University of Western States

Applied Sport Psychology

The online graduate certificate program is designed for students who want to further their education by pursuing a graduate level certificate. The coursework, using courses from the master's program, includes seven courses. The certificate is a total of 28 quarter-credits and completion of the certificate program can be accomplished within one year.

Chiropractic

The doctor of chiropractic (DC) is a rigorous 12-quarter professional program, offered through the College of Chiropractic. The program prepares students as competent chiropractic physicians who apply evidence-informed, patient-centered strategies with professionalism and integrity. It is accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE).

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling is a 90 quarter-credit, comprehensive online program designed to prepare students who want to become licensed professional counselors. Students complete all coursework online and engage in in-person clinical experiences during practicum and internship. The CMHC program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC).

Clinical Nutrition

The doctor of clinical nutrition (DCN) program prepares graduates to skillfully address the multifaceted health needs of the individuals they serve, assessing and managing patients/clients experiencing complex chronic illness and promoting wellness through optimal body function. Using a functional medicine framework, students learn to identify the underlying physiological imbalances that cause and contribute to a broad range of illnesses.

Human Biology

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in human biology completion program is to equip students with a solid foundation in health and pre-medical sciences. The program also offers currently enrolled chiropractic and naturopathic medicine students and chiropractic program alumni a means by which to complete an undergraduate degree. The bachelor's degree requires a total of at least 180 quarter credits.

Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine

Health professionals with a first professional degree (DC, MD, DO, ND, LAc, etc.) may enroll in the online graduate certificate in human nutrition and functional medicine. The curriculum includes eight required courses in the MS-HNFM program. Graduates will be equipped to deliver a broader range of personalized care options to their patients and clients.

Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine

The Master of Science in human nutrition and functional medicine (MS-HNFM) program is designed to prepare learners to serve as outstanding health care clinicians, consultants, educators and researchers in the field of human nutrition and functional medicine. The program focuses on the clinical management of chronic illnesses and conditions as the framework for presenting the nutrition subject materials. The MS-HNFM program consists of 56 quarter credits provided online.

Mental Health

The Master of Science in mental health allows eligible students to apply UWS mental health coursework toward the completion of a mental health degree in the case that after completion of course work, the clinical focus is not the appropriate fit. This mental health degree is useful for career roles such as caseworker, peer support specialist, health care administrative assistant, community health worker, etc.

Mental Health Foundations

The mental health foundations microcredential program provides students with awareness of mental health conditions, referral strategies, and basic communication/support skills for those in crisis. The goal of the program is to provide other health care and social science/education professionals with foundational understanding of different mental health needs and how best to support clients/patients in seeking additional care as appropriate.

Naturopathic Medicine

The doctor of naturopathic medicine (NMD) is a rigorous 14-quarter, first professional degree program offered through the College of Naturopathic Medicine. The program prepares ethical, skilled and caring naturopathic physicians as life-long learners, trained to serve their communities by providing evidence-informed, whole person, individualized health care.

Occupational Therapy

The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is a graduate-level professional program that prepares students to be eligible for licensure and entry into occupational therapy practice. The accelerated track can be completed in two years (6 semesters). The OTD program uses a hybrid education model that includes 5 to 7-day immersion labs once a semester for the first 3 semesters.

Rehabilitation Counseling

The rehabilitation counseling certificate program (30 quarter credits) addresses a critical need for counselors who have additional training or expertise helping those with disabilities and injuries achieve their personal, career, and independent living goals. The certificate program fulfills the initial requirements for a certificate from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC).

Sport and Performance Psychology

The Master of Science in sport and performance psychology (MS-SPP) offers advanced training for leaders in psychology, coaching, education, healthcare, business and administration. Using positive psychology and the applied sport psychology scientist-practitioner model of training, the program is designed to help students develop the necessary skills to take their performance to the next level.

Sport and Performance Psychology

The purpose of the doctor of education program in sport and performance psychology is to offer advanced training for individuals in psychology, education, coaching, business, healthcare, leadership and administrative careers. The EdD-SPP degree is a blend between a research-oriented and an applied doctoral program designed to allow students to meet their specific career goals and educational needs.

Sport and Performance Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialization

This doctoral program requires completion of a minimum of 148 quarter-credits including counseling-specific coursework, clinical experiences and sport and performance psychology coursework. The program coursework addresses the eight core content areas identified as fundamental by national accrediting agencies and most state licensing bodies, integrated in a manner consistent with professional practice as both a licensed counselor and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC).

Sports Medicine

The sports medicine program is a six-quarter graduate professional master's degree program designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the prevention, evaluation and management of injuries and disorders affecting athletes and active populations. The program consists of a combination of online lecture, hands-on laboratory exercises and practical field-based experiences (practicums).