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Doctor of Philosophy in
Nutrition and Herbal Medicine (Ph.D.)The American
Liberty University Department of Nutrition and Herbal
Medicine offers a course of study leading to the Doctor
of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. The doctoral program
is research oriented and is designed to provide the theoretical
and scientific knowledge necessary for scholarly pursuit
in nutrition and herbal medicine. Students are required
to show competence in an appropriate cognate area relevant
to their major area of study by completing theory and
research courses in nutrition and related disciplines.
The primary aim of the Ph.D. program is to develop scholars
who, through the conduct of original research and the
generation of theory, build the knowledge base for health
care practice. DissertationEach doctoral candidate
is required to complete a dissertation that embodies original
and independent research and demonstrates advanced scholarly
achievement. As soon as possible after a student's admission
to candidacy, and during or before enrollment in Dissertation
Course, the student forms a dissertation committee.The
dissertation committee consists of a minimum of three
members. Two shall be chosen from the faculty of the Department
of Nutrition and Herbal Medicine; the third may be a member
of the faculty of another Department within the American
Liberty University, or an appropriate doctorally prepared
person outside the University. The Chairperson and committee
are chosen by the student, approved by his/her advisor,
and then formally appointed by the Associate Dean or Director
of Department of Nutrition and Herbal Medicine.The candidate
in a public oral examination shall defend the dissertation.
Official approval of the dissertation committee is required;
committee members certify their acceptance by signing
the title page of the dissertation. Three signed copies
of the dissertation, one original and two clear copies
should be filed in the Department of Nutrition and Herbal
Medicine. The submitted dissertation becomes the property
of American Liberty University, but the University does
not limit the author's right to publish the results.
Method of StudyClasses, group study and seminar
may hold once a month and/or once a semester for doctoral
students on various topics of nutrition and herbal medicine
research. Content is based on student needs and interests
and courses related to doctorate program.Research DevelopmentALU
may offer annual seminars provide doctoral students with
opportunities to present their research to their peers
and faculty.Admission Requirements/Application ProcedurePriority
to the Ph.D. program is given to graduates of master's
degree programs in nutrition and herbal medicine. Individuals
admitted with a bachelor's degree in nutrition and herbal
medicine are required to complete a program of master's
courses in nursing at American Liberty University as a
requisite to entry into doctoral courses. Applicants must
provide evidence of the following:
complete the Application for Admission and submit
it with a non-refundable check or money order for $110.00
payable to American Liberty University;
a master's degree in Nutrition and Herbal Medicine
(or equivalent); or a Bachelor of Science degree in
Nutrition and Herbal Medicine from an accredited or
recognized institution;
be in good standing with the college or university
currently or most recently attended;
provide two recent color passport size photos;
official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities
attended;
three letters of reference affirming the applicant's
potential for scholarly, investigative, and creative
endeavors in nutrition and herbal medicine;
submit a 1-2 page Statement of Educational purpose
(basically, a letter in your own words) that gives us
an idea of your future career objectives, issues in
education important to you, or a brief statement of
your experiences in the medical field, which make our
program of interest to you.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 60 semester hours of prescribed
Graduate-level nutrition and herbal medicine courses.
- A dissertation that must be relevant to the student’s
field of study.
- Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Course ListingCORE
COURSES: Course # Course
Title Units
NH700 Advanced Research Methodology 3
AM802 Advanced Alternative Medicine 3
NH710 Advanced Herbal Combination 3
NH720 Nutrition Counseling II 3
NH730 Professional Practice III 3
NH732 Directed Studies in Nutrition and Herbal
Medicine 3
NH749 Nutrition and Gine Expression 3
NH760 Nutrition and the Elderly 3
NH765 Develop Successful Project and program
Proposal 3
NH770 Advanced Health Care Management 3
NH 780 Advanced Business Law 3
NH800 Dissertation 18 Elective 9
Total 60Graduate
Level ELECTIVE Courses
NH515 Current Nutrition Concept 3
NH520 Administration, Evaluation and Communication 3
NH521 Contemporary Issue in Research 3
NH525 Leadership in Health Care 3
NH527 Nutritional Program Planning and Evaluation 3
NH530 Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology 3
NH535 Food, Nutrition, & Culture 3
NH566 Principles of Study Design in Human Nutrition 3
NH568 Communications Strategies in Health Promotion 3
NH580 Advanced Homeopathy 3
NH585 Food Science 3
NH600 Master's Thesis 6
NH590 Independent Investigative Study 3
NH715 Gynecology and Herbal Medicine 3
NH735 Maternal and Infant Nutrition 3
NH737 Community and Public Health Nutrition 3
NH740 Management and Planning Nutrition Health
3
NH745 Professional Communications 3
NH750 Nutrition Education Principles 3
NH765 Nutrition and Exercise 3
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