MUIH Online Application

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Welcome to Maryland University of Integrative Health's online application.

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Start Date

Please note that not all programs are available to start during each term. If the program you wish to apply for is not available, please try selecting a new start date.

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Start Date

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Upcoming Class start date

Spring 2024 classes start this Sunday, January 7th. If this class start does not work for you please take a look at our other available start dates.

Fall 2024 Program Selection

Fall 2024 Trimester

Please select the program for which you intend to apply.

Please select your desired program format.

Please select your area of concentration/pathway.

Please indicate if you have completed any of these coaching programs:

Please indicate if you have completed the C-IAYT:

Have you completed the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy Program ?

On the way to completing Master of Science in Clinical Herbal Medicine you automatically complete all the requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Herbal Studies; however, in order to receive the certificate, you must be formally enrolled in the PBC program. Please select whether you would like to be enrolled in the PBC (Note: this involves no extra costs to you and is recommended).

On the way to completing Master of Science in Herbal Product Design and Manufacturing you automatically complete all the requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Herbal Studies; however, in order to receive the certificate, you must be formally enrolled in the PBC program. Please select whether you would like to be enrolled in the PBC (Note: this involves no extra costs to you and is recommended).

On the way to completing Master of Arts in Integrative Health Studies you automatically complete all the requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Integrative Health Studies; however, in order to receive the certificate, you must be formally enrolled in the PBC program. Please select whether you would like to be enrolled in the PBC (Note: this involves no extra costs to you and is recommended).

Please note that in accepting admission to the Master of Arts in Health and Wellness Coaching (MA HWC) you also accept admission to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching (PBC HWC). The reason you are being enrolled in the PBC HWC is because you automatically meet all of the requirements for this program on the way to completion of the MA HWC. Completion of the PBC HWC meets a key requirement necessary for being credentialed by the main accrediting organizations for health and wellness coaching. Earning the PBC HWC allows you to get a head start on your coaching career as you finish the curricular requirements of your master’s program. I acknowledge this statement.

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Spring 2024 Program Selection

Spring 2024 Trimester

Please select the program for which you intend to apply.

Please select your desired program format.

Please select your area of concentration

Please indicate if you have completed any of these coaching programs:

Please note that in accepting admission to the Master of Arts in Health and Wellness Coaching (MA HWC) you also accept admission to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching (PBC HWC). The reason you are being enrolled in the PBC HWC is because you automatically meet all of the requirements for this program on the way to completion of the MA HWC. Completion of the PBC HWC meets a key requirement necessary for being credentialed by the main accrediting organizations for health and wellness coaching. Earning the PBC HWC allows you to get a head start on your coaching career as you finish the curricular requirements of your master’s program. I acknowledge this statement.

On the way to completing Master of Science in Herbal Product Design and Manufacturing you automatically complete all the requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Herbal Studies; however, in order to receive the certificate, you must be formally enrolled in the PBC program. Please select whether you would like to be enrolled in the PBC (Note: this involves no extra costs to you and is recommended).

On the way to completing Master of Science in Clinical Herbal Medicine you automatically complete all the requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Herbal Studies; however, in order to receive the certificate, you must be formally enrolled in the PBC program. Please select whether you would like to be enrolled in the PBC (Note: this involves no extra costs to you and is recommended).

Start Date

Summer 2024 Program Selection

Summer 2024 Trimester

Please select the program for which you intend to apply.

Please select your desired program format.

Please select your area of concentration/pathway.

Program Selection

Individual Application

Please select the program for which you intend to apply.

Please select your desired program format.

Please indicate if you have completed any of these programs:

Please select your area of concentration/pathway.

Please indicate if you have completed any of these yoga programs:

Please indicate if you have completed any of these coaching programs:

Have you completed the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy Program ?

Start Date

On the way to completing Master of Science in Herbal Product Design and Manufacturing you automatically complete all the requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Herbal Studies; however, in order to receive the certificate, you must be formally enrolled in the PBC program. Please select whether you would like to be enrolled in the PBC (Note: this involves no extra costs to you and is recommended).

On the way to completing Master of Arts in Integrative Health Studies you automatically complete all the requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Integrative Health Studies; however, in order to receive the certificate, you must be formally enrolled in the PBC program. Please select whether you would like to be enrolled in the PBC (Note: this involves no extra costs to you and is recommended).

On the way to completing Master of Science in Clinical Herbal Medicine you automatically complete all the requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Herbal Studies; however, in order to receive the certificate, you must be formally enrolled in the PBC program. Please select whether you would like to be enrolled in the PBC (Note: this involves no extra costs to you and is recommended).

Online Coaching Lab Requirement

If you are an applicant of the hybrid or online program, please be aware that this program requires combination of 24 to 28 live online coaching labs. Coaching labs are typically scheduled on Mondays or Tuesdays (EST) - students of the Health & Wellness Coaching program are responsible for signing up for these labs before the course begins.

Special scheduling accommodations cannot be made.

Spring 2023 Program Selection w/ Acupuncture

Spring 2023 Trimester

Please select the program for which you intend to apply.

Please select your desired program format.

Please select your area of concentration

On the way to completing Master of Science in Herbal Product Design and Manufacturing you automatically complete all the requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Herbal Studies; however, in order to receive the certificate, you must be formally enrolled in the PBC program. Please select whether you would like to be enrolled in the PBC (Note: this involves no extra costs to you and is recommended).

Please note that in accepting admission to the Master of Arts in Health and Wellness Coaching (MA HWC) you also accept admission to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching (PBC HWC). The reason you are being enrolled in the PBC HWC is because you automatically meet all of the requirements for this program on the way to completion of the MA HWC. Completion of the PBC HWC meets a key requirement necessary for being credentialed by the main accrediting organizations for health and wellness coaching. Earning the PBC HWC allows you to get a head start on your coaching career as you finish the curricular requirements of your master’s program. I acknowledge this statement.

Have you completed any of the following programs?

Start Date

Fall 2022 with Acupuncture Program Selection

Fall 2022 Trimester

Please select the program for which you intend to apply.

Please select your desired program format.

Please select your area of concentration/pathway.

I am applying to the PBC Integrative Health Studies and upon completion plan to apply to MUIH’s Doctor of Clinical Nutrition program

On the way to completing Master of Science in Clinical Herbal Medicine you automatically complete all the requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Herbal Studies; however, in order to receive the certificate, you must be formally enrolled in the PBC program. Please select whether you would like to be enrolled in the PBC (Note: this involves no extra costs to you and is recommended).

On the way to completing Master of Science in Herbal Product Design and Manufacturing you automatically complete all the requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Herbal Studies; however, in order to receive the certificate, you must be formally enrolled in the PBC program. Please select whether you would like to be enrolled in the PBC (Note: this involves no extra costs to you and is recommended).

On the way to completing Master of Arts in Integrative Health Studies you automatically complete all the requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Integrative Health Studies; however, in order to receive the certificate, you must be formally enrolled in the PBC program. Please select whether you would like to be enrolled in the PBC (Note: this involves no extra costs to you and is recommended).

Please note that in accepting admission to the Master of Arts in Health and Wellness Coaching (MA HWC) you also accept admission to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching (PBC HWC). The reason you are being enrolled in the PBC HWC is because you automatically meet all of the requirements for this program on the way to completion of the MA HWC. Completion of the PBC HWC meets a key requirement necessary for being credentialed by the main accrediting organizations for health and wellness coaching. Earning the PBC HWC allows you to get a head start on your coaching career as you finish the curricular requirements of your master’s program. I acknowledge this statement.

Have you completed any of the following programs at MUIH?

Start Date

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When matching transcripts and other records we must know if you had a previous name

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For individuals considering federal financial aid or VA benefits as a method of payment for your tuition, your social security number is required to track/link your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and/or military benefits information to this application.

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Program Restrictions

Maryland University of Integrative Health is unable to enroll residents of your home state in this program.

Please contact the Graduate Admissions Office to discuss your options.

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Education History

Educational History & Official Transcripts

Please list your bachelor's degree, master's degree, and all degrees earned beyond a bachelor's degree. Official transcripts must be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office for all degrees earned.

If your bachelor’s or master's degree was not completed at a college or university accredited by an accreditation body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, copies of the institution’s academic catalog may be required and course syllabi may be requested. If your bachelor’s or master's degree was completed at a college or university outside of the United States, a third-party course-by-course academic evaluation is required. See the Academic Catalog for more information for international students.

MUIH ALUMNI & STUDENTS
If you are an alumni or current student of the University, you are not required to resubmit any transcripts you have already supplied to the Graduate Admissions Office. If you have taken additional coursework since graduating, please supply those transcripts as part of your application. Otherwise, the Graduate Admissions Office will contact you should anything additional be required.

Prerequisites

Applicants' transcripts will be reviewed to confirm the successful completion of the following prerequisite requirements from a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education*:

Nutrition Science: 12 semester credit hours at the graduate level. Examples include courses in macronutrients, micronutrients, life cycle nutrition, and nutrition therapy.
Biochemistry: 6 semester hours at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Physiology or Anatomy & Physiology: 3 semester hours at the undergraduate or graduate level
Clinical or Life Sciences: 12 semester hours at the undergraduate or graduate level. Examples include courses in biology, microbiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, botany, genetics, pathophysiology, and organic/inorganic chemistry. Three credits of research literacy may be applied toward the 12-credit requirement. Nutrition courses not used to meet the “Nutrition Science” requirement may be applied to the “Clinical or Life Sciences” requirements.
Behavioral Science: 3 semester hours at the undergraduate or graduate level. Examples include courses in psychology, motivational interviewing, and principles of health behavior/behavior change.

*This requirement is waived for applicants who hold one of the following credentials:

Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) by the Board of Certification of Nutrition Specialists (BCNS)
Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN) by the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board (CNCB)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Based on the statements above, I believe that I meet the criteria to have prerequisites waived

Prerequisites

Applicants' transcripts will be reviewed to confirm the successful completion of the following prerequisite requirements from a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

3 semester credits of Organic/Biological Chemistry (graduate or bachelor’s level acceptable)
3 semester credits of Physiology and/or Pathophysiology (graduate or bachelor’s level acceptable)

NBHWC

Individuals who are an NBHWC National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach are eligible for 10.5 credits of advanced standing and will only need to complete 19.5 credits of coursework at MUIH. Such students are exempt from taking the following courses at MUIH: COA605 (1.5 cr), COA610 (3 cr), COA616 (3 cr), COA620 (3 cr), and COAPSA (0 cr). To receive advanced standing, students must submit official documentation of their NBHWC before starting their first class at MUIH.

NBHWC & ICF

Individuals who are an NBHWC National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach are eligible for 10.5 credits of advanced standing and will only need to complete 19.5 credits of coursework at MUIH. Such students are exempt from taking the following courses at MUIH: COA605 (1.5 cr), COA610 (3 cr), COA616 (3 cr), COA620 (3 cr), and COAPSA (0 cr). To receive advanced standing, students must submit official documentation of their NBHWC before starting their first class at MUIH.

Individuals who are an ICF Associate (ACC), Professional (PCC), or Master (MCC) Certified Coach are eligible for 6 credits of advanced standing and will only need to complete 24 credits of coursework at MUIH. Such students are exempt from taking the following courses at MUIH: COA610 (3 cr), COA620 (3 cr), and COAPSA (0 cr). To receive advanced standing, students must submit official documentation of their ICF program before starting their first class at MUIH.

Advanced Standing for C-IAYT and ERYT 500 Certification

Individuals who hold the C-IAYT certification designation are eligible for up to 6 credits of advanced standing in MUIH’s M.S. Yoga Therapy program, if they pass the course equivalency exams. To receive advanced standing, students must indicate this at the time of their application for admission and must submit official documentation of their credential(s) before starting their first class at MUIH.

Such students are exempt from taking the following courses at MUIH pending successful completion of an equivalency exam administered by MUIH prior to the start of the student’s first course in the program: YOGA611 Theoretical Foundations for Yoga Therapy (2 cr), YOGA615 Breath and Health (1 cr), and ISCI613 Mental Health and Mind Body Science (3 cr).

ICF

Individuals who are an ICF Associate (ACC), Professional (PCC), or Master (MCC) Certified Coach are eligible for 6 credits of advanced standing and will only need to complete 24 credits of coursework at MUIH. Such students are exempt from taking the following courses at MUIH: COA610 (3 cr), COA620 (3 cr), and COAPSA (0 cr). To receive advanced standing, students must submit official documentation of their ICF program before starting their first class at MUIH.

Integrative Nurse Coach Academy Program

Graduates of the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy Program are eligible for:

three (3) graduate elective credits of advanced standing in the Master of Arts Integrative Health Studies program

Integrative Nurse Coach Academy Program

Graduates of the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy Program are eligible for:

three (3) graduate elective credits of advanced standing in the Master of Science Health Promotion program

Educational History

Enter your educational history here, being sure to include all schools from which you have earned a bachelor’s degree, as well as any degrees earned beyond a bachelor’s. Use the box below to search for your school(s) and verify the address is correct before proceeding to the next section.

If you need to add additional schools, click Add another school below.

If you were able to find all of your schools using the Educational History Lookup section, please check I was able to look up all my schools and do not need to manually enter any information before proceeding to the next section.

If one or more of your schools do not appear in the Educational History Lookup section, please first verify that you have spelled the school’s name correctly. You may then use the following Educational History Manual Entry section to manually input your school’s information. If none of your previous schools are in the lookup, please check None of my schools came up in the Lookup search before proceeding to the next section.

Educational History Lookup

None of my schools come up in the lookup search.

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Educational History Manual Entry

If your school is not found in the above list, please enter the name and address below.

I was able to look up all my schools and do not need to manually enter any information.

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You must enter at least one school in the above Educational History section in order for your application to be fully considered and processed.

Experience

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Additional Information

Are you a United States citizen?

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Is English your primary language?

What is your primary language?

ATTENTION:

All graduate programs require applicants to meet that English proficiency standard. Applicants who have earned a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States, Canada (excluding province of Quebec), United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand are considered to have met that standard. Additionally, applicants who have earned degrees with English as the primary language of instruction may also satisfy the English language requirement - this must be confirmed by the credit evaluation services used by the applicant when having their degree(s) evaluated.

ATTENTION:

All graduate programs require applicants to meet that English proficiency standard. If English is not the primary language of study, applicants are required to take an English proficiency examination and meet minimum scores set by MUIH in order to be considered for admissions. Either the TOEFL or IELTS exam can be used to meet this requirement.

What type of U.S. visa do you currently hold, if any?

Are you a permanent U.S. resident?

If yes, what is your Alien #?

What type of immigration status do you plan to hold while at MUIH?

Are you planning to request an I-20 Form for an F-1 student visa?

Should you be admitted academically, you will be requested to complete the international student application I-20 Form and submit appropriate documentation to be considered for an F-1 visa.

ATTENTION:

F-1 Visas are not available for this program. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 410-888-9048 ext. 6647 or admissions@muih.edu before proceeding.

Are you applying for Federal Financial Aid?

Attention

For individuals considering Federal Financial Aid as a method of payment for your tuition, your social security number is required to track/link your FAFSA information to this application. Please make sure you have added this on p.2 of the application.

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal act?

If yes, please explain below.

What is your academic relationship with MUIH?

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Have you ever been suspended or dismissed from MUIH?

Have you ever been employed at MUIH?

Military Affiliation?

Will you use military education benefits?

Attention

For individuals considering VA benefits as a method of payment for your tuition, your social security number is required to track and link your military benefits information. Please make sure you have added this on p.2 of the application.

Are you a graduate of any of the following schools?

Are you considering applying for any other programs?

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If your school is not found in the above list, please enter the name below.

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Referrals

How did you hear about Maryland University of Integrative Health?

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Recommendations

Academic or Professional Recommendations

Please provide the name and email address for two academic or professional recommendations. They will receive an email from your email address inviting them to submit a recommendation form online.

Recommendations must be provided by one of the following: faculty member, supervisor, professional colleague, dean, or academic director.

Yoga Professional Reference

Please supply one professional reference of someone who can verify your teaching experience as well as your ability to navigate graduate school successfully. If you have one been working as a sole practitioner, the reference should come from a mentor or person who directed the teacher training program you completed.

Waiver

By checking this box, I waive my right to view the contents of this letter. I understand that my decision to waive my right to review the evaluator’s comments submitted on this form will have no impact on the Admissions Committee’s decision.*

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If you do not waive your right to view the contents of this letter, do not check the box. Your decision to review the evaluator’s comments submitted on this form will have no impact on the Admissions Committee’s decision.*

*Please note that the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 accords admitted students the right to review these recommendations forms, unless that right is waived.

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