Clinical Herbalism & Botanical Therapeutics™
College of Herbal ScienceThe Clinical Herbalism & Botanical Therapeutics™ Program is a comprehensive professional education program designed to develop competency in the science, formulation, safety, and practical application of herbal and botanical preparations. Students progress from foundational herbal science and materia medica into plant constituents, formulation principles, herbal preparations, dosage and measurement concepts, safety and contraindications, client education, botanical product development, and applied herbal practice. Rather than focusing solely on memorizing individual herbs, the program teaches students how to think systematically about botanical formulation—why an herb is selected, how multiple botanicals work together within a formulation, how preparation methods influence use, what safety considerations must be evaluated, and how botanical recommendations should be documented and communicated responsibly. Applied coursework incorporates teas, infusions, decoctions, tinctures and extracts, infused oils, salves, topical preparations, herbal baths and soaks, and other botanical applications while emphasizing responsible scope of practice and evidence-informed decision-making. Graduates who successfully complete all academic and competency requirements earn the Certified Clinical Herbalist™ credential from KISSED University of Healing Arts & Sciences.
- Credit hours
- 30
- Format
- Online, self-paced academic coursework with applied formulation activities and competency-based assignments. Selected botanical laboratory experiences may be completed through approved at-home, virtual, or in-person formats as designated by the University.
- Start
- Open Enrollment — Start Anytime
- Duration
- Approximately 8–12 months self-paced
The Clinical Herbalism & Botanical Therapeutics™ Program is a comprehensive professional education program designed to develop competency in the science, formulation, safety, and practical application of herbal and botanical preparations. Students progress from foundational herbal science and materia medica into plant constituents, formulation principles, herbal preparations, dosage and measurement concepts, safety and contraindications, client education, botanical product development, and applied herbal practice. Rather than focusing solely on memorizing individual herbs, the program teaches students how to think systematically about botanical formulation—why an herb is selected, how multiple botanicals work together within a formulation, how preparation methods influence use, what safety considerations must be evaluated, and how botanical recommendations should be documented and communicated responsibly. Applied coursework incorporates teas, infusions, decoctions, tinctures and extracts, infused oils, salves, topical preparations, herbal baths and soaks, and other botanical applications while emphasizing responsible scope of practice and evidence-informed decision-making. Graduates who successfully complete all academic and competency requirements earn the Certified Clinical Herbalist™ credential from KISSED University of Healing Arts & Sciences.
Where this program leads
A comprehensive professional pathway from foundational herbal science through applied botanical formulation and professional herbal practice, culminating in a Certified Clinical Herbalist™ credential.
Entry point: No prior herbal certification required. Appropriate for beginning herbal students and professionals seeking formal education in applied herbal science.
- Step 1Foundations
Begin with herbal science, terminology, plant identification principles, preparation concepts, and professional foundations.
- Step 2Materia Medica
Develop a systematic working knowledge of medicinal plants, their traditional uses, constituents, preparations, precautions, and applications.
- Step 3Botanical Science
Study plant constituents, extraction principles, formulation reasoning, and factors influencing botanical preparations.
- Step 4Applied Formulation
Learn to formulate teas, infusions, decoctions, tinctures, oils, topical preparations, and other botanical products.
- Step 5Safety & Client Application
Apply contraindication awareness, herb-drug considerations, client education, documentation, and responsible scope.
- Step 6Professional Practice
Integrate herbal knowledge into organized, ethical professional practice and botanical product/service delivery.
- Step 7Capstone
Design and defend a comprehensive botanical formulation portfolio demonstrating integrated competency.
- Step 8Certification
Successfully complete the curriculum, final examination, and capstone to earn the Certified Clinical Herbalist™ credential.
- Professional Herbal Practice
- Botanical Wellness Education
- Herbal Product Formulation
- Botanical Product Development
- Herbal Retail & Product Consultation
- Integrative Wellness Practice
- Trichology and Beauty Practice Botanical Integration
- Wellness Coaching Botanical Education
- Community Herbal Education
- Herbal Workshops and Continuing Education
- Entrepreneurial Botanical Practice
- Advanced Herbal and Botanical Studies
Professional directions are illustrative. The University does not guarantee employment, income, licensure or external board certification.
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Payment options
Program tuition is paid in full, or — where this program supports it — by purchasing eligible courses individually as you progress. The options this program offers are the ones shown at checkout.
How enrollment works
Apply first — the application is free. An approved application confirms you may enroll; enrollment and course access follow payment.
Disclosures
A KUHAS certificate of completion records the education you completed and we assessed. It is not state licensure and not external board certification, and outcomes vary by learner and jurisdiction. All tuition and fees are non-refundable once paid, except where applicable law requires otherwise.