Associate Degree in Natural Disease Prevention

Program Overview:

The Associate Degree in Natural Disease Prevention is a two-year program designed to equip students with foundational knowledge and practical skills to prevent illness and promote optimal health using natural, holistic, and evidence-based strategies. Students will explore topics such as nutrition, herbal medicine, lifestyle modification, mind-body wellness, and environmental health. Graduates will be prepared for careers in wellness coaching, holistic health support, community health education, or to pursue further education in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

📚 Program Structure:

• Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)

• Credits: 60–65 credits

• Delivery Mode: Online

🧑🏫 Core Competencies:

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Understand and apply natural health practices for disease prevention

• Educate individuals and communities on wellness strategies

• Assess risk factors and suggest lifestyle improvements

• Utilize nutrition, herbal medicine, and stress management for wellness

• Promote sustainable and healthy living environments

🏛️ Year 1: Foundational Courses

🔹 Semester 1: Introduction and Basics

• NDP 101 – Introduction to Natural Disease Prevention
  Overview of disease trends, natural prevention philosophy, historical and modern approaches to wellness.

• BIO 102 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I
  Foundational understanding of the human body systems relevant to health.

• NUT 103 – Principles of Holistic Nutrition
  Nutrition basics, whole food choices, and diet planning for health maintenance.

• PSY 104 – Mind-Body Connection in Health
  The role of psychology, emotions, and stress in physical health.

🔹 Semester 2: Building Knowledge

• BIO 105 – Human Anatomy & Physiology II
  Continuation of system-based understanding of the human body.

• NUT 106 – Therapeutic Nutrition for Disease Prevention
  Nutritional protocols for chronic disease prevention and longevity.

• HERB 107 – Introduction to Herbal Medicine
  Common healing herbs, safety, and evidence-based applications.

• ENV 108 – Environmental Influences on Health
  Toxins, pollution, EMFs, and building a healthier living environment.

🏛️ Year 2: Practical Application and Specialization

🔹 Semester 3: Advanced Strategies

• LIF 201 – Lifestyle Medicine & Behavior Change
  Motivational interviewing, coaching methods, and habit formation.

• FIT 202 – Physical Activity & Disease Prevention
  Exercise science, physical activity recommendations, and chronic illness prevention.

• ALT 203 – Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Overview
  Survey of acupuncture, naturopathy, Ayurveda, and other holistic modalities.

• WEL 204 – Wellness Coaching Practicum I
  Hands-on experience, case studies, and role-playing coaching scenarios.

🔹 Semester 4: Integration and Capstone

• IMM 205 – Immune System Support Through Natural Means
  Immunonutrition, herbal immune boosters, sleep hygiene, and chronic immune suppression.

• PRE 206 – Prevention of Major Chronic Diseases
  Natural strategies against diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and autoimmune conditions.

• CAP 207 – Capstone Project in Disease Prevention
  Students create an integrative health plan for a specific community, demographic, or disease.

• WEL 208 – Wellness Coaching Practicum II
  Community outreach, group coaching practice, and final assessment.