ICNM
Admission Policy
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PREREQUISITES TO ENROL
Certificate or Diploma Program: A student must verify evidence of graduation from high
school or evidence of completion of a (GED) General Education Development.
Advanced Diploma: A student must verify evidence of graduation from high school and
evidence of completion of a ICNM diploma program
Other Programs: A student must have completed ICNM advanced diploma program
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COURSE CREDIT THROUGH LIFE EXPERIENCE/ADVANCED STANDING
In some cases a student may possess life experience, but lack transferable credit hours. In
such cases the academic review committee will determine the number of credits allowable.
The academic committee may utilize a variety of assessment tools in determining if the life
experiences are equivalent to the objectives of a course. Some of the assessment tools
utilized may consist of: Subject Challenge Test-Outs, Professional Portfolio Review,
Professional Reference Review, and other assessment tools.
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24 HOUR EVALUATION
In order to receive a quick evaluation of your education and life experience, simply fill out
(hand-written or typed) the Application/Resume and fax it to us for a decision by phone
within 24 hours concerning credits awarded, costs, payment, schedule, etc. You may mail
the resume to [email protected]
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DENIAL OF ADMITTANCE INTO A PROGRAM
ICNM has the right to deny admittance to any applicant based on the following:
• A history of violent and abusive behavior
• Mental Instability
• False statements on application
• Other reasons/conditions not listed in the aforementioned above.
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INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING APPROACH/HOME STUDY ALTERNATIVE
Programs of study at Ibadan College Natural Medicine are designed so courses can be
completed with maximum freedom of study and flexibility. When a student enrolls in a
program, course assignments are mailed to him/her. When a student completes a course,
new materials for the next course will be mailed to him/her. Students are encouraged to
contact ICNM by telephone, letter, or e-mail four weeks before the completion of each
course. ICNM will in turn ship their next course without interruption or delay. This method
helps a student to maintain his/her momentum, since he/she may be new to the distance
education arena. Each course assignment has a due date. This model keeps a student on
schedule
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EXAMINATION
Every college student is concerned about final exams because their final grade is most likely
determined by the final exam. We have learned from experience that many good students
actually freeze-up when they realize their final grade will be based on their score on the
final exam. Therefore, ICNM’s final exam is never more than 3-5 essay questions by open
book method and without a proctor. The final exam only constitutes 20% of your final grade.
We have taken this stance because the studies at ICNM are so extensive; it seems
redundant to allow the final grade to weigh heavily on the results of the final exam.
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ADVANTAGES AND SERVICES
Students are provided the course assignment and the information needed to purchase the
textbook(s). All textbooks used in ICNM programs are written by the most competent
authors who are experts in their field. ICNM uses innovative concepts that its leaders have
developed over many years of experience in the field of distance/non-traditional
education. These methods have proven time and again to be of benefit to students
according to their own testimonies.
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COURSEWORK AND CREDIT HOURS
A student is mailed one course at a time and the approximate time for completion is eight
weeks. There are no test requirements for students, since the coursework is very thorough
and the completed work is a reflection of how much a student has learned. Coursework
consists of multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, essays, true and false questions, and
outlines. To ensure a quality education for a student, we design courses that require 20-30
clock-hours per one credit hour of study. This means a 3 credit hour course will take
approximately 60-90 clock-hours to complete depending upon the abilities of a student.
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TUITION
THE ABOVE-MENTIONED TUITION & MONTHLY PAYMENTS MAY BE LOWER THAN
LISTED DUE TO MONTHLY SPECIALS AND PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNTS!
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PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARDS
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover. **No interest is
charged to students who use the monthly installment payment plans above.
A student’s hours may be reduced as well as monthly installment payments based on transcript credits
or life experience credit awarded.
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REFUNDS
When a student withdraws from a program within 30 days from the date of enrollment, the
80% of tuition will be refunded. Any materials provided by ICNM must be returned before a
refund will be given. 50% of the tuition will be returned to a student when he/she
withdraws between 30-60 days of acceptance. No refund will be given after 60 days of
acceptance.
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LATE FEES
Students electing to pay for their program on a monthly basis will be charged a late fee if
the tuition payment is not received in our offices by the 15th of the month.
NOTE: Repeated late payments and/or failure by a student to pay a contract as agreed, may
adversely effect a person’s credit rating. If a student becomes 60 days past due on payments,
grades, and courses will not be shipped until the student’s account becomes current.
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TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLETION
A student is sent only one course at a time. In most instances a student is allowed eight
weeks to complete each course. This is important, inasmuch as when a “Turn-In” date is not
given to a student, they tend to lag behind and get discouraged.
NOTE: Extensions are allowable in some cases when approved by ICNM.
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YEARLY LIMIT
• Certificate—8 months (3/4 years)
• Diploma—18 months (1 1/2 years)
• Advanced Diploma—36 months (3 years)
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COURSE RETURN POLICY
All coursework submitted for studies become the property of ICNM. Coursework will not be
returned, so you must make a photocopy for your own records.
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COURSE SUBSTITUTION POLICY
ICNM reserves the right to substitute any course at any time for any reason. The likelihood
of ICNM substituting a course is rare; however, occasionally a book goes out of print and
forces ICNM to substitute.
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COURSE DELIQUENCIES
It is the student’s responsibility to notify ICNM when additional time is needed to complete
a course. ICNM’s guidelines for completing courses are:
• All 3-4 credit hour courses should be completed within an 8 week period.
• All 6 credit hour courses should be completed within a 12 week period.
• Each thesis (15,000 words) should be completed within a 16 week period.
Students are allowed 2 extensions per course based upon approval from the Academic
Review Committee for extenuating circumstances. If a course is submitted within 30 days
after the date of the second extension due date, the student will receive an automatic grade
point deduction. However, if a student is given 2 extensions and has not submitted the
course within the 30 days following the 2nd extension due date, the student will have to
retake the course and pay a NGN25,000.00 fee to retake the course.
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AGREEMENT
Student agrees and understands that all coursework is given by correspondence. Ibadan
College of Natural Medicine, (ICNM) does not guarantee a graduate the right to practice
in the field of natural health, health counseling and/or consultation, or to practice any form
of medicine without state approval.
Ibadan College of Natural Medicine expressly reserves the right to change without notice all
information contained herein; including, but not limited to, the following: fees and tuition,
policy and procedures, degrees offered, required coursework and course offerings, and/or
degree/academic requirements.
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EXPLUSION POLICY
ICNM has the right to expel any student for the following reasons:
• Violent & abusive conduct directed toward ICNM faculty or staff
• Repeatedly displaying an obstinate (i.e., not able to be taught) attitude
• Mental Instability
• Any other reasons/conditions not listed above.
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JOB PLACEMENT
Ibadan College Of Natural Medicine does not offer a job placement service. It does, however,
make available to students referral requests that may come in from various companies
seeking qualified individuals. A database of students is maintained so this information can
be provided to parties requesting information. Students should periodically update
information to the database.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Students will have many reasons to enroll in a natural health program. Some may enroll
simply to increase personal knowledge, while others may enroll to gain knowledge that will
provide them with the necessary background to enter the field of natural health. Some
career opportunities that may be possible include: Natural Health Educator, Natural Health
Product Retailer/Wholesaler, Naturopath/Naturopathic Consultant, Holistic Health
Consultant, Nutrition Consultant, Natural Health Writer, and Natural Health Consultant.
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NON-DESCRIMINATION
The Ibadan College of Narural Medicine Non-Discrimination Policy does not permit
discrimination of the basis of gender, race, creed, national origin, familial status, disability,
or religion.