ACHS Program Catalog

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Leading the advancement of evidence-based, integrative health and wellness education through experiential online learning and sustainable practices.

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has been educating industry-leading holistic health professionals since 1978. We are a world-renowned, accredited, fully online institute of higher education, offering certificate, diploma and degrees programs in Aromatherapy, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Nutrition, Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching, and Sustainable Business.

ACHS is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Campus

5005 S. Macadam Ave Portland, OR 97239

Phone

800-487-8839 503-244-0726

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific time

ACHS.edu

American College of Healthcare Sciences ? 2022-2023 Program Catalog. | achs.edu In effect 2/6/23 until superseded by a newer version.

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ACHS Program Catalog 2022-2023

Table of Contents

PLEASE NOTE: ............................................................................................ 8 Welcome to ACHS .............................................................................................................................. 10

ACHS Mission and Vision ............................................................................................................. 10 ACHS Institutional Learning Goals ............................................................................................ 12 About ACHS .......................................................................................................................................... 12 ACHS Contacts ................................................................................................................................ 12 ACHS Offerings.................................................................................................................................... 15 Professional State Licensing Requirements ........................................................................... 15 Undergraduate Programs ............................................................................................................. 15 Graduate Programs......................................................................................................................... 16 Micro-Credentials & Professional Development Courses.................................................. 16 Why ACHS?........................................................................................................................................... 16 Flexible Yet Structured .................................................................................................................. 17 Online Resources............................................................................................................................. 17 Personal Growth and Knowledge .............................................................................................. 18 The ACHS Student Body .............................................................................................................. 18 Corporate Training & Group Discounts .................................................................................... 18 Benefits of Studying with ACHS ................................................................................................ 18 Accreditation & Affiliations ............................................................................................................... 22 Accreditation ..................................................................................................................................... 22 State Authorization ......................................................................................................................... 22 Articulation Agreements ............................................................................................................... 23 Continuing Education Approvals ................................................................................................ 23 Industry Recognition....................................................................................................................... 23 Memberships..................................................................................................................................... 23 ACHS Governance............................................................................................................................... 24

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Ownership ......................................................................................................................................... 24 Board of Directors ........................................................................................................................... 24 ACHS Program Advisory Councils............................................................................................. 24 ACHS Leadership and Department Contacts......................................................................... 24 Admissions............................................................................................................................................. 32 Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 32 General Procedures ........................................................................................................................ 32 Admissions Requirements for Graduate Students ............................................................... 35 What Happens After Applying for Admission?..................................................................... 36 Academic Advising.......................................................................................................................... 38 Transfer of Credit ................................................................................................................................. 38 Transfer of Credit to ACHS .......................................................................................................... 38 Transfer of Credit to Other Institutions .................................................................................... 40 NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT OUR INSTITUTION................................................................................................ 41 Tuition & Fees ....................................................................................................................................... 42 ACHS Tuition .................................................................................................................................... 42 Course Materials .............................................................................................................................. 43 Textbooks........................................................................................................................................... 44 Online Materials, Library, and Resources Fee ........................................................................ 44 Estimated Total Annual Expense ............................................................................................... 45 Projected Maximum Cost .............................................................................................................. 45 Costs Not Covered by Tuition...................................................................................................... 45 Other Fees for Students with Special Circumstances ......................................................... 45 Tuition Payment Options .............................................................................................................. 46 Payment Installment Plans at ACHS ........................................................................................ 47 Third-Party Billing Agreements.................................................................................................. 48 Third-Party Credit Cardholders .................................................................................................. 48 General Information Regarding Military Education Benefits ............................................. 49 Select ACHS Programs are Approved for Veterans Funding ........................................... 50 ACHS is Affiliated with DANTES ............................................................................................... 50

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ACHS Refund Policy....................................................................................................................... 50 Non-Refundable Consumed Fees .............................................................................................. 53 ACHS Refund Policy for Students Residing in California ................................................... 55 Travel Programs (Study Abroad) ............................................................................................... 60 Return of Title IV Policy................................................................................................................. 61 Late Disbursements & Overpayments ...................................................................................... 63 Undergraduate Programs of Study ................................................................................................ 65 Undergraduate Programs Offered ............................................................................................. 65 Associate of Applied Science in Integrative Health Sciences................................................ 67 Associate of Applied Science in Health and Wellness............................................................ 71 Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition ...................................................................................... 74 Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health Sciences .................................................................. 77 Certificate and Diploma Programs ................................................................................................. 80 Admission .......................................................................................................................................... 80 Standards ........................................................................................................................................... 80 Curriculum.......................................................................................................................................... 81 Programs of Study............................................................................................................................... 81 Certificate in Aromatherapy, Registered Aromatherapist (RA) ........................................ 81 Certificate in Herbal Studies ........................................................................................................ 82 Certificate in Holistic Nutrition Consulting .............................................................................. 83 Certificate in Integrative Health and Fitness Training ......................................................... 85 Certificate in Natural Products Manufacturing....................................................................... 86 Certificate in Wellness Consulting ............................................................................................ 87 Diploma in Aromatherapy - Master Aromatherapist ........................................................... 88 Diploma in Herbal Studies - Master Herbalist ....................................................................... 90 Diploma in Holistic Health Practice ........................................................................................... 92 Undergraduate Course Descriptions ............................................................................................. 94 Graduate Programs of Study ......................................................................................................... 115 Graduate Programs Offered....................................................................................................... 115 Master of Science in Aromatherapy .............................................................................................117 Master of Science in Integrative Health Sciences....................................................................119

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Master of Science in Health and Wellness................................................................................121 Master of Science in Herbal Medicine ......................................................................................... 123 Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition ........................................................................................ 126

Graduate Certificate Programs..................................................................................................128 Admission ........................................................................................................................................ 128 Standards ......................................................................................................................................... 128 Curriculum........................................................................................................................................ 129 Graduate Certificate in Aromatherapy .................................................................................... 129 Graduate Certificate in Integrative Health and Wellness ................................................ 130 Graduate Certificate in Herbal Medicine ................................................................................ 131 Graduate Certificate in Holistic Nutrition ............................................................................... 132 Graduate Certificate in Wellness Coaching .......................................................................... 134 Graduate Course Descriptions.......................................................................................................136 ACHS Student Services ................................................................................................................... 153 Alumni Services ............................................................................................................................. 153 Library Services .............................................................................................................................. 155 Student Discounts ......................................................................................................................... 158 Student Grammarly Account ..................................................................................................... 158 Student Housing and Counseling ............................................................................................ 159 Student ID Cards ........................................................................................................................... 159 Transcripts & Letters of Recommendation............................................................................159 College Policies (in alphabetical order) ......................................................................................161 Academic Calendar ....................................................................................................................... 161 Academic Credit ............................................................................................................................. 161 Academic Honesty ........................................................................................................................ 162 Access & Accommodations Policy ........................................................................................... 164 Assessment ..................................................................................................................................... 164 Campus Security ............................................................................................................................ 166 Census Period ................................................................................................................................. 166 Challenge Exams ........................................................................................................................... 166 Change of Address .......................................................................................................................168

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Copyright and Use Policy............................................................................................................168 Course Length ................................................................................................................................ 169 Dean's List ....................................................................................................................................... 169 Disciplinary Policy ......................................................................................................................... 169 Drug and Alcohol Use..................................................................................................................170 Dual Capstone Policy ...................................................................................................................172 Dual Program Enrollment Policy .............................................................................................. 172 Final Examination Process..........................................................................................................173 Grading Policy ................................................................................................................................ 174 GPA & Pace of Completion Calculations ............................................................................... 177 Grade Appeals................................................................................................................................179 Graduate Profiles...........................................................................................................................181 Graduation ....................................................................................................................................... 181 Honor Society ................................................................................................................................. 182 Leave of Absence Policy ............................................................................................................. 183 Military Deferral ............................................................................................................................. 184 Netiquette ........................................................................................................................................ 185 Non-Discrimination ....................................................................................................................... 185 Petitioning for Deviation from Standard Program (Course Substitution)....................186 Program Transfer Policy..............................................................................................................187 Provisions for Undergraduate Student to Take Graduate-Level Courses .................. 187 Readmission .................................................................................................................................... 188 Reinstatement ................................................................................................................................ 188 Requirements for Completion ................................................................................................... 189 Solicitation ....................................................................................................................................... 189 Standards of Academic Progress (Satisfactory Academic Progress, SAP).................190 Student Classifications ................................................................................................................ 194 Student Feedback..........................................................................................................................195 Student Identity Verification ...................................................................................................... 196 Student Grievance Policy ............................................................................................................ 196 Student Records ............................................................................................................................ 197

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Student Rights and Code of Conduct .....................................................................................200 Withdrawal Policy.........................................................................................................................204 Questions? ....................................................................................................................................... 204

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