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Introducing World's First
Diploma Program in
Dietary Supplement Science!
This recently accredited, 6-course diploma program provides a comprehensive education in dietary supplement science, including the safety, efficacy and research associated with the supplemental use of vitamins, minerals, nutraceuticals and herbs. It is ideal for natural product retailers, health care professionals or any profession that currently involves the use or sales of dietary supplements.
More information on a Dietary Supplement Science Diploma.
An Integrative Approach to Nutrition & Health Sciences
For nearly a quarter of a century, Huntington College of Health
Sciences has offered more than a conventional undergraduate or graduate education.
Our accredited, distance learning and online degrees and diploma programs include the
breadth of responsible complementary and alternative medicine viewpoints,
providing our students with a well-rounded and comprehensive approach to the
health sciences.
HCHS Departments
Academic Programs
Offered at HCHS
Diploma programs
Degree programs
Accelerated Degree/Diploma Programs
At Huntington College of Health Sciences, our accredited, distance-learning courses are self-paced; allowing you to complete your diploma or degree program more quickly then would otherwise be the case. For example you can earn:
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An undergraduate diploma in as little as 6 months
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An A.S. degree in Applied Nutrition in as little as 1.5 years
- A B.H.S degree in Nutrition in as little as 3.25 years
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An M.S. degree in Nutrition in as little as 12 months
Of course you may also take more time to complete your degree program according to your schedule. Below are various timeframes for completing these academic programs:
To complete your diploma in about:
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You would need to complete one of the following:
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1 course every |
2 courses every |
3 courses every |
6 months |
4 weeks |
8 weeks |
12 weeks |
7 months |
5 weeks |
10 weeks |
15 weeks |
11 months |
8 weeks |
16 weeks |
24 weeks |
To complete your A.S. degree in about:
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You would need to complete one of the following:
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1 course every |
2 courses every |
3 courses every |
1.5 years |
4 weeks |
8 weeks |
12 weeks |
2 years |
5 weeks |
10 weeks |
15 weeks |
3 years |
8 weeks |
16 weeks |
24 weeks |
To complete your B.H.S. degree in about:
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You would need to complete one of the following:
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1 course every |
2 courses every |
3 courses every |
3.25 years |
4 weeks |
8 weeks |
12 weeks |
4 years |
5 weeks |
10 weeks |
15 weeks |
6.5 years |
8 weeks |
16 weeks |
24 weeks |
To complete your M.S. degree in about:
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You would need to complete one of the following:
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1 course every |
2 courses every |
3 courses every |
12 months |
5 weeks |
10 weeks |
15 weeks |
19 months |
8 weeks |
16 weeks |
24 weeks |
24 months |
10 weeks |
20 weeks |
30 weeks |
*Graduates will be eligible to apply to sit for the Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board’s (HNCB) Board Examination. The HNCB is a division of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP). NANP Professional Members who meet the board examination qualification criteria and successfully pass the Board Exam will earn the designation, “Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition.” For more information, including a list of Board Exam eligibility criteria please visit www.holisticnutritionboard.org or contact the HNCB at 916-851-9310 or by email at exam@hncb.org.
HNCB's "Board Certified in
Holisitc Nutrition" designation is not recognized in the state of Tennessee.
Students completing the Associate of Science (A.S.) in Applied Nutrition program
will not be eligible for licensure to practice dietetics/nutrition in Tennessee. **The International Society of Sports Nutrition recommends completing the Sports Nutrition and Exercise Physiology courses that are part of this Dip.S.N. program to prepare for taking the National Board Exam for Certified Sports Nutritionist from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN) and Body Composition Certification (BCC-ISSN), respectively.
†Upon
completion of the M.S. in Nutrition program, the graduate will have met the
educational requirements for eligibility to take the American College of
Nutrition’s national board examination for Certified
Nutrition Specialist (CNS). All CNS applicants are also required to complete
supervised
professional
experience in nutrition related activities by the time of the examination.
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