School Policies & Course Catalog
DOWNLOAD: 2026-2027 Course Catalog-2
Our course catalog may not include classes/courses/diplomas additions that are currently being developed or have recently been added to the website.
Core Student Policies
Prerequisites: Students are NOT required to have a college degree. While it is always ideal that a person has a high school diploma or GED, the only real requirement is the ability to read, write, and comprehend the curriculum.
Student Responsibilities: You are required to have a computer/laptop with access to the internet and basic computer skills. A personal email address is required. If your change your email address please notify us immediately so your contact information is up-to-date
All textbooks are the responsibility of the student and are available at many online bookstores. Videos and all manuals in a PDF form and included in your tuition.
Refund Policy: Students who withdraw from their program of study within the first 30 days will receive a full refund on the tuition paid for their program, minus the deposit/nonrefundable application fee.
Tuition includes a nonrefundable deposit/application fee (this is not extra – it is part of the total cost). If a student is on a monthly payment plan the deposit is recorded as a down payment.
Contract/Payments: If you have given Genesis School of Natural Health authorization to process your credit card we will continue to do so until the full tuition is paid. If the credit cards are declined and the student does not respond to updating the credit card information we will mail and email an invoice for the entire balance. You are entering into a contract and are responsible for paying the full invoice unless you withdraw within 30 days.
Class Credits: Classes from another school are often allowed but is done on an individual basis. Our most common credit is given to those who have already completed Anatomy & Physiology. A maximum of 3 classes may be transferred. There are no fees for the transfer of classes – we are pleased that you have chosen to continue your education at our school.
Accreditation/Certification: All of our herbal, aromatherapist and holistic diploma programs are professionally accredited through the AADP. Therefore, graduates may apply for board certifications with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) or the American Alternative Medical Association (AAMA). Certificate classes are not accredited for board certification. Students may also want to consider the American Association of Natural Wellness Practitioners (AANWP), or the Holistic Professionals of Color Certification and Accreditation Board (HPOC). The quality of our programs allows students to qualify for certification with many organizations.
Licensure: A few states require a license to work in specific areas of the natural health field (massage therapists, being called a Naturopathic DOCTOR…). Genesis School of Natural Health does not meet the educational requirement of any state where a license is required. It is the student’s responsibility to find out the individual requirements of your state so you are in compliance with their laws. Our online distance learning programs lead to non-traditional diplomas and designations. Genesis School of Natural Health does not have, nor do we plan, to seek accreditation through the U.S. Department of Education.
What Natural Health Professionals Do and What We Don’t Do:
- We do not diagnose disease. We analyze and evaluate conditions, symptoms, and lifestyle habits. We do not claim to be a doctor or dietician/nutritionist. We are natural health professionals, herbalists, holistic health professionals…
- We do not treat a specific disease. We focus on healing the entire body naturally. We address or remove the root causes and practice the healing power of nature.
- We do not prescribe drugs. We depend on naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients built into the plant structure of whole foods and herbs and practice “do not harm”.
- We maintain the highest standard of professional and personal conduct and abide by all state and local laws.
- We are willing to consult and seek the talents of other health professionals when needed. We do not practice beyond our ability and we are up to date on all information given to our clients.
- We take a holistic approach to support the whole person. We teach, guide, and encourage.
What is Traditional Naturopathy? “Naturopathy is a philosophy which encompasses a view of life, a model for living a full life. The word naturopathy is a Latin-Greek hybrid which can be defined as ‘being close to or benefiting from nature.’” — Stewart Mitchell, Naturopathy: Understanding the Healing Power of Nature
Can I practice Naturopathy anywhere after receiving my diploma from Genesis School of Natural Health? We teach traditional naturopathy which is a natural health art recognized in all 50 states except South Carolina and Tennessee. Since traditional naturopaths do not diagnose or treat they can legally exercise their practice. It is not to be confused with naturopathic medicine that Naturopathic Physicians practice, they are licensed in about 19 states to diagnose and treat. See www.anma.org for details on state legislations.
The practice of Traditional Naturopathy is recognized as a common occupation at the Federal level (U.S. Congress 1928, 1929, 1930 and 30 Federal Court rulings between 1958 and 1978) and as such it is a profession protected under the 14th and 9th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Several states have also made this stipulation either by statute or in the Courts.
May I freely practice as an Herbalist? Absolutely. Presently, there exists no licensure in the United States for Herbalists. They can freely practice, as long as they do not diagnose or treat or violate any laws in your state that pertain to “practicing medicine – presenting yourself as a doctor” or “nutritional counseling – presenting yourself as a dietician or nutritionist”. Below is a site that tracks the states that have implemented nutritional laws.
“Currently herbalists are not licensed in any states in the United States. If there is an exclusive scope of practice nutrition licensing law (red or orange on the map) in a state, then it is illegal for herbalists to provide nutrition counseling unless they obtain a nutrition license, or fall under an explicit exemption, which is rare.
Practicing herbalists MUST review the scope of the nutrition law in their state including all exceptions and exemptions to assess whether they are legally able to use nutrition tools in their practice. Seeking legal advice may help to determine whether laws governing nutrition care would be violated by the use of nutrition tools in an herbalist practice.” – http://www.nutritionadvocacy.org/laws-state#78