WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU ENROLL

18 Frequently Asked Questions About Kingdom College of Natural Health

1. How long would it take me to complete a degree program?
This depends on the degree program chosen and how much credit you receive for life experience and former academic studies. Although KCNH will give some limited credit to an applicant, we are cautious when granting credit for life experiences since this is a trap used by diploma mills to snare (trap) an innocent student into "buying a diploma" with no work required. Under normal conditions, our degrees require the same length of time to earn as degrees offered by major universities. The bachelor's degree takes between 3-4 years. The master's degree programs take approximately 2 years. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees take approximately 3 years. The Doctor of Naturopahty degree (N.D.) takes approximately 2 1/2 to 3 years.

2. What kind of coursework method (or design) do you use?
The KCNH methodology is unique and is designed to assist a student in learning and remembering what he/she studied. Most assignments incorporate true & false questions, fill-in-the-blanks, essays/summaries, review of author, special lectures by video, DVD, CD, and cassette tape, projects, theses, outlines, and multiple-choice questions. Each course assignment accompanies the textbook that is shipped to you.

3. Who grades my coursework?
Professors who hold earned doctorate degrees in the field of natural health will grade all coursework. This method guarantees you the best education possible. After your coursework is graded, you will receive a grade sheet with the name and notes from the grading professor, along with personal comments on a cassette tape or CD. All KCNH professors (or mentors) have over 20 years experience in the health field and some have over thirty or forty years. Most course-graders are in a professional practice of alternative medicine or natural health at the present time.

4. How can I motivate myself since distance education requires personal motivation?
Our desire is to motivate students so they will not feel disconnected. Many colleges are weak in the essential area of motivation and don't take time to motivate and talk to students once they're enrolled. Students who've attended other colleges are amazed to learn of the pain-taking efforts made by KCNH faculty and staff to stay in touch in order to motivate them. Moreover, students may call KCNH at any time during office hours to speak to their professors. Note: KCNH's dropout rate is 3% while other colleges have approximately a 20% dropout rate.

5. Do I need a degree to enroll?
No. However, most applicants who enroll have several degrees. While KCNH tends to attract those who are in professional fields, individuals with little education who want to earn a certificate, diploma or bachelors degree are permitted to enroll.

6. Can an average person like ME complete the required coursework to earn a degree?
Absolutely! We have quite a few non-professionals, including some with handicaps.

7. Do you have on-site classes?
KCNH does not have an on-going curriculum that calls for classroom studies. Some seminars are conducted in hotels in major cities throughout the USA. Courses are completed by distance educational systems using textbooks, DVDs, and online lectures.

8. Are there "real" people working at KCNH or will I always talk with voicemail?
Voicemail is never used during office hours. Presently, the office staff (not faculty) consists of fifteen plus individuals who are highly skilled. There are computer and phone operators, course material packers/shippers, newsletter writers/editors, and others that perform numerous duties not mentioned herein.

9. What payment options are there for my KCNH degree program?
We offer the following payment options: 1) cash up front or a 90 day payment gives you a 5% discount; 2) monthly payment plans that may be as low as $85.00 per month with no interest. The monthly installment plans may extend no longer than the number of years of your degree program.

10. Will I have to pay for my textbooks?
No. Your textbooks are included in your tuition and iwll be shipped to you along with each course assignment at no additional cost. Only the best textbooks are chosen and penned by the most imminent authors.

11. Are the courses self-paced and completed at my leisure?
Students are shipped one course at a time with each three or four credit hour course taking approximately eight weeks to complete. KCNH requires most courses to be completed within eight weeks. Most colleges use the words "self-paced" to attract students, but we've learned if there is no "projected turn-in" date, coursework is never finished on time. This method is called "Independent-Guided" studies, and not "Self-Paced". Although there is structure, there is freedom. When a student lags behind with his/her "turn-in" date because of sickness, vacations, loss of job, etc., our faculty is most understanding and makes provisions for extensions.

12. Is KCNH accredited?
Yes, but not regionally accredited. However, students get confused about accreditation and some colleges [even] mislead students who inquire about accreditation. When a student asks: "Are you accredited?" It must be assumed he/she is asking, "Are you regionally accredited?" To our knowledge, there are no regionally accredited schools, colleges, or universities of natural health in America at this point in time. This means, it is doubtful that credits will transfer to other colleges or universities that are regionally accredited. In the near future some colleges will probably attain regionally accredited. At the present time, this is not a significant matter. A more important question for you to consider is, "Does the college of your choice offer a quality education?" And if it does, "How will you determine that?" (See "Confusing Terms and Their Meanings")

Kingdom College of Natural Health's certificate, diploma, and degree programs are fully accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP).

13. Are there any groups that can legally accredit, license, or certify graduates of naturopathic colleges?
No. Many associations, organizations, & councils claim they have the right & authority to accredit (sometimes license or certify) individuals to practice all forms of naturopathy, acupuncture, herbology, iridology, homeopathy, & other forms of healing. None of them, regardless of the name, has this authority. State laws supersede any certificate granted to an individual by any group. Cases are being fought in court everyday & not one of the so called "accrediting" or "certifying" groups has defended a practitioner they've certified. Joining such groups gives a practitioner a false sense of well-being and safety, but these [certifying] groups have failed to produce results. Their promises to "fight for" certain rights of practitioners have been forgotten. Practitioners are left to fight alone and pay their own court fees; not a single court case has been won by a practitioner who wasn't licensed by the state. Certification and/or licensure by any group when not approved/accredited by a state where a practitioner practices is worthless should a "practitioner" be taken to court (See "Confusing Terms and Their Meaning").

14. Is there a cost for an evaluation of my academic experiences?
No. Most colleges charge a non-refundable fee of $50.00-$75.00. We do not charge for evaluations. Why? When a student applies to several colleges, these costs become a financial burden and may cost a potential student upwards of $300.00.

15. How do I apply for an evaluation of my academic education?
Complete the proper application in the catalogue or online. Select the degree of your choice. IMPORTANT: You need only complete the application and resume form in the catalogue or the one online. Tell us everything about yourself. The more the better. If approved, you will be contacted by telephone within 24 hours after we receive your application. The evaluator will be happy to answer any questions when you talk with him/her by telephone. However, you will not be officially enrolled until you sign our enrollment agreement and return it to KCNH. Once your signed agreement is received, you will be considered officially enrolled and your first assignment and textbook will be shipped the same day. Then, you will have sixty (60) days after your enrollment date to mail KCNH your transcripts. This method has worked well for the student and KCNH. It gives a student an opportunity to get enrolled quickly without any delays. In the event we (KCNH) never receive the transcripts as promised, a student is expelled from the program. At this juncture, such a drastic measure on our part has not been necessary.

16. Will my coursework be returned to me after it's graded?
Only the grade sheet will be returned to you, with the exception being that of workbooks. All other student homework will be destroyed. Students must make copies of their homework before shipping it to KCNH.

17. What are the minimum enrollment requirements?
You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. In addition, a high school diploma, GED, or its equivalent is required.

18. Do I have to pay to apply?
No. Your first payment is not due until you accept, sign, and return your enrollment agreement to KCNH for your degree. Your first payment is to be sent along with your sign agreement.