School of Natural Health Arts and Sciences
Administrators of the School of Natural Health Arts and Sciences
Lynelle Golden, PhD, Dean
Mark R. Martzen, PhD, Chair, Basic Sciences
Wendy Gordon, DM, MPH, LM, CPM, Chair, Midwifery
Dan Rosen, PhD, Chair, Counseling and Health Psychology
Fernanda Brusamolin Larson, MS, EdD, HWC, CN Chair, Nutrition
Robin Fenn, PhD, LICSW, Chair, Public Health
Nan Lin, MD, PhD, Chair, Basic Sciences, San Diego Campus
Sylvie Shuttleworth, PhD, Chair, Counseling and Health Psychology, San Diego Campus
Terri Stilson, MS, Program Director, Integrated Human Biology
Cynthia Bartok, RD, PhD, Director, Dietetic Internship Program
Lisa Gray, Program Supervisor, Nutrition and Exercise Science
Anne Jenness, Program Supervisor, Midwifery
Eileen Newsom, Program Coordinator, Counseling and Health Psychology
Melissa McCoy, Program Coordinator, Basic Sciences
Alyssa Cargile, Program Coordinator, Nutrition, Basic Sciences, Counseling and Health Psychology, San Diego Campus
Chris Vires, Manager, Laboratory Services
Alex Sosa, Director, Simkin Center for Allied Birth Professions
The School of Natural Health Arts and Sciences is comprised of the Department of Basic Sciences, Department of Counseling and Health Psychology, Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science, Department of Midwifery, Department of Public Health, Simkin Center for Allied Birth Professions, and Laboratory Services.
The mission of the School of Natural Health Arts and Sciences is to facilitate the development of a scientific foundation for students to investigate the individual and the natural world. We inspire students to reach their full potential in education, research, and health care.
The vision of the School of Natural Health Arts and Sciences is to produce leaders in the art and science of natural health through the development of relevant and innovative programs that build on a foundation of science and integrate mind, body, and spirit.
The core values of the School of Natural Health Arts and Sciences are:
- to practice critical and integrative thinking.
- to honor and celebrate diversity.
- to promote professional ethics and behavior.
- to communicate respectfully.
- to foster a lifelong quest for knowledge.
- to pursue excellence.
The Department of Basic Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Human Biology. The department also provides science curricula for most graduate and undergraduate programs. It also houses the University’s Laboratory Services. The courses offered by this department emphasize the scientific knowledge required for success in each of these programs.
The Department of Counseling and Health Psychology offers a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology with tracks in Integrated Wellness and Premedicine. The department also provides coursework and training for the Master of Science in Nutrition and Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology dual-degree program, and counseling coursework and training for the Department of Naturopathic Medicine and the Department of Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine.
The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Food, and Exercise, and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Culinary Arts. There are four Master of Science offerings in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science: Master of Science in Nutrition, Master of Science in Nutrition with Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), Master of Science in Nutrition for Wellness and Health Coaching (San Diego campus only), and Master of Science in Nutrition and Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology dual degree (MSN/MACP). The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) meets Accreditation Council for Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) academic requirements leading to eligibility to apply for a dietetic internship. The Dietetic Internship, based on ACEND’s standards of education, is offered to provide performance requirements for entry-level dietitians through supervised practice. The department also provides coursework for students in the School of Naturopathic Medicine and the Department of Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine.
The Department of Midwifery offers a Master of Science in Midwifery and a Master of Arts in Maternal-Child Health Systems. The mission of the Department of Midwifery is to educate and inspire leaders in midwifery and maternity care systems.
The Department of Public Health offers a Master of Science in Public Health with a specialization in Community Health Education.