Doctor of Naturopathy Program

Admission: Before starting the doctor of Naturopathy (N.D.) program, a student must possess a bachelor's degree (in any subject) from an accredited college or university. those who have not yet completed their baccalaureate program should contact Saint Martin's College and Seminary for assistance in applying to the American Christian College and Seminary.

Instruction: It is possible to complete the N.D. degree program entirely through distance learning--i.e., via mail, e-mail, internet, fax, telephone-- without necessity of attending classes on campus. Some "live" courses will be offered as an option, if there is sufficient interest. There will be an additional fee for those students who would like to participate.

Graduation: The N. D. degree requires the successful completion of 120 semester hour credits beyond the bachelor's degree. Transfer credits are accepted only from recognized schools of naturopathy and only to the extent that they correspond precisely to courses required in the SMMC&S curriculum. The maximum number of transfer credits allowed is 90; in other words, every student must complete at least his or her last 30 credits at SMC&S.

Tuition: Tuition for the distance-learning program is $41 semester-hour credit. The fee for evaluating transcripts is $21 for each semester credit that is successfully transferred in to SMC&S. Optional classroom courses will carry an additional fee if the student chooses to attend. All tuition may be paid in installments of not less than $100 per month without any finance charges or interest. Educational services will be suspended to those who become delinquent in their tuition payments. Note that tuition does not include the cost of books and equipment, which are not sold by SMC&S and which are estimated to cost $10 to $20 per credit on average.

Phone or Fax: 414.247.1451

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