Welcome
President’s Welcome Message
Welcome! You are reading my 25th and final catalog message as Sonoran University’s president. Over the past quarter century, I’ve witnessed Sonoran’s programmatic growth and innovation, campus expansions and construction, and the launch and maturation of signature initiatives like the Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine, an interdisciplinary non-opioid approach for patients with chronic pain; the Virtual Health Center, a virtual patient experience that engages Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition students; the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research, where scientists and clinicians explore how medicinal plants act on a cellular level in a state-of-the-art laboratory; and a Community Health program whose seven sites provide quality healthcare to people living in underserved and marginalized communities. Above all, Sonoran has earned a reputation for academic excellence, as evidenced by our students’ and graduates’ consistently high pass rates on licensure and certification examinations and their subsequent professional achievements and contributions.
A university catalog is more than a collection of programs and course descriptions. The catalog is also a commitment to standards and expectations – both for students and for the university. The policies included in the catalog are designed, regularly reviewed, and revised, to support student learning and uphold the highest academic standards. The roster of faculty members introduces the teachers and mentors who will help you succeed in your academic endeavors. I also hope that the course descriptions excite and inspire you as you join the Sonoran University Community to begin your course of study to become a healthcare professional.
Thank you for pursuing a career that makes a difference in people’s lives. I am grateful that you are beginning your journey at Sonoran University of Health Sciences.
Yours in health,
Purpose and Publication Notice
This catalog is effective September 30, 2024.
Sonoran University of Health Sciences Course Catalog is published to provide applicants and the general public with information about educational programs, policies, and procedures. This catalog does not constitute a contract. Sonoran University reserves the right to make changes in the regulations, rules, and policies set forth in this publication. The University will communicate those changes with reasonable notice to interested parties. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information available at the time the copy is prepared for this catalog, Sonoran University does not guarantee its accuracy. Students are responsible for understanding and complying with all policies and procedures contained in the most recent catalog and in other publications distributed by Sonoran University. A student’s course of study is guided by the curricula published annually in this catalog. Information, programs, and requirements are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the administration. The University reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of this catalog at any time. This catalog supersedes all previous editions.
Sonoran University is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit corporation accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and approved to offer degrees by the Arizona Naturopathic Physicians Board of Medical Examiners and Arizona State Board of Private Postsecondary Education. Sonoran University’s Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) program is accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME). In addition to the ND program, HLC has approved Sonoran University to offer distance education courses and programs, including the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition (MSCN), Master of Science in Nutrition Business Leadership (MSNBL) and Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSCMHC). Sonoran University’s MS in Clinical Nutrition program fulfills the didactic requirements to sit for the Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) exam and has been approved for CNS candidates to earn 349 hours and meet the required competencies for the Supervised Practice Experience (SPE), see Academic Accreditation and specific program Information to learn more about accreditation and certification.
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