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Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology - Integrated Wellness

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The Health Psychology Integrated Wellness track explores the integration of mind, body and spirit – equipping students to help people improve their quality of life. This degree track provides an excellent foundation for graduate degrees in all areas of psychology, including clinical psychology, counseling fields and mind-body studies.
Length of Program: 2 years, full time.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology - Pre-med Track

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This track, with a dual emphasis on biology and psychology, provides a health psychology education within the framework of medical science. This option is ideal for those seeking a pre-med degree, as it prepares students prepared to continue graduate studies in the biomedical field.
Length of Program: 2 years, full time.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology - Public Health Psychology Track

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The Public Health Psychology Track provides training in the knowledge and skills needed to help people achieve optimal development and wellness at all stages in the lifespan. Students learn how to recognize factors influencing healthy developmental and practice the skills needed to advocate for wellness on behalf of individual, families and groups.
Program Length: 2 years, full-time
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Bachelor of Science in Herbal Sciences

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This degree is the first of its kind. The program equips students with both scientific knowledge and a deep understanding of plants. Graduates are prepared to enter the herbal products field directly, begin work as botanical medicine experts or pursue further education in related areas.
Length of Program: 2 years, full time.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Bachelor of Science in Integrated Human Biology

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This degree equips students to pursue a range of professional degrees (naturopathic doctor, medical doctor, dentist, pharmacist), allied health degrees (physician's assistant, nurse, physical therapist) and graduate studies in biological sciences.
Length of Program: 2 years.
Campuses: Kenmore, Washington; available in San Diego, California in Fall 2018.

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

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The bachelor's nutrition degree program provides students with a comprehensive education that merges the science of nutrition with a broader view of wellness, community and the environment.
Length of Program: 2 years, full time.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Culinary Arts

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Students enrolled in this bachelor's completion program – one of the first of its kind in the U.S. – receive an education grounded in whole food nutrition and food science while also developing culinary skills and the ability to use food therapeutically.
Length of Program: 2 years, full time.
Campuses: Kenmore, Washington; and San Diego, California

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Exercise Science

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Students in this degree program build an in-depth knowledge of the body's physiology and mechanics, as well as an understanding of mind-body wellness and the role of nutrition in health.
Length of Program: 2 years, full time.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Birth Doula Training Workshops

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Bastyr University's Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations offers multiple birth doula training courses throughout the year. Doulas provide physical, emotional and informational support to women and families during and after childbirth. The workshop is a prerequisite for Bastyr University's midwifery degree programs.
Length of workshop: four days.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Childbirth Educator Training

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Conducted through Bastyr University's Simkin Center for Allied Birth Professions, the Childbirth Educator Training is a comprehensive and engaging educational experience that prepares excellent prenatal educators.
Length of course: 3 days.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Dietetic Internship - Nutrition

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The dietetic internship is based upon the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) eligibility requirements and accreditation standards and is designed to meet performance requirements for entry-level dietitians. Interns practice at the University's teaching clinic, Bastyr Center for Natural Health.
Length of Program: 10 months.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

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The Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) degree is a regionally and professionally accredited clinical doctorate program developed for licensed acupuncturists to address the current trend of increased collaboration between acupuncturists, physicians and other health care providers. Length of Program: 2 years, full time.

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

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The naturopathic doctor (ND) degree program integrates both scientific and holistic viewpoints in a rigorous, science-based natural medicine curriculum. The program includes more than 4,100 hours of didactic and clinical instruction.
Length of Program: Four years for full-time students, five years for the extended track or dual-degree options.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington, and San Diego, California.

Holistic Landscape Design Certificate

The first of its kind in the nation, this permaculture certificate program is a training opportunity for those who want to build on their knowledge of medicinal and edible plants and apply that expertise to the development of sustainable landscapes.
Length of Program: 26 total credits spread over four quarters. Courses are offered on evenings and weekends.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Integrated Human Biology

Lactation Educator Training

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Make a difference in the health of mothers and infants and add to your professional credentials through our Professional Education in Breastfeeding and Lactation (PEBL) course. The comprehensive course is taught by expert, board-certified lactation consultants. Length of course: 5 days.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

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An accredited, stand-alone two-year graduate program leading to eligibility to become a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). Length of Program: 2 years; weekend format accommodates traditional students and working professionals who desire non-traditional course scheduling.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington.

Master of Arts in Maternal-Child Health Systems

Master of Arts in Maternal-Child Health Systems
The Master of Arts in Maternal-Child Health Systems offers experienced midwives and other qualified maternal-child health professionals the opportunity to become influential leaders in education, research, policymaking, program management and advocacy to improve the health of women and children.
Length of Program: One year (4 quarters) primarily online
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Master of Public Health

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The Master of Public Health (MPH) with a Specialization in Community Health Education gives students the knowledge and skills to succeed in public health and community health education settings. The program prepares students to become certified as Community Health Education Specialists (CHES).
Length of Program: 2 years, evening course format
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

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The Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM) provides the didactic and clinical training necessary for eligibility to sit for the national board exam to become a licensed acupuncturist.

Master of Science in Midwifery

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The direct-entry Master of Science in Midwifery program prepares students to greatly improve the quality and breadth of maternity care offered to women and their families. It also qualifies graduates to become state (or provincially) licensed and nationally certified midwives.
Length of Program: 3 years (11 quarters) full time.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Master of Science in Nutrition

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This innovative program provides students with a broad education in nutritional science and preventive health, prepares them to critically evaluate scientific literature, and serves as a firm foundation for those pursuing future doctoral level education.
Length of Program: 2 years, full time.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Master of Science in Nutrition / Didactic Program in Dietetics

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The master's didactic program in dietetics (MSN/DPD) is designed to fulfill the academic and competency requirements for registered dietitian eligibility. The program allows students to complete a didactic program while pursuing a master's in nutrition.
Length of Program: 2 years, full time.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Master of Science in Nutrition and Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

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The MSN/MACP dual-track program integrates training in nutritional counseling and mental health counseling, leading to licensure as a mental health counselor. The program includes a supervised practicum with a diverse patient population.
Length of Program: 3 years, full time.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Post-Baccalaureate in Naturopathic Medicine

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The post-bacc program allows students with non-science backgrounds or students missing a significant number of classes to complete the necessary prerequisites for the naturopathic medicine program.
Length of Program: Must be completed in one year.
Campuses: Kenmore, Washington; San Diego, California

Post-Baccalaureate in Nutrition

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The post-baccalaureate program allows students with non-science backgrounds or students missing a significant number of classes to complete the necessary prerequisites for nutrition Master of Science degrees at Bastyr.
Length of Program: Must be completed in 1 year.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington

Postpartum Doula Training

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The Simkin Center at Bastyr University offers multiple Postpartum Doula Training Workshops throughout the year. The workshop covers many aspects of postpartum care, including new mother care and new baby care. Those who complete the course can begin the process of becoming DONA International-certified postpartum doulas. Length of workshop: four days.
Campus: Kenmore, Washington
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Audit Classes

Did you know you can take many of the University's regular academic courses before you are admitted, assuming extra seats are available and you have the required prerequisites?

You can either audit classes or take them for credit. These 11-week classes, usually held on weekdays, are available in the nutrition, culinary arts, exercise science, health psychology and herbal sciences programs.

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