Hawthorn University is licensed by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Hawthorn’s programs are recommended by The National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) which is currently working to develop a US nationwide credential and certifying exam. The Holistic Nutrition Credential Board (HNCB) test has been developed and beta tested and received a trademark for their certification (“Certified in Holistic Nutrition” CHN).

Hawthorn has been approved by the International Organization of Nutrition Consultants (IONC) after a thorough review of all our programs. They were wowed by the breadth and depth of Hawthorn’s Degree Programs awarding their gold star of approval to the Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition and the Doctor of Science in Holistic Nutrition programs. Graduates of these programs are recognized as Registered Orthomolecular Health Practitioners (ROHP). Graduates of the Masters of Science in Health and Nutrition Education and the Nutrition Consultant programs may use the designation of Registered Nutritional Consultant Practitioner (RNCP) upon graduating.

Regarding the validity of your degree in another country or state, we suggest that you look up the relevant legislation in your country or state and search for ‘Nutrition Consultant’ to familiarize yourself with the laws pertaining to the practice of nutrition in your locale.