Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition (MSHN)
Program Overview

Gain in-depth knowledge and clinical nutritional skills while earning your Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition degree in a program tailored to meet your schedule. This advanced program in holistic nutrition is distinguished by an ongoing, nurturing relationship with an instructor who has clinical expertise.
 
The Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition program provides students with the functional medicine nutritional tools and the clinical skills needed to increase vitality and well-being while reducing long-term disease risk. Students at Hawthorn University learn the principles of nutrition using the most up-to-date scientifically based information sources in the field. Our teaching model focuses on current holistic and conventional scientific information, utilizing guided independent study that is supportive and interactive. Our program emphasizes critical thinking and teaches students to discern the quality and accuracy of research. Students are trained to address the biochemical uniqueness of their clients and to develop individual health protocols using diet, supplement, and lifestyle suggestions. Direct application of nutritional concepts is encouraged, making learning personally relevant.
 
Nutritional health is a dynamic, fast evolving field. Hawthorn University presents a comprehensive and personalized holistic approach to health education that promotes interaction and respect. As people seek trustworthy health information in a growing field, the need for Nutrition Consultants and educators with professional degrees grows!

For a complete listing of courses included in this program see the College Catalog.

MSHN Accelerated Degree

The accelerated master’s degree program in holistic nutrition is designed to help you save time and money. Students requesting admission into the accelerated MSHN program will be required to complete their course of study within twenty-four (24) months.  By completing MSHN 101 through the Advanced Level Examination, students will receive the MSHN 300 (Research Thesis) course absolutely free.  MSHN 300 is a six (6) credit course that translates into a $900 savings for students.

Students who wish to enter the accelerated program must sign a Memorandum of Understanding and return it to the Registrar in order to be eligible for the free course.  Once enrolled, this form will be available on the student website and must be submitted to the Registrar within thirty (30) days of the start of the program.

Hawthorn University is dedicated to meet the needs of individual learners in these challenging times.  We believe that training holistic nutrition professionals with greater and faster education will not only result in economic benefits but will allow students to enter the job market sooner, increase their lifelong earning potential, and obtain the self-satisfaction and feeling of accomplishment that accompanies the achievement of a personal goal. 

Take advantage of this “no way to lose” offer.  Sign up for your program of choice and begin your studies.  You determine the amount of time you wish to work on each course.  You may take two weeks or three months to complete a course.  No problem.  As long as you complete the entire program within the timeframe specified in your Memorandum of Understanding, you will receive your last course absolutely free.  This is our graduation gift to you and our small way of helping you proceed into the career of your dreams.