CERTIFIED HERBALIST & CERTIFIED AROMATHERAPIST
Program Overview
Certified Herbalist
Certified Aromatherapist
Lead the future of natural medicine through the therapeutic power of plants
Professional Designation:
Upon successful completion, graduates also qualify for national board certification as Holistic Natural Health Practitioners through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP).
Core Curriculum
CHCA-101 | Origin of Herbology
4.0 Credits
This course explores the historical origins and evolution of herbal medicine across diverse global cultures, tracing practices back over 6,000 years to foundational texts like the Chinese Materia Medica. Students will analyze the vital role of botanical remedies in ancient healing traditions and examine the historical continuity of these practices.
CHCA-102 | Aromatherapy & Essential Oils
4.0 Credits
This course establishes a comprehensive foundation in the therapeutic properties and practical applications of essential oils. Students will study precise, evidence-based methods to safely integrate aromatherapy into daily health and wellness routines. The curriculum emphasizes practical techniques to enhance physical and mental well-being. Students will acquire the skills necessary to formulate natural home, skin, hair, and body care products designed to address a broad range of personal care needs.
CHCA-103 | Discover the Essence of Plant-Based Medicine: Part I & II
8.0 Credits
Discover the therapeutic power of nature through the five core principles of medicinal herbalism. This course provides hands-on knowledge of how to grow, harvest, store, and prepare healing plants using sustainable organic and bio-dynamic methods. Students will explore traditional healing frameworks—including Chinese medicine and the Law of Opposites—alongside modern research into cancer prevention, mind-body connections, and safe alternative therapies for children. By comparing whole-plant medicine to synthetic alternatives, students gain the critical skills needed to utilize nature’s pharmacy effectively.
CHCA-104 | Green Herbal Pharmacy
4.0 Credits
Explores the synergistic health benefits of dietary nutrients and phytochemicals in whole foods and medicinal plants. Students utilize the Multiple Activity Menus (M.A.M.) method to classify plant compounds by therapeutic activity and apply "Synergy Scores" to disease prevention strategies. The curriculum highlights 12 primary medicinal foods selected for their exceptional disease-fighting properties.
CHCA-105 | Ultimate Therapeutic Healing
4.0 Credits
This course examines the botanical and geographical origins of medicinal plants, the localization of active pharmaceutical constituents, and traditional cultivation methods. Students learn how microscopy and chemical testing procedures were used to identify plant structures and verify active constituents, resulting in extraction techniques, pharmacology, and toxicology. In addition, the curriculum integrates traditional herbal medicine with contemporary clinical trials and modern research, evaluating the scientific rationale for botanical products in health care and self-care.
Elective Coursework
CHCA-106-E | Minding the Spirit
4.0 Credits
Optional Elective
Unlock the "inner mindset" by aligning thoughts with a divine active force. This course explores spiritual "sowing and reaping," providing tools to move away from habits that corrupt the mind and body. Learn to live in harmony with spiritual consciousness to perfect the health of the soul.