Founded in New Zealand in 1978, ACHS launched in the United States in 1989 and became the first accredited completely online college offering holistic health education, with certificate, diploma, and undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Our flexible, online programs, highly qualified faculty, diverse student body, and commitment to exceptional online education make ACHS the perfect choice for you. Your ACHS education is accredited by the DEAC (www.deac.org) and recognized throughout the holistic health community. Through our mission, American College of Healthcare Sciences will foster competence, professionalism and cooperation in holistic healthcare, and preserve and share knowledge in natural medicine.