Wholistic Therapist Diploma Program

What is the Wholistic Therapist Diploma program?

The Wholistic Therapist Diploma Program is an ideal program for those students who want the opportunity to personalize their studies while acquiring fundamentals in Herbology, Nutrition and Iridology. This program requires students to complete foundation courses while gaining additional knowledge and skills in complementary healing possibilities.

In combination with assessment tools such as Iridology, and a repertoire of counselling skills, Wholistic Therapist graduates may work with clients to determine their unique situation and make appropriate recommendations.

How long does the program take?

Most students finish the Wholistic Therapist Diploma program in 2 years. Some students take as long as 4 years, and some finish in as little as 1.5 years.

Wild Rose Diploma programs are highly flexible in their delivery options to allow the student time to have a part-time job while attending school.

What are the requirements to begin a Wild Rose College Diploma program?

It is recommended that students hold a high school diploma if they intend to undertake the Clinical Herbalist program. Basic English competency is expected.

Does previous education count?

The College recognizes University and College level science courses for transfer credit, however all herbal components must be completed through Wild Rose College. Herbal education received elsewhere will be considered on an individual basis.

What about course delivery options: Correspondence? Classroom? On-Line?

Students have the option of completing courses through in-class instruction,correspondence and on-line when available.

Some courses are available by correspondence, classroom and online. Some courses are available only by correspondence and some courses are available only in the classroom.

In many cases you can choose how you want to take the course. In other cases you only have one option available. Click here to see the Diploma Program Requirements document for more information. (Hint: Look for the little symbols beside the course names. The symbol legend is near the top of the page on the left side.)

How much does it cost?

Costs will vary depending on the delivery options you choose, and the elective courses you choose. Approximate costs are shown on the Diploma Requirement document.

When can I start?

You can start anytime! Simply choose the foundation course(s) you want to get started with. Some classroom courses are only available once per year. Check out www.wrc.net for the upcoming classroom schedule. You can start correspondence and on-line courses anytime.

What Courses are required?

Click here to see the Diploma Program Requirements.

Where can I find course descriptions?

Click here to view course descriptions.

Details of the Wholistic Therapist Diploma program are subject to change.

last updated July 2010