Question:
I received their catalog in the mail today and they appear to belegitimate. They offer bachelor of science degrees in naturology (biologyand chemistry, basically), among other things, by correspondence. What Iam wondering is how well a degree from this institution would berecognized, especially in Canada (but also in the States). They areaccredited with the American Association of Drugless Practicionners, but Idon't know a whole lot about that organization as well.

Any help, preferably through e-mail, would be appreciated.

Answer: AIHT is bogus. The Ohio address of the school is a small healthfood storethat also offers tanning and massage. Their other address is, I believe, amail drop.

The Doctor of Naturology is something offered only by them, not recognizedor licensed by any state. It is *not* to be confused with the Doctor ofNaturopathy, which (when taken at one of the three legitimate, regionallyaccredited schools that offer the curriculum) will allow the successfulgraduate to legally practice in about 20 states.

The American Association of Drugless Practitioners, if I remember correctly,was a trade association at the time I checked it, and did not offeraccreditation -- and certainly not accreditation that would have anymeaningful value.

Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of legitimateholistic instruction via DL ... the Clayton College is generally thought tobe a scam, and I was impressed with Westbrook University, until I discoveredthat their two (supposedly independent)accreditors are relatedorganizations, one operating out of a healthfood store in Virginia, theother out of it's president's home in Las Vegas.

If anyone knows of *legitimate* programs in holistic health or holisticmedicine via DL, I'd be very interested in hearing about them.