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Institutional InformationInstitutional LearningOutcomesGraduates of all SCNM programs are expected todemonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and attitudesupon completion of their prescribed program:1. Depth and breadth of knowledge of their discipline2. Application of basic sciences to their field of study3. Ethics and professionalism4. Skills for scholarship and lifelong learningInstitutionalInformationLocationSCNM’s campus, research institute, and medical centerfacilities are located in Tempe, Arizona—a sophisticated cityof culture and learning. SCNM shares Tempe with ArizonaState University, thereby providing our students with a richcollege atmosphere and an abundance of affordablehousing, research, and entertainment opportunities. Tempeis a great place to learn, live, work, and play.PhoenixTempe is part of the Greater Phoenix Metro area, one of thetop ten largest metropolitan areas in the United States. The“Valley of the Sun” has all the diversity of big-city life withoutthe big-city cost. Among these assets are flat terrain, simpletransportation routes, and a light-rail system. Not only is thetransportation system evolving, but the housingcommunities provide comfortable, affordable homes fornew and longtime residents.With 300 days of sunshine each year, the Phoenix Metro areais a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Students enjoy hiking,biking, boating, swimming, golf, tennis, horseback riding, andeven skiing and snowboarding during the winter months inbeautiful northern Arizona. They also enjoy weekend and daytrips to breathtaking Sedona, Tucson, the Grand Canyon,Mogollon Rim, and the White Mountains.Entertainment venues, fine dining, and shopping settings areplentiful, as well as countless golf courses. Along with thecosmopolitan treasures of the Herberger Theatre, BalletArizona, The Phoenix Symphony, and the world-renownedHeard Museum, the cities that make up Greater Phoenix arehome to numerous professional sports teams including theArizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks,and Phoenix Coyotes. Tempe is also a sports mecca with theASU Sun Devils, spring training for Major League Baseball,P a g e 6 2021-2022 Course Catalogthe annual Rock ‘N Roll Arizona Marathon, and the IronmanArizona Triathlon.Phoenix is fortunate to be a growing city with a healthyeconomy. Uniquely, the cost of living in Phoenix and Tempeis lower relative to other metropolitan cities housingnaturopathic colleges.SCNM CommunityThe Tempe campus includes the SCNM Medical Center andNeil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine located in theSCNM Community Commons, which convey the excitementand enthusiasm that the staff, faculty, and students bring tothe SCNM community. SCNM is a highly respected sourceof information in the natural healthcare field. SCNM’sfaculty, staff, and administrators collaborate to deliver abold, innovative, and dynamic education. Those who spendtime on campus know that SCNM’s sense of communitymakes these goals a reality.The SCNM Community Commons, a LEED platinumcertified building, features the integrative Neil RiordanCenter for Regenerative Medicine, teaching kitchen, yogastudio, a medical library, Bourneman Board Room with highdefinition teleconferencing, Thorne Auditorium, classrooms,18 group study/meeting rooms, weight and cardio room,student lounge, wellness rooms, café, and the SCNMMedicinary. The first building of its kind at any naturopathiccollege, the Commons engages the public as it reshapes theSCNM experience. The SCNM campus also generates cleanelectricity, provides shade, and reduces energy coststhrough the installation of solar-panel-covered structuresover 80% of all parking spaces. Abundant light, evidencebased design, and sustainable and non-toxic materialscreate an atmosphere that delights the eye as it inspireshealing, learning, and community engagement. The top-ofthe-line Steelcase furnishings are functional andenvironmentally sustainable, providing students, patients,and the public comfortable and ergonomically soundseating throughout the Community Commons.The academic buildings are well equipped to serve the needsof the community. SCNM classrooms, SCNM medicalfacilities, and the Community Commons are equipped withpresentation technology and wireless internet. In addition,computers are available for student use throughout theSCNM Library and at the SCNM Medical Center. To top it alloff, the beauty of the medicinal gardens creates anatmosphere for community learning, campus events, andmedical conferences. The gardens also provide botanicalsfor classroom instruction and lab experiences.Founded principally by naturopathic physicians Michael andKyle Cronin, SCNM is one of six recognized colleges ofnaturopathic medicine in the United States. It is also the firstmedical school in the Phoenix Metropolitan area.

Institutional InformationProspective students are invited to experience SCNM bytouring the campus and/or sitting in on a class or a clinicalshift. For more information, please visit the SCNM websiteor call the School of Naturopathic Medicine at 480.222.1136or School of Nutrition at 480.809.9738 to speak with anadmission representative and schedule your visit to SCNM.Student CommunityThe student community at SCNM includes individuals fromdiverse backgrounds and experiences with a sharedcommitment to integrative and natural healthcare. Studentdemographic information is available on the StudentConsumer Information page on the SCNM website.SCNM Medical &Research FacilitiesNeil Riordan Center forRegenerative MedicineFor two generations the name Riordan has beensynonymous with medical advances harnessing the body’sinnate healing ability. The Neil Riordan Center forRegenerative Medicine at SCNM builds on this legacy,turning the tide from symptom suppression to regenerationand healing. The Neil Riordan Center for RegenerativeMedicine is located in a beautiful 6,200 square foot space onthe ground floor of the SCNM Community Commonsbuilding. Through patient care, research, and medicaleducation, Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicinehelps to usher in a new era in the treatment of pain andchronic disease by: Developing innovative, safe, effective, and promisingpractices for patients suffering from pain Training the next generation of physicians skilled inregenerative medicine Building the foundation for in vitro and clinical researchin regenerative medicine to explore new treatments andexplicate their mechanisms of actionRic Scalzo Institute forBotanical ResearchThe Institute’s Mission is to explore traditional medicines atthe cellular, molecular, and cultural levels to create novelbotanical solutions that support People, Plants, and Planet.The Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research, a state-ofthe-art molecular biology/phytochemistry laboratoryopened in the Spring of 2021. The Institute works incollaboration with the natural products industry,foundations, and other academic institutions and labs todevelop new products and improve existing botanicaltherapeutics through scientific exploration grounded inclinical and traditional herbalism’s rich history. The Institutehouses multiple laboratory facilities including a BiosafetyLevel 2 molecular and cellular biology laboratory withcell/virus culture capabilities, a compound isolationlaboratory, and a compound identification and quantificationfacility. Bioassay-guided characterization, purification, andisolation of botanicals is a proven process that our researchteam utilizes to achieve success in creating novel, evidencebased natural products.SCNM Medical CenterThe SCNM Medical Center is a fragrance-free facilityconsisting of natural and recycled building materials andnon-toxic paint. It is designed to support and enhancepatient care and student learning through indoor healingspaces.The SCNM Medical Center creates a clinical environmentunique to any naturopathic clinical setting. Hydrotherapy, acore modality in naturopathic medicine and an importantcomponent of European water spas, comprises nearly thirtypercent of the Center and includes a custom-designedsteam area, two saunas (far-infrared/radiant), and ahydrotherapy/color therapy suite. There are also two minorsurgery suites with high-definition video equipment forrecording or transmitting certain procedures, with patientconsent, for learning purposes. Intravenous therapies, whichcan be a prominent treatment method for many healthconditions, are provided in the IV Suite.Equipment andTechnologyIn addition to serving patients’ health needs, the SCNMMedical Center and Neil Riordan Center for RegenerativeMedicine are the on-campus training sites for naturopathicmedical students’ clinical training. Designed with videotechnology in each of the 7 classrooms and 37 exam rooms,the SCNM medical facilities support student learning in theclinical environment. Corporate sponsors donated large LCDmonitors to each classroom which enhance the physicians’ability to use online resources, display a patient’s electronichealth record (EHR), and closed-circuit observation of examrooms when appropriate. This technology allows studentsto gain immediate feedback from their attending physician.In addition, state-of-the-art medical equipment in each examroom was donated by Welch-Allyn. Naturopathic medicalstudent learning is supported through the Clinical ResourceCenter, a specialized clinical collection that is an extensionof the SCNM Library. The collection features resources inP a g e 7 2021-2022 Course Catalog

Institutional Informationnaturopathic modalities including acupuncture, botanicalmedicine, nutrition, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, andenvironmental, physical, and mind-body medicine. TheSCNM Library subscribes to electronic books, journals, andspecialized medical, naturopathic, and nutrition databasesthat supplement the on-campus print resources.SCNM was the first naturopathic medical school toimplement an EHR system in 2010. The utilization of EHRincreases medical research opportunities and enhancespatient benefits through electronic record keeping andcommunication among the SCNM Medical Facilityphysicians and other healthcare providers. SCNM recentlyupdated the system to eClinicalWorks. This new systemsupports a patient portal and telemedicine.SCNM LaboratoryThe SCNM Medical Center Laboratory is a CLIA moderatecomplexity laboratory and is accredited by COLA. Studentsare required to participate in laboratory posts in which theygain a finer understanding of laboratory diagnostic tests, aswell as OSHA and CLIA standards. While on laboratory post,naturopathic medical students have the opportunity tocollect and prepare samples and perform CLIA-waivedtesting.While some laboratory testing is done on site, the SCNMMedical Center laboratory also contracts with LaboratoryCorporation of America (LabCorp) and Sonora QuestLaboratories for standard diagnostic tests. The laboratoryutilizes 15 additional specialty labs for testing not availableat LabCorp or Sonora Quest.SCNM MedicinaryThe SCNM Medicinary, located in the CommunityCommons, is Arizona’s largest natural medicinary with thelargest inventory of homeopathic medicines and botanicaltinctures in Arizona. Naturopathic medical students arerequired to complete a one-credit course in which they learnabout how the SCNM Medicinary operates. Covered topicsinclude choosing high-quality supplements, safety andprescribing of botanical tinctures, inventory management,providing customer service, and more. The Medicinaryserves the patients of in-house physicians, providers acrossthe Greater Phoenix area, and the general public.P a g e 8 2021-2022 Course CatalogNaturopathic ExtendedSite Community ClinicsNaturopathic Medicine students may also receive theirclinical training at community clinics. These clinics givestudents unique opportunities to provide treatment andgain skills and experience in a community healthcaresetting and enhance their cultural competence workingwith diverse patient populations. Treatments often includenutritional intervention, clinical nutrition, botanicalmedicine, physical medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy,and prescription medicines when necessary. To learn moreabout SCNM’s Community Clinics, please visitS a g e Fo u n d a t i o nwww.sage.scnm.eduH a m i l to n E l e m e n t a r y Sc h o o ntary-schoolM i s s i o n o f M e rc ywww.amissionofmercy.org/arizonaPhoenix Rescue Mission – Changing livesRoosevelt Health t-healthcenterSojourner r-centerSouthwest Center for est-centerfor-hiv-aids

Institutional InformationOversightAcademic AccreditationThe Arizona State Board of Private PostsecondaryEducation granted a license to SCNM as a degree-grantinginstitution in April 1993 to offer the Doctor of NaturopathicMedicine program. In October 2018, SCNM was granted alicense to offer the Master of Science in Clinical Nutritionand Master of Science in Nutrition Business Leadershipprograms.SCNM’s naturopathic medical program is accredited by theCouncil on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME), theprogrammatic accreditor for naturopathic medicineprograms. A copy of the CNME Handbook for Accreditationfor Naturopathic Medical Colleges and Programs is availablein the SCNM Library.SCNM’s doctorate and master’s programs are alsoaccredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC),including the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Master ofScience in Clinical Nutrition, and Executive Master ofScience in Nutrition Business Leadership.For additional information, please contact:A r i z o n a S t a t e B o a rd f o r P r i v a t e P o s t s e c o n d a r yEd u c a t i o n1740 West Adams, Suite 3008, Phoenix, AZ 85007Phone: 602.542.5709 https://ppse.az.gov/C o u n c i l o n N a t u r o p a t h i c M e d i c a l Ed u c a t i o n342 Main Street, PO Box 178, Great Barrington, MA 01230Phone: 413.528.8877 Fax: 413.528.8880www.cnme.orgHigher Learning Commission230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604Phone: 312.263.0456 Fax: 312.263.7462www.hlcommission.orgP a g e 9 2021-2022 Course Catalog

Academic CalendarAcademic CalendarFall QuarterSpring QuarterOctober 4, 2021 - December 26, 2021April 4, 2022 - June 26, 2022Aug 9Sep 27 – Oct 1Oct 4Oct 4 –7Oct 4 – 15Oct 8Nov 14Nov 15 – 18Nov 15 –19Fall Online Orientation opensND LIVE New Student OrientationFall Classes BeginMS Add/Drop CoursesND Add/Drop Didactic CoursesLast Day to Pay Tuition & FeesMS Mid Quarter - End of Session AMS Add/Drop Session B CoursesWinter Quarter RegistrationFeb 7Mar 28 – Apr 1Apr 4Apr 4 – 7Apr 4 – 15Apr 8May 15May 16 – 19May 16 – 20Spring Online Orientation OpensND LIVE New Student OrientationSpring Classes BeginMS Add/Drop Session A CoursesND/MS Session C Add/Drop Didactic CoursesLast Day to Pay Tuition & FeesMS Mid Quarter - End of Session AMS Add/Drop Session B CoursesSummer Quarter RegistrationDec 11 – 15Dec 13 – 17Dec 17Dec 20Dec 20 – 30Dec 20 – 30Dec 21Dec 26Dec 27 – 31Dec 29Dec 27 – 31Certification Exam - Nutrition SpecialistND Final ExamsND End of Fall QuarterGraduation CeremonyND Student Recess - Didactic OnlyND Clinic Rotations (Break weeks)ND Final Grades DueMS End of Fall QuarterMS Student RecessMS Final Grades DueJun 11 – 15Jun 13 – 17Jun 17Jun 18Certified Nutrition Specialist Exam (MSCN)ND Final ExamsND End of Spring QuarterGraduation CeremonyJun 20 – Jul 1Jun 22Jun 26Jun 27 – Jul 1New Years – College/MC ClosedJun 29Jul 4ND Clinic Rotations (Break weeks)ND Final Grades DueMS End of Spring QuarterMS Student RecessMS Final Grades DueNov 25 – 26Thanksgiving - College/MC ClosedMay 30Jun 20Jun 20 – Jul 1Memorial Day - College/MC ClosedJuneteenth - College/MC ClosedND Student Recess – Didactic OnlyIndependence Day – College/MC ClosedWinter QuarterSummer QuarterJanuary 4, 2022 - March 27, 2022July 5, 2022 - September 25, 2022Jan 4Jan 4 – 7Jul 5Jul 5 – 8Summer Classes BeginMS Add/Drop Session A CoursesJul 5 – 15ND Didactic/MS Session C Add/Drop CoursesJul 8Aug 2Aug 3 – 5Aug 14Aug 15 – 18Aug 15 – 19Aug 8Last Day to Pay Tuition & FeesNPLEX Basic Science Exam (ND - Q8)NPLEX Clinical Science ExamMS Mid Quarter - End of Session AMS Add/Drop Session B CoursesFall Quarter RegistrationFall Online Orientation OpensSep 12 – 16Sep 16Sep 19 – 23Sep 19 – 30Sep 19 – 30Sep 21Sep 24Sep 25Sep 26 – 30Sep 28ND Final Exams (Except Q8)ND End of Summer Quarter (Except Q8)ND Quarter 8 - Final ExamsND Student Recess - Didactic (Except Q8)Clinic Rotations (Break Weeks 1 & 2)ND Final Grades Due (Except Q8)White Coat CeremonyMS/ND Q8 – End of Summer QuarterMS/ND Q8 - Student RecessMS/ND Q8 – Final Grades DueJan 7Winter Classes BeginMS Add/Drop Session A CoursesND Didactic/MS Session C Add/DropCoursesLast Day to Pay Tuition & FeesFeb 1Feb 2 – 4Feb 13Feb 14 – 17Feb 14 –18Feb 7Mar 14 – 18Mar 18Mar 21 – Apr 1Mar 21 – Apr 1Mar 21 – 25Mar 23Mar 26Mar 27Mar 28 – Apr 1Mar 30NPLEX Basic Science Exam (ND - Q8)NPLEX Clinical Science ExamMS Mid Quarter - End of Session AMS Add/Drop Session B CoursesSpring Quarter RegistrationSpring Online Orientation OpensND Final Exams (Except Q8)ND End of Winter Quarter (Except Q8)ND Student Recess - Didactic (Except Q8)ND Clinic Rotations (Break Weeks 1 & 2)ND Quarter 8 - Final ExamsND Final Grades Due (Except Q8)White Coat CeremonyMS/ND Q8 – End of Winter QuarterMS/ND Q8 - Student Recess

State University, thereby providing our students with a rich college atmosphere and an abundance of affordable housing, research, and entertainment opportunities. Tempe is a great place to learn, live, work, and play. Phoenix Tempe is part of the Greater Phoenix Metro area, one of the top ten largest metropolitan areas in the United States. The