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”.
Curriculum Example
Certified Wellness Counselor Degree Master's Degree
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About the UHSS
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Required Books
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A Course in Qigong - Natural Sciences
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- e-book: Shaolin Yoga Qigong- Dr Bill Akpinar
- Lecture #1: Introduction to Shaolin Yoga (7:08)
- Lecture #2: the Three Dian Tians, Five Elements (13:14)
- Lecture #3: Bodily Effects of Qigong (12:34)
- Lecture #4: The Chakras and 8 Pieces of Brocade (7:31)
- Preparatory Knowledge for Practicing Qigong (5:19)
- Posture #1 | Propping Up the Heavens. (2:41)
- Posture #2 | Heaven and Earth (1:40)
- Posture #3 | Owl Turns His Head to Look at the Moon (4:44)
- Posture #4 | Drawing the Bow to Kill the Vulture (2:26)
- Posture #5 | Sway Your Body (2:10)
- Posture #6 | Open the Meridians (3:23)
- Posture #7 | Between Heaven and Earth (3:56)
- Posture #8 | Punch Out the Toxins (2:06)
- Complete Set of All 8 Postures (3:36)
- Shaolin Yoga /Qigong Key Points Powerpoint Presentation
- Required Research & Practical Study
- Practical Assignment for Course Completion
- Qigong Exam
A Course in Zen - Religious Studies
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- E-Book: Zen and the Way of the Sword- Dr Bill Akpinar
- Reading Assignment #1- Pages 1-33
- Reading Assignment #2- Pages 36-66
- Reading Assignment #3- Pages 68-98
- Reading Assignment #4- Pages 100-145
- Lecture #1: An Overview of Zen and Its Influence on Healing (43:28)
- Lecture #2: Zen in Theory and Practice (43:58)
- Lecture #3: Philosophical Aspects of Zen (28:19)
- Symposium Overview
- Power Point Presentation
- Required Research & Practical Study
- Practical Assignment for Completion of Course
- Exam
A Course in Sweat Therapies- Sweat Composition in Human Health
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- Required Reading: No Sweat, Know Sweat, by Dr Bill Akpinar
- Reading Assignment #1 - Pages 1-55
- Reading Assignment #2 - Pages 56-81
- Reading Assignment #3 - Pages 82-182
- Reading Assignment #4 - Pages 184-252
- Lecture #1 (16:23)
- Lecture #2 (16:01)
- Lecture #3 (10:34)
- Lecture #4 (20:26)
- Lecture #5 (17:02)
- Lecture #6 (8:40)
- Live Interview on Sweat Therapy with Dr. Akpinar and Gordon Kelly
- Sweat Therapies PowerPoint Presentation
- Required Research & Practical Study Assignment
- Practical Assignment for Course Completion
- Exam
An Overview of Naturopathic Medicine- Holistic Sciences
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- Required Reading: The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine
- Lecture #1 | The History of Naturopathic Spiritual Medicine (12:24)
- Lecture #2 | Principles of Naturopathic Medicine (11:38)
- Lecture #3 | N.S.M.D and the Oath of Medicine (9:42)
- Live Lecture May 10th, 2021 : Page 3-38 Overview (59:03)
- Lecture #4 | Integration of Medicine (29:42)
- Live Lecture June 1st, 2021- Reading assignment Pg 39-67 (44:04)
- Lecture #5 | Traditional Chinese Medicine (15:02)
- Lecture #6 | Chakra Foods for Healing (11:51)
- Assignment on Foods
- Assignment on Herbs
- Assignment on Plant Medicine
A Course in Oxygen Therapies- Health Sciences
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- Required Reading- Oxygen Healing Therapies: Altman
- What is Biology?
- The Atom
- Protons, Neutrons and Electrons: Basics
- What is a Molecule?
- Atomic Structure
- Introduction to Oxygen Therapies (30:38)
- Required Assignment #1: Oxygen Therapies and Clinical Studies
- Required Assignment #2: Beneficial supplements for Oxygen Therapies
- Exam Part 1
- Exam Part 2
Masters in 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
- Live Lecture: July 6th, 2021 (54:18)
A Course in Priceless Prescriptions- Mind-Body Wellness- Health Sciences
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- Required Reading- 7 Priceless Prescriptions by Dr. Bill Akpinar ebook
- Priceless Prescriptions - PowerPoint Presentation
- Reading Assignment #1- Read Through page 36
- Reading Assignment #2- Read Pages 37-70
- Reading Assignment #3- Read Pages 72-117
- Reading Assignment #4- Read Pages 120-149
- Reading Assignment #5- Read Pages 152-194
- Lecture #1- The Hippocratic Oath (15:01)
- Lecture #2 - Breath & Sweat (35:31)
- Lecture #3 - Grow Like a Plant & Be Rat Smart (31:32)
- Lecture #4 - Laugh and Sleep (25:49)
- Lecture #5 - Love Like an Emperor (24:00)
- Live Symposium
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Nutrition 101- Health Sciences
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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?
- Energy and Energy Balance
- Lecture #1- Wellness, Foods and Chakras (27:55)
- Lecture #2- Micronutrient- Vitamin Overview (20:18)
- Lecture #3 Minerals, Chakras and Herbs (30:37)
- Macronutrients: Research Assignment #1
- Micronutrients- Vitamins- Research Assignment #2
- Micronutrients- Minerals- Research Assignment #3
- Fiber and Water- Research Assignment #4
- Nutrition Overview
- Live Symposium
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A Course in Programming Destiny- Biology
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- Required Reading- Bruce Lipton, The Biology of Belief
- Programming Destiny PPT Introduction & Overview of the Biology of Belief
- Live Symposium: Overview of the Biology of Belief, Epigenetics
- Overview of Biology
- Overview of DNA & RNA Processes
- Reading Assignment #1- Prologue Page 17
- Reading Assignment #2- Pages 19-64
- Reading Assignment #3- Pages 64-91
- Reading Assignment #4- Pages 92-151
- Reading Assignment #5- Pages 151-181
- Lecture #1 Dr. Bill Akpinar & Dr. Enzo Aliotta (30:06)
- Lecture #2- Dr. Bill Akpinar & Dr. Enzo Aliotta (11:30)
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A Course in Mind, Body and Spirit- Integrative Medicine
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- Encyclopedia of Mind, Body & Spirit - William Bloom, Judy Hall and Prof David Peters
- Reading & Assignment #1- Pages 15-35
- Reading & Assignment #2- Pages 36-90
- Reading & Assignment #3- Pages 91-141
- Reading & Assignment #4- Pages 143-177
- Reading & Assignment #5- Pages 180-244
- Reading & Assignment #6- pages 245-305
- Critical thinking assignment 1
- Critical thinking assignment 2
- Critical thinking assignment 3
- 1/18/22-Class Lecture: The Four Humours (45:52)
- Lecture 1 (25:09)
- Lecture 2 (19:26)
- Mind, Body and Spirit Overview
- Exam
Build your Network & Intake Forms
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Apply for the N.S.M.D™️ Doctorate Program
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