Certified Wellness Counselor
Master's Degree In Health Sciences
Certified Wellness Counselor
Welcome to the Certified Wellness Counselor (CWC) Masters Degree Program at the University of Health and Spiritual Sciences. This one-of- a-kind course introduces students to the growing field of Naturopathic Spiritual Medicine. Graduates of the CWC Masters Degree program possess the knowledge and skills to educate others through their own practice.
You will be qualified to counsel those seeking wellness, or earn a position as a mentor at the UHSS, when openings are available.
This investment in yourself is a long-term investment in your future.
The C.W.C is a highly attuned individual, trained and certified as a health and wellness facilitator. This individual will operate in conjunction with the U.H.S.S. protocols as an Adjunct Assistant Minister of Health, under the supervision/mentorship of a member/or members of the counseling staff known as “Health Minister”.
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Certified Wellness Counselor Degree Master's Degree
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Required Books/Course Expectations
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A Course in Qigong - SYQ101
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- Course Outline
- E-book: Shaolin Yoga Qigong- Dr. Bill Akpinar
- Lecture #1: Introduction to Shaolin Yoga (7:05)
- Lecture #2: the Three Dian Tians, Five Elements (12:52)
- Lecture #3: Bodily Effects of Qigong (12:10)
- Lecture #4: The Chakras and 8 Pieces of Brocade (6:58)
- Preparatory Knowledge for Practicing Qigong (5:11)
- Complete Set of All 8 Postures (3:36)
- Shaolin Yoga /Qigong Key Points Powerpoint Presentation
- Assignment: Research & Field Experience
- Assignment: Research Component for Course Completion
- Assignment: 8 Silk Movements Video Submission
- Qigong Exam
A Course in Zen - ZWS102
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- E-Book: Zen and the Way of the Sword- Dr. Bill Akpinar
- Audio Lecture #1: An Overview of Zen and Its Influence on Healing (43:08)
- Audio Lecture #2: Philosophical Aspects of Zen (28:20)
- Key Points on Zen, Power Point Presentation
- Assignment: Research Part One
- Assignment: Research Part Two
- Assignment: Critical Thinking Part One
- Assignment: Critical Thinking Part Two
- Assignment: Research & Field Experience
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A Course in Sweat Therapies- ST101
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- E Book: No Sweat, Know Sweat - Dr. Bill Akpinar
- Lecture #1 (16:29)
- Lecture #2 (16:17)
- Lecture #3 (10:50)
- Lecture #4 (20:42)
- Lecture #5 (17:18)
- Lecture #6 (8:57)
- Live Interview on Sweat Therapy with Dr. Akpinar and Gordon Kelly
- Sweat Therapies Key Points, PowerPoint Presentation
- Assignment: #1
- Assignment: #2
- Assignment: #3
- Assignment: #4
- Assignment: Research & Field Experience
- Assignment: Practical Assignment for Course Completion
- Exam
An Overview of Naturopathic Medicine- ENM201
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- Required Reading: The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine
- Lecture #1 | The History of Naturopathic Spiritual Medicine (12:40)
- Lecture #2 | Principles of Naturopathic Medicine (11:50)
- Lecture #3 | N.S.M.D and the Oath of Medicine (9:55)
- Lecture #4 | Integration of Medicine (29:55)
- Lecture #5 | Traditional Chinese Medicine (15:09)
- Lecture #6 | Chakra Foods for Healing (12:00)
- Research Requirement: #1
- Research Requirement: #2
- Research Requirement: #3
- Research Requirement: #4
- Research Requirement: #5
- Assignment: Foods
- Assignment: Herbs
- Assignment: Plant Medicine
A Course in Oxygen Therapies- OHT101
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- Required Reading - Oxygen Healing Therapies: Altman
- Biology Review
- Introduction to Oxygen Therapies (30:38)
- Lecture #1- What is Oxygen? (16:07)
- Lecture #2 - Different Types of Oxygen Therapies (15:02)
- Lecture #3 - Ozone Therapy (18:45)
- Lecture #4 - Ozone and Frequency Medicine (9:40)
- Key points: Oxygen Therapies power point Overview
- Assignment 1: Oxygen Therapies and Clinical Studies
- Assignment 2: Beneficial Supplements for Oxygen Therapies
- Assignment 3: Assessment
- Exam Part 1
- Exam Part 2
Priceless Prescriptions- SPP201
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- E Book: 7 Priceless Prescriptions- Dr. Bill Akpinar
- Lecture #1- The Hippocratic Oath (15:06)
- Lecture #2 - Breath & Sweat (35:36)
- Lecture #3 - Grow Like a Plant & Be Rat Smart (31:43)
- Lecture #4 - Laugh and Sleep (25:53)
- Lecture #5 - Love Like an Emperor (24:11)
- Live Symposium
- Key Points: 7 Priceless Prescriptions - PowerPoint Presentation
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- Assignment 2
- Assignment 3
- Assignment 4
- Assignment 5
- Exam
Nutrition 101- NUTR1
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- Required Reading - Prescription for Nutritional Healing - Fifth Edition - Phyllis A. Balch
- Reading Assignment #1: Nutrition, Diet & Wellness
- Reading Assignment #2: Vitamins & Minerals
- Reading Assignment #3: Water & Amino Acids
- Reading Assignment #4: Antioxidants & Food Supplements
- Reading Assignment #5: Herbs and Drug Interactions
- What is Nutrition?
- Live Interview - Wellness, Foods and Chakras (27:55)
- Live Interview - Nutrition & Wellness Lecture (8:37)
- Energy and Energy Balance
- Live Interview-Energy and Energy Balance Lecture (8:15)
- Live Interview-Micronutrient-Vitamin Overview (20:18)
- Live Interview-Micronutrients Lecture (8:15)
- Live Interview-Minerals, Chakras and Herbs (30:37)
- Research Assignment 1: Macronutrients
- Research Assignment 2: Micronutrients & Vitamins
- Research Assignment 3: Micronutrients & Minerals
- Research Assignment 4: Fiber & Water
- Key Points: Nutrition Overview
- Live Symposium
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Epigenetics- BIOB102
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- Required Reading-Bruce Lipton, The Biology of Belief
- Overview of Biology
- Overview of DNA & RNA Processes
- Lecture #1 Dr. Bill Akpinar & Dr. Enzo Aliotta (30:18)
- Lecture #2- Dr. Bill Akpinar & Dr. Enzo Aliotta (11:11)
- Live Symposium: Overview of the Biology of Belief, Epigenetics
- Key points: Programming Destiny
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- Assignment 2
- Assignment 3
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Mind, Body and Spirit- MBS401
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- Encyclopedia of Mind, Body & Spirit - William Bloom, Judy Hall and Prof David Peters
- Lecture 1 (25:09)
- Lecture 2 (19:26)
- Key Points: Mind, Body and Spirit
- Critical Thinking Assignment 1
- Critical Thinking Assignment 2
- Critical Thinking Assignment 3
- Paper on Esoteric Wisdom
- Midterm Paper Assignment
- Final Project-Holistic Wellness Plan
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Resource Guide: Spiritual Counseling
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- Required Reading: Wheels of Life, by Anodea Judith
- About Counseling
- Counseling and Advice
- Honoring Yourself First
- Taoism as a Path to Healing
- Feeling Better vs Getting Better
- The Default
- The All-Powerful Meditation
- The Chakras & Counseling
- The Root Chakra: Beginning at the Root
- The Sacral Chakra: Enjoy the Sweetness of Life
- The Solar Plexus Chakra: Light My Fire
- The Heart Chakra: Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- The Throat Chakra: Let's Talk
- The Third Eye Chakra: Raise a Brow
- The Crown Chakra: Connect to the Divine
- Thank You and Sources
Build your Network & Intake Forms
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Apply for the N.S.M.D™️ Doctorate Program
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