Degree programs provide a well-rounded, comprehensive-to-advanced fund of knowledge in both the theoretical and practical aspects of naturopathy and natural medicine for self-application or for consultations with the public, clients, family, or friends.
INM offers three degree programs:
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL MEDICINE (BS)
- MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL MEDICINE (MS)
- DOCTOR OF NATUROPATHY IN NATURAL MEDICINE (ND)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL MEDICINE
The INM Bachelor of Science in Natural Medicine (BS) covers the last 2 years in which college students normally concentrate on their major area of study. Therefore, we prefer that students entering this degree program already have an Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree to assure a general fund of knowledge. However, we welcome students with other types of relevant experiences and training as we do recognize the value of life experience and the general fund of knowledge gained in the workplace or in managing a home and family. All students must be able to use a computer to create documents and communicate via e-mail. Building on a previous college degree or life experience, this degree program then focuses on what would be the junior-level and senior-level courses with a major in Natural Medicine. This degree program includes a well-rounded, comprehensive approach to the many areas and topics in both conventional and natural medicine. Conventional anatomy, physiology, and disease processes are presented as a means to understanding the many chronic diseases in the general population that are caused by poor nutrition. Conventional nutrition and the deficiencies of the standard American diet are compared to the benefits of naturopathic nutrition and the natural diet. Students learn how to facilitate healthy lifestyle changes in diet for themselves and others. Students also learn about natural medicine therapy with hydrotherapy, massage therapy, and the medicinal use of herbs.
REQUIRED COURSES
INM 01 Concepts of Natural Medicine
INM 02 Counsels on Diet and Foods
INM 03 Ministry of Healing
INM 04 Home Remedies and Hydrotherapy
INM 10 Fundamentals of Nutrition and the Hierarchy of Nutrients
INM 11 Scientific Basis for Nutrition
INM 15 Current Events in Nutrition and Diet
INM 16 Facilitating Lifestyle Changes
INM 18 Enzymes
INM 21 Introduction to Conventional Nutrition
INM 31 Medicinal Use of Herbs
INM 41 Elements of Massage Therapy
INM 55 Strategies for Learning Success
INM 60 Introduction to Medical Language
INM 61 Anatomy and Physiology, Part 1
INM 62 Anatomy and Physiology, Part 2
INM 63 Anatomy and Physiology, Part 3
INM 64 Disease Processes and Conventional Medicine, Part 1
INM 65 Disease Processes and Conventional Medicine, Part 2
INM 66 Disease Processes and Conventional Medicine, Part 3
All course work and credit hours completed during this degree program are applicable to the Master of Science in Natural Medicine degree program.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL MEDICINE
Students entering the INM Master of Science in Natural Medicine (MS) program must already have a Bachelor of Science in Natural Medicine from INM, a Bachelor’s degree from another naturopathic school, or equivalent courses, relevant experiences, or training. The INM Admissions Committee will decide if credits transferred from another school meet the requirements of INM or if there are additional INM Bachelor-level courses that need to be taken before beginning the Master’s level courses.
REQUIRED COURSES
INM 13 Health and Wellness
INM 22 Nutrition for Children
INM 30 Herbs of the Bible
INM 32 The Green Pharmacy
INM 33 Practical Application in the Use of Use of Herbs
INM 43 Mental Health
INM 56 Legal Guidelines for Unlicensed Professionals
INM 68 Introduction to Psychiatry
INM 91 Masters Thesis
All course work and credit hours completed during this degree program are applicable to the Doctor of Naturopathy in Natural Medicine degree program.
DOCTOR OF NATUROPATHY IN NATURAL MEDICINE
Students entering the INM Doctor of Naturopathy in Natural Medicine (ND) degree program must already have a Master of Science in Natural Medicine from INM, a Master’s Degree from another naturopathic school, or a formal medical degree (M.D., D.C., D.D.S., etc.). The INM Admissions Committee will decide if credits transferred from another school meet the requirements of INM or if there are additional INM Bachelor-level or Master-level courses that need to be taken before beginning the Doctoral-level courses.
REQUIRED COURSES
INM 12 Detoxification and Cleansing Diets
INM 14 Orthomolecular Nutrition
INM 17 Chemistry of Man
INM 19 Corrective Nutrition
INM 20 Nutrition in Action
INM 34 Advanced Treatise in Herbology
INM 45 Basics of Biological Ionization
INM 69 Introduction to Oncology
INM 70 Conventional Drugs and Medicines
INM 92 Doctoral Dissertation
