What you should know before you enroll

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#000033" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <IMG SRC="0f766640.jpg" border=0 width="102" height="100" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Kingdom College of Natural Health"><U>Home</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="letter.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Letter from the President"><U>Letter from the President</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="statement.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Missions Statement"><U>Missions Statement</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guam.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Guam"><U>About Guam</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="diploma.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Certificate and Diploma Programs"><U>Certificate Programs</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="degrees.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Degrees Offered"><U>Degree Programs</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="information.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Information on Naturopathy and Naturopat"><U>Naturopathic Information</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="advantages.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Advantages of KCNH"><U>Advantages of KCNH</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="questions.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="What you should know before you enroll"><U>FAQ</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="terms.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Confusing Terms and Their Meanings"><U>Confusing Terms</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="policy.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Policies, Procedures, Tuition, Etc."><U>Policies and Tuition</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="graduation.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Graduation"><U>Graduation</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="faculty.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Faculty"><U>Faculty</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Helpful Links"><U>Natural Health Links</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.kcnh.org/catalogue.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.kcnh.org/catalogue.pdf"><U>KCNH Catalogue</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="contact.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U>Contact Us</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="application.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Application"><U>Application</U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="659" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 2913 ><NOBR><div> <B>What you should know before you enroll</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>18 Frequently Asked Questions about Kingdom College of Natural Health</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>How long would it take me to complete a degree program?</B></div> <bR> <div> This depends on the degree program chosen and how much credit you receive for life</div> <div> experience and former academic studies. Although KCNH will give some limited credit to</div> <div> an applicant, we are cautious when granting credit for life experiences since this is a trap</div> <div> used by diploma mills to snare (trap) an innocent student into “buying a diploma” with no</div> <div> work required. Under normal conditions, our degrees require the same length of time to</div> <div> earn as degrees offered by major universities. The bachelor's degree takes between 3 and 4</div> <div> years. The master's degree programs take approximately 2 years. The Doctor of </div> <div> Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees take approximately 2 ½ to 3 years. The Doctor of Naturopathy </div> <div> degree (N.D.) takes approximately 3 years.</div> <bR> <div> <B>What kind of coursework method (or design) do you use?</B></div> <bR> <div> The KCNH methodology is unique and is designed to assist a student in learning and</div> <div> remembering what he/she studied. Most assignments incorporate true & false questions,</div> <div> fill-in-the-blanks, essays/summaries, review of author, special lectures by video and</div> <div> cassette tape, projects, theses, outlines, and multiple-choice questions. Each course</div> <div> assignment accompanies the textbook that is shipped to you.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Who grades my coursework?</B></div> <bR> <div> Professors who hold earned doctorate degrees in the field of natural health will grade all</div> <div> coursework. This method guarantees you the best education possible. After your</div> <div> coursework is graded, you will receive a grade sheet with the name and notes from the</div> <div> grading professor, along with personal comments on a cassette tape. All KCNH professors</div> <div> (or mentors) have over 20 years experience in the health field and some have over thirty or</div> <div> forty years. Most course-graders are in a professional practice of alternative medicine or</div> <div> natural health at the present time.</div> <bR> <div> <B>How can I motivate myself since distance education requires personal motivation?</B></div> <bR> <div> Our desire is to motivate students so they will not feel disconnected. Many colleges are</div> <div> weak in the essential area of motivation and don't take time to motivate and talk to students</div> <div> once they're enrolled. Students who've attended other colleges are amazed to learn of the</div> <div> pain-staking efforts made by KCNH faculty and staff to stay in touch in order to motivate</div> <div> them. Moreover, students may call KCNH at any time during office hours to speak to their</div> <div> professors.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Do I need a degree to enroll?</B></div> <bR> <div> No. However, most applicants who enroll have several degrees. While KCNH tends to attract </div> <div> those who are in professional fields, those with little education who simply want to earn a </div> <div> certificate, diploma or bachelor's degree are allowed to enroll.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Can an average person like ME complete the required coursework to earn a </B></div> <div> <B>degree?</B></div> <bR> <div> Absolutely! We have quite a few non-professionals, including some with handicaps.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Do you have on-site classes?</B></div> <bR> <div> KCNH does not have an on-going curriculum that calls for classroom studies. Some</div> <div> seminars are conducted in hotels in major cities throughout the USA.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Are there “real” people working at KCNH, or will I always talk with voicemail?</B></div> <bR> <div> Voicemail is never used during office hours. Presently the office staff (not faculty) consists of</div> <div> fifteen plus individuals that are highly skilled. There are computer and phone operators,</div> <div> course material packers/shippers, newsletter writers/editors, and others that perform numerous duties</div> <div> not mentioned herein.</div> <bR> <div> <B>What payment options are there for my KCNH degree program?</B></div> <bR> <div> We offer the following payment options: cash up front which gives you a 5% discount. Also, we offer a </div> <div> monthly payment plan that may be as low as $85.00 per month with no interest. The monthly plan may </div> <div> extend no longer than the number of years of your degree program.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Will I have to pay for my textbooks?</B></div> <bR> <div> Your textbooks will be shipped to you along with each course assignment at no additional</div> <div> cost. Only the best textbooks are chosen and penned by the most imminent authors.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Are the courses self-paced and done at my leisure?</B></div> <bR> <div> Students are shipped one course at a time with each three or four credit hour course taking</div> <div> approximately eight weeks to complete. KCNH requires most courses to be completed</div> <div> within eight weeks. Most colleges use the words “self-paced” to attract students, but we've</div> <div> learned if there is no “projected turn-in” date, coursework is never finished on time. This</div> <div> method is called “Independent-Guided” studies, and not “self-paced.” Although there is</div> <div> structure, there is freedom. When a student lags behind with his/her “turn-in” date because</div> <div> of sickness, vacations, lost of job, etc., our faculty is very understanding and makes</div> <div> provisions for extensions.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Is KCNH accredited?</B></div> <bR> <div> Yes, but not regionally accredited. However, students get confused about accreditation and</div> <div> some colleges mislead students that inquire about accreditation. When a student asks, “Are</div> <div> you accredited?” It must be assumed they are asking, “Are you regionally accredited?” To</div> <div> our knowledge there are no regionally accredited schools, colleges, or universities of</div> <div> natural health in America at this point in time. This means, it is doubtful that credits will</div> <div> transfer to other colleges or universities that are regionally accredited. In the near future</div> <div> some colleges will probably be regionally accredited. At the present time, this is not a</div> <div> significant matter. A more important question for you to consider is, "Does the college of</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >your choice offer a quality education?" And if it does, "How will you determine that?" </FONT>(See “<A HREF="terms.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Confusing Terms and Their Meanings"><U>Confusing </U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="terms.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Confusing Terms and Their Meanings"><U>Terms and Their Meanings</U></A>”)</div> <bR> <div> Kingdom College of Natural Health (KCNH) and all of its programs are accredited by:</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="http://www.aadp.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.aadp.net"><U>The American Association of Drugless Practitioners</U></A> (AADP)</div> <div> Incorporated in the State of Texas</div> <bR> <div> <B>Are there any groups that can legally accredit, license, or certify graduates of</B></div> <div> <B>naturopathic colleges?</B></div> <bR> <div> No. Many associations, organizations, & councils claim they have the right & authority to</div> <div> accredit (sometimes license or certify) individuals to practice all forms of naturopathy,</div> <div> acupuncture, herbology, iridology, homeopathy, & other forms of healing. None of them,</div> <div> regardless of the name, has this authority. State laws supersede any certificate granted to</div> <div> an individual by any group. Cases are being fought in court everyday & not one of the so</div> <div> called “accrediting” or “certifying” groups has defended a practitioner they've certified.</div> <div> Joining such groups gives a practitioner a false sense of well-being & safety, but these</div> <div> groups have failed to produce results. Their promises to “fight for” certain rights of</div> <div> practitioners have been forgotten. Practitioners are left to fight alone & pay their own court</div> <div> fees; not a single court case has been won by a practitioner who wasn't licensed by the</div> <div> state. Certification and/or licensure by any group when not approved/accredited by a state</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >where a practitioner practices is worthless should a “practitioner” be taken to court.</FONT> (See “<A HREF="terms.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Confusing Terms and Their Meanings"><U>Confusing Terms </U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="terms.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Confusing Terms and Their Meanings"><U>and Their Meanings</U></A>”)</div> <bR> <div> <B>Is there a cost for an evaluation of my academic experiences?</B></div> <bR> <div> No. Most colleges charge a non-refundable fee of $50-75.00. We do not charge for</div> <div> evaluations. Why? When a student applies to several colleges, these costs become a</div> <div> financial burden and may cost upwards of $300.00.</div> <bR> <div> <B>How do I apply for an evaluation of my academic education?</B></div> <bR> <div> Complete the proper application in the catalogue or <A HREF="application.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Application"><U>online</U></A>. Select the degree of your</div> <div> choice. IMPORTANT: You need only complete the application and resume form in the</div> <div> catalogue or the one online. Tell us everything about yourself. The more the better. If</div> <div> approved, you will be contacted by telephone within 24 hours after we receive your</div> <div> application. The evaluator will be happy to answer any questions when you talk with him/her</div> <div> by telephone. However, you will not be officially enrolled until you sign our enrollment</div> <div> agreement and return it to KCNH. Once your signed agreement is received, you will be</div> <div> considered officially enrolled and your first assignment and textbook will be shipped the</div> <div> same day. Then, you will have sixty (60) days after your enrollment date to mail KCNH your</div> <div> transcripts. This method has worked well for the student and KCNH. It gives a student an</div> <div> opportunity to get enrolled quickly without any delays. In the event we (KCNH) never receive</div> <div> the transcripts as promised, a student is expelled from the program. At this juncture, such a</div> <div> drastic measure on our part has not been necessary. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Will my coursework be returned to me after it's graded?</B></div> <bR> <div> Only the grade sheet will be returned to you, with the exception being that of workbooks. All</div> <div> other student work will be destroyed. Students must make copies of their homework before</div> <div> shipping it to KCNH.</div> <bR> <div> <B>What are the minimum enrollment requirements?</B></div> <bR> <div> You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. In addition, a high school diploma or its</div> <div> equivalent is strongly recommended.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Do I have to pay to apply?</B></div> <bR> <div> No. Your first payment is not due until you accept, sign and return your contract to KCNH for</div> <div> your degree. Your first payment is to be sent along with your signed agreement.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>