HISTORY
Hawthorn was founded in December 2002 as Hawthorn Health and Nutrition Institute and began offering the Nutrition Consultant certificate program. Hawthorn is approved to operate programs in holistic nutrition from the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), school code #48441699.  

Hawthorn received approval to operate as a degree granting institution adding a Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition degree in 2004 and a Master of Science in Health and Nutrition Education in 2006. The Doctor of Science in Holistic Nutrition program offering was also approved in 2006.

Hawthorn’s degree programs have been reviewed and are recommended by the National Association of Nutritional Professionals. Hawthorn graduates are eligible to sit for the board certification exam in Holistic Nutrition from the U.S. Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board (http://hncb.org).

 

In December 2009, Hawthorn University received approval and recognition from the International Organization of Nutrition Consultants (IONC). Graduates of the Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition and the Doctorate of Science in Holistic Nutrition programs are now recognized as Registered Orthomolecular Health Practitioner (ROHP) and graduates of the Master of Health and Nutrition Education and the Nutrition Consultant programs may refer to themselves as Registered Nutritional Consultant Practitioners (RNCP).

 

Hawthorn’s history and continuing forward movement ensures that students learn the principles of nutrition using the most current scientifically based information sources in the field. The teaching model continues to focus on holistic and conventional scientific information, utilizing guided independent study. Programs emphasize critical thinking, teaching students to discern quality and accuracy of recent research while providing students with nutritional tools that can be applied in everyday life to increase vitality, energy, and well being while reducing long range disease risk. Professional development and personal health are nurtured as students are challenged to apply concepts and demonstrate a sound understanding of the principles of holistic nutrition. Students develop written concepts and oral presentations that can serve expanding nutrition careers.

In 2010 Hawthorn University announced a new initiative in Continuing Education: an ongoing series of educational, professional development, and webinar certificate courses. These courses are focused, cutting edge and designed to be completed in as little as 3 weeks. Many are independent study courses.

We currently offer the following programs:

Masters Degree Programs:
Master of Science in Health & Nutrition Education
Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition

Doctoral Program:
Doctor of Science in Holistic Nutrition

Certificate Program:
Nutrition Consultant Program

WISE Traditions Nutrition Certificate

 

For information about our Weston A. Price Foundation courses leading to a WISE Traditions Nutrition certificate and our other Continuing Education courses, click on the links located on this page.

Hawthorn University is a branch of Bright Start Corporation, a not-for-profit public benefit corporation.

 

 

 


SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FACT SHEET
The following information is data compiled from the period January 1st 2009 to December 31st, 2010.  

In compliance with the California Postsecondary Education Act of 2009, Hawthorn University provides the following Statements of Fact The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), as the regulatory body for private postsecondary institutions for the State of California, requires that each institution provide the following information to students, prior to enrollment, as evidence of recognition of the need to address consumer protection:

  • Completion rates for each program of instruction;
  • Placement rates for each program of instruction;
  • License-examination rates for any program to which that statistic is applicable;
  • Salary or wage information for each career, occupation, trade, job, or job title, as applicable, for which students are prepared.
Hawthorn University currently offers three degree programs and one certificate program. Degree programs are multiple year programs. The DSC program started in 2007, The MSHN program started in 2004 and the MHNE program started in 2007.
  • Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition program (MSHN)
  • Master of Science in Health and Nutrition Education (MHNE)
  • Doctor of Science in Holistic Nutrition (DSC)
  • Nutrition Consultant Certificate Program (NC)
Doctor of Science in Holistic Nutrition (DSC)
Calendar Year Number of Students Who Began Program Students Available for Graduation Graduates Completion Rate Placement Rate License / Examination Pass Rate
2010 5 5 1 20.0% * N/A
2009 0 0 0 0.0% * N/A


Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition program (MSHN)
Calendar Year Number of Students Who Began Program Students Available for Graduation Graduates Completion Rate Placement Rate License / Examination Pass Rate
2010 56 56 4 7.1% * N/A
2009 30 30 5 16.7% * N/A


Master of Science in Health and Nutrition Education (MHNE)
Calendar Year Number of Students Who Began Program Students Available for Graduation Graduates Completion Rate Placement Rate License / Examination Pass Rate
2010 34 34 4 11.7% * N/A
2009 20 20 9 45.0% * N/A


Nutrition Consultant Certificate Program (NC)
Calendar Year Number of Students Who Began Program Students Available for Graduation Graduates Completion Rate Placement Rate License / Examination Pass Rate
2010 31 31 3 9.7% * N/A
2009 12 30 3 10.0% * N/A


* Starting in 2011 Hawthorn University is complying with the California Postsecondary Act of 2009 by collecting placement data through anecdotal reports via phone, email, and surveys.

Number of students who began program is the number of students who began the program who are scheduled to complete the program within the reporting calendar year.

Students available for graduation is the number of students who began the program minus the number of “Students unavailable for graduation,” which means those students who have died, been incarcerated, or called to active military duty.

Graduates is the number of students who completed the program within 100% of the published program length.

Completion Rate is calculated by dividing the number of Graduates divided by the Number of Students Available for Graduation.

Placement rate shall be calculated as follows: the number of graduates who are employed in the field divided by the number of graduates available for employment.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA WAGE DATA
The institution makes no claims about the wage or salary a graduate may expect as a result of graduating from our programs. Hawthorn University’s unique curriculum focuses on students building their own businesses; however the University is providing the mean salaries and wages information as given by the California Employment Development Department.

The chart below reflects the wage data for the job or job titles provided by the Employment Development Department’s Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov). This salary information does NOT reflect the actual jobs obtained by Hawthorn University graduates upon graduation, but rather all jobs in the industry, whether entry level, mid-level or senior/upper level jobs typically held by more experienced practitioners.

Type Hourly Wages for 2010 Low (25th percentile) Median (50th Percentile) High (75th percentile)
Dieticians & Nutritionists California $25.94 $31.16 $36.10
Health Educators California $16.34 $21.20 $30.15


Source: EDD/LMID Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, 2010 Wages do not reflect self-employment.

This fact sheet is filed with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Regardless of any information you may have relating to completion rates, placement rates, starting salaries, or license exam passage rates, this fact sheet contains the information as calculated pursuant to state law.

Any questions a student may have regarding this fact sheet that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at P.O. Box 980818 Sacramento, CA 95798-0818, http://www.bppe.ca.gov/; Phone: (916) 574-7720.

I have read and understand this School Performance Fact Sheet. The School Performance Fact Sheet was reviewed and discussed with a school official prior to signing an enrollment agreement.



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