The university has expanded and strengthened the academic and clinical education of naturopathic medicine practitioners. It has developed unique academic degree programs in acupuncture and Oriental medicine, nutrition, exercise science and wellness, herbal sciences and psychology, as well as specialized non-degree programs, that reflect its founding philosophy. The university has also extended this philosophy to the study and practice of applied behavioral science. The university's educational approach is an integrated one, offering traditional didactic instruction combined with innovative, problem-based learning in a rigorous academic environment. The learning experience emphasizes academic excellence, the development of individual talents and mastery of critical competencies.
Students learn under the guidance of outstanding faculty.
Over eighty percent of the university's health sciences faculty members have earned doctoral degrees, and many are successful private practitioners who contribute a wealth of practical experience to the classroom. Student clinicians are also trained to recognize when other modes of treatment are in the best interests of the patient and to make appropriate referrals to colleagues in other health care professions. Bastyr University is dedicated to educating individuals to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. In practice and research, these professional healers and graduates with strong foundations in the natural health sciences will continue to integrate scientific method with the wisdom and proven benefits of traditional ways, while calling forth the intangible, and often miraculous, healing power native to each individual and living system. All Rights Reserved.