2014 –2015 COURSE CATALOG Institutional and Program Accreditation Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) For further information regarding NCNM programs, National College of Natural Medicine is accredited by please contact: the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Office of Admissions Accreditation of an institution of higher education by NWCCU 049 SW Porter St., Portland, OR 97201 indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of 503.552.1660 | [email protected] | ncnm.edu institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available Information regarding a consumer or civil complaint the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through can be filed with: appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in Oregon Department of Justice the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed Consumer Protection Section through accreditation. 1162 Court St. NE, Salem, OR 97301-4096 1.877.877.9392 | [email protected] Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is not partial, but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it Equal Opportunity Statement provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities NCNM complies with the Equal Opportunity Act of 1965, available to students who attend the institution. American Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX, and Title IV of Inquiries regarding an institution’s accredited status by the Higher Education Act as federally re-authorized in 2008. NWCCU should be directed to the administrative staff of the These acts and amendments prohibit discrimination on the basis institution. Individuals may also contact: of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, identity or gender, marital status, age, disability, or veteran’s NWCCU status in any of its policies, procedures or practices. This th 8060 165 Ave. NE, Ste 100 nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to, and Redmond, WA 98052 treatment and employment in college programs and activities, 425.558.4224 | nwccu.org including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and employment. Title IX prohibits gender- Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) based harassment, which may include acts of verbal, nonverbal, The degree program in naturopathic medicine is accredited or physical aggression, intimidation, or hostility based on sex or by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, a sex-stereotyping, even if those acts do not involve conduct of a professional accrediting agency for naturopathic medicine sexual nature. programs. The dean of Student Life has been designated to handle inquiries CNME regarding NCNM’s Title IX policies and procedures. P.O. Box 178 Great Barrington, MA 01230 Title IX Coordinator 413.528.8877 | cnme.org Cheryl Miller, MA National College of Natural Medicine The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and 049 SW Porter St., Portland, OR 97201 Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) [email protected] | 503.552.1510 NCNM’s Master of Science in Oriental Medicine and Master NCNM also adheres to guidelines set forth by the Family of Acupuncture programs are accredited by the Accreditation Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, which pertains to Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. ACAOM limitations and rights of access to student records. To ensure is a professional accrediting agency for the approval of programs compliance with these requirements, NCNM enacts policies and preparing acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners. procedures, and articulates protocols in this catalog, the student ACAOM handbook, departmental policy and procedural guides, and 8941 Aztec Dr. employee handbook. Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Every effort has been made to ensure the catalog’s informational 952.212.2434 | acaom.org accuracy. NCNM regularly reviews its policies to improve the institution and the quality of education provided. Changes to Other sources of information available to prospective students the catalog can be made without prior notice. This catalog is not about NCNM include the Viewbook, the Exploration Day a contract between NCNM and current or prospective students. program, campus visits and ncnm.edu. This catalog can be downloaded in PDF format at ncnm.edu. Contents Accreditation Inside Cover School of Classical Chinese Medicine 55 Letter from the President 2 Master of Science In Oriental Medicine 58 Letter from the Provost and Deans 3 School of Research & Graduate Studies 80 NCNM—the Profession’s College 4 Master of Science in Integrative Medicine Research 80 Academic Calendar 5 Master of Science in Nutrition 89 Campus 6 Master of Science in Global Health 97 Life in Portland, Oregon 10 Academic Policies 103 Admissions 12 Student Life 119 Financial Policies 19 Organization and Governance 121 Financial Aid 22 Faculty 123 School of Naturopathic Medicine 26 Index 128 Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine 31 Map Inside Back Cover NCNM Mission Statement To educate and train physicians, practitioners and pre-professionals in the art, science and research of natural medicine 2014–2015 Catalog | Contents 1 Greetings from the Office of the President Dear Prospective Student of NCNM, Welcome! You’ve chosen the right place to begin your journey into the profession of natural medicine. You’re taking your best first step toward becoming a naturopathic physician, a classical Chinese medicine practitioner, an integrative medicine researcher, or a nutrition or global health expert. You’ll quickly learn that NCNM is North America’s first and longest-thriving accredited college of natural medicine. Since 1956, NCNM has been a leader and an innovator. As the parent institution of naturopathic programs taught in North America, NCNM is the academic home of the Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine Project, which is now codifying the knowledge of the naturopathic profession through a team of over 150 clinical and classroom educators, researchers, editors and writers. outstanding career in natural medicine—and they’ll do NCNM’s crown has lots of jewels. Our School of Classical it with skill and sensitivity. They’re deeply committed to Chinese Medicine was founded in 1995 and the Master the mission of the college in the classroom and the clinic, of Science in Oriental Medicine was approved by the powerfully serving the professional formation of natural Oregon Office of Degree Authorization in 1998. Our medicine in America and beyond. Our NCNM Clinic is classical Chinese Medicine programs are accredited by the thriving, and with more than a dozen community clinics, Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental we offer medical services throughout Portland where Medicine (ACAOM). Together with China’s Guangxi our students experience a remarkable array of presenting College, our School of Classical Chinese Medicine is conditions from diverse patient populations. leading a worldwide movement to return classical Chinese medicine to the glory of its ancient roots. All of this happens in a progressive city known for its healthy lifestyle and leadership in sustainability. Portland Another jewel is the School of Research & Graduate is surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Pacific Studies, which offers three unique master’s programs Northwest. You can see the snowy cap of Mount Hood for students who want to contribute new and exciting from our classroom windows. It is Oregon’s highest peak solutions to the healthcare challenges of today. Our Master and one spot among many within the rich tapestry of of Science in Integrative Medicine Research gives our ecosystems just an hour from our rapidly evolving campus. students the distinctive opportunity to design and execute Come join us. Bring your hiking boots, your snowboard or natural medicine research under the guidance of our surfboard—and your sense of adventure. Your life is about faculty who include world-class researchers, naturopathic to transform. doctors and Chinese medicine practitioners. There’s also the Master of Science in Nutrition that focuses on diets We’re here to help you succeed in reaching your dreams. based on whole, unprocessed foods and presents an active- Take a close look at our website; talk to our counselors; learning curriculum of skill-training to prepare graduates ask a thousand questions. Become a healer at this pivotal for a variety of careers. Our newest program, Master of time in our nation’s history as health care continues to Science in Global Health, combines public health with transform. More and more, everything depends on superb traditional medicine, giving graduates a whole-systems clinical and theoretical knowledge, all focused on the approach to complex health issues throughout the world. patient. It all starts in Portland. Then there’s NCNM’s Helfgott Research Institute, that We’re waiting for you. champions critical research in natural medicine. Our students and faculty work side-by-side on contract and NIH-funded studies, moving the natural medicine profession forward with leading-edge research and inquiry. NCNM’s amazing faculty are internationally recognized David J. Schleich, PhD for their excellence in classroom and clinical education. President of NCNM They’ll put you through your paces to prepare you for an