Learn From Experts in the Field

At Vermont State University, your instructors aren't just academics — they're practitioners. A holistic health doctor, herbalist, and Ayurvedic specialist will guide you through coursework that goes beyond theory. You'll gain hands-on experience through opportunities like Reiki certification, and apply what you learn to your own well-being, not just your future patients'. The people teaching you have done this work. That makes all the difference.

Holistic Health Starts with You

This program helps you apply what you learn to your own well-being — building healthy habits and stress management strategies that serve you through college and into your career. It's one of the most effective ways to truly understand integrative, cross-cultural, and evidence-based practices: by living them yourself before you ever work with a patient.

Vermont State's Holistic Health program does something rare at the undergraduate level: it grounds you in chemistry, biology, anatomy, and physiology while training you across a wide range of integrative health care therapies including acupuncture, herbalism, yoga, chiropractic, and meditation. The curriculum meets standards set by the NIH's National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. You'll graduate prepared to continue building your knowledge through post-graduate training in health-related programs.

• One of the few Holistic Health programs in the country.

• NIH-aligned curriculum reviewed by former White House Commission chairman Dr. James Gordon.

• Science-grounded foundation and Reiki Certification available.

Holistic Health Degree (B.S.)

Vermont State University is Vermont’s public regional university, accredited by NECHE. With over 100 career-focused programs and a growing suite of flexible online options, Vermont State is committed to accessible, high-quality education. Vermont State University was formed through the unification of Castleton, Northern Vermont, and Vermont Tech.

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Affordable Education with Financial Support

Vermont State offers affordable tuition, making higher education accessible. A significant percentage of students receive financial aid, and Vermont State provides assistance in identifying scholarships and grants to support your education.

Flexible & Career-Focused Learning

Vermont State’s online programs are designed to help you gain the knowledge, credentials, and confidence to advance your career. With flexible formats and efficient pathways, our programs are designed to help you make meaningful progress on your degree — on a timeline that fits your life.

A Head Start in Integrative Health

Few bachelor's programs take holistic health seriously — Vermont State University does. You'll begin building toward careers in integrative medicine and whole-person care at the undergraduate level, well before most students even consider it. That's not a small advantage. It's a head start in one of the fastest-growing areas in healthcare.

Holistic Health Program Highlights

Built With the Field's Top Voices

This program is built on a foundation you can trust. The curriculum aligns with standards from the National Institutes of Health's National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health and Bastyr University's School of Naturopathic Medicine. You'll build a strong base in chemistry, biology, anatomy, and physiology, with research methods to critically evaluate holistic practices. 

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