute oral presentation to their peers.

Introduction to Nutrition

Required Courses Introduction to Botanical Medicine

Many plant substances are powerful medicines. This course explains the traditional, historical and scientific uses of plants. Traditional herbal medicine is contrasted with modern pharmacological uses. Plant identification, ethical harvesting, drying techniques, and medicinal plant chemistry are thoroughly explored. Students also learn how to prepare herbal tinctures, salves, oils and other therapeutic preparations.

Introduction to This course introduces a variety of integrative medical modalities. Integrative Medicine Students explore the history, philosophy and major concepts of botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, mind-body medicine, health psychology, and more. Major medical systems of the world, such as naturopathic medicine, Chinese medicine, osteopathy, Ayurvedic medicine, and Shamanic/energy healing systems are also covered. Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands: Interpersonal Skills

Organic Chemistry with Lab

Physics with Lab

This course is a non-calculus-based conceptual study of the laws of motion, forces, energy, matter, heat and thermodynamics, wave motion, sound and light. Applications to the life sciences are emphasized, including sight, hearing, joint range of motion, nerve conduction, etc.

Practical Math

Prevention and Wellness

Prevention and wellness serve as the foundation for integrative medical practitioners. This course explores the design of intervention strategies for health enhancement and prevention of disease. Topics such as injury prevention, health education/promotion, exercise fitness, sleep, mindbody techniques, optimal nutrition, and positive relationships are covered.

Scientific and Professional Communication

Self-Care and Self-Management

Whole Foods: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health Sciences Two-Year Degree Completion Program Quarter

Course

Credits YEAR ONE

Fall

Winter

Spring

Summer

Introduction to Integrative Medicine

Introduction to Nutrition

Anatomy and Physiology

Self-Care and Self-Management

Prevention and Wellness

Immunology

Genetics

Culture, Identity and Emotion

Exercise Science

Organic Chemistry

Expository Writing and Self-Reflective Skills

Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands: Interpersonal Skills

Biochemistry for Life Sciences

YEAR TWO

Fall

Winter

Spring

Health Psychology and Mind-Body Medicine

Biostatistics for Pre-Health Majors

Scientific and Professional Communication

Practical Math

Elective

Careers in Integrative Medicine: Who Are You and What Do You Want to Do?

Introduction to Botanical Medicine

Evidence-Based Practice for Pre-Health Professionals

Ethics and Philosophical Dilemmas

Elective

Whole Foods: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

Integrative Health Sciences Capstone/Internship

Physics with Lab

Elective

3 TOTAL CREDITS

Order of courses is subject to change. Actual course schedule may vary.

Student Life The Office of Student Life serves as a comprehensive resource to studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;enhancing community, facilitating communication, and advocating for students as they traverse through their academic program at NCNM. Student Life coordinates accessibility services, new student orientation, convocation and commencement; facilitates the Crisis Assessment and Response Team (CARE); and supports counseling, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and student activities.

Counseling

NCNM offers free in-house counseling sessions to students. Services include individual, couple and group therapy, and community referrals to support students in their academic success and overall wellness.

Student Activities

The Office of Student Life hosts on- and off-site activities for students, and advises the Student Government Association and student clubs. There are many active student groups on campus, including professional organizations and clubs of common interests and leisure. Students are encouraged to start their own club if one does not already exist.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Office of Student Life provides leadership in developing programs and services that support inclusion, celebrate diversity and raise cultural awareness. The Actively Working to Achieve Real Equity (AWARE) group and NCNM Allies are promoted by the Office of Student Life, as are staff advocates for the development of all students.

Academic Advising

The National College of Natural Medicine community supports student progress through all of our programs. Each undergraduate student is assigned a faculty adviser, fostering community building within NCNM and providing clarity regarding the rigors of a science/pre-med education and NCNM’s expectations. In this manner, faculty members serve as role models of professionalism and provide students with a positive perspective on the future. Advisement is a joint responsibility shared by the advisor and student. Though students are ultimately responsible for the choices they make at NCNM, advisors act as a resource to assist students in making informed decisions. The associate dean of academic progress is the primary resource for students regarding academic issues, opportunities and programs. The associate dean can guide students regarding study habits, program rigor, and strategies for success. In addition, students who feel they are in need of peer tutoring may contact the associate dean to discuss all of their academic needs and to request tutoring.

Career Services

NCNM’s Center for Career Development and Alumni Services provides the resources to help you become a working professional in the health and wellness field. Our Career Resources Center offers mock interviews, resume review, an annual career fair, business plan review, individual and group advising, career speaker series, workshops, an online job board, small business resources and much, much more. Our goal is to help you achieve your career goals—your success is our success!

Visit Us Join Us! Selecting the right school is a big decision. We invite you to become acquainted with NCNM, our students, faculty, programs and more. Schedule a tour of NCNM and you’ll have the chance to meet current students, tour the campus, and ask questions of the Admissions counselors about the application and selection process. If natural medicine is your dream, if you want to change the future of health care— we can’t wait to meet you! To arrange a tour with our Admissions staff, please visit: ncnm.edu/tour or call 503.552.1660.

The part can never be well unless the whole is well. PLATO

What you do today can improve all your tomorrows. RALPH MARSTON

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