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The Bachelor of Arts in Cinematic Arts & New Media is an online digital media degree that helps students understand their unique creative process and create unique work.  This online communications degree covers more than just the technical side of media production through project-based coursework that focuses on building the students’ portfolios.  The curriculum uses design, visual aesthetics, sound, and the use of still and moving images to imagine and realize a creative vision, allowing students to choose the projects, classes, and topics they are passionate about.  Coursework teaches you techniques related to camera, software, storytelling, troubleshooting, and the creative process as you learn to use the web and social media to get your message out.  You will work on highly collaborative projects in a safe creative environment focused on inner growth and the creation of meaningful work from the deepest level, creating deep bonds with classmates.  With this degree you will learn the Transcendental Meditation technique which reduces stress, enhances clear thinking, and heightens creativity.

Maharishi International University offers an accredited online business administration degree, the Master of Business Administration in Sustainable Business.  This online business administration degree is designed for individuals who care about both people and the environment and want to integrate this with business.  As companies recognize the importance of sustainability, there is a growing need for people who know how a business can be both profitable and environmentally friendly.  With this program you will learn how to create or support a profitable business that offers life-sustaining products and services; you will also grow as a person.   

The curriculum is designed into a block system with students only taking one course at a time and with each semester based on a main function of business, such as marketing, accounting, or operations.  This allows you to learn more with less stress, gaining a deeper understanding of the course material with better retention.

Enhance your knowledge and degree with this health and wellness online degree.  Where ancient wisdom and modern science intersect, students dive into human potential and consciousness.

Study the philosophy of Yoga and learn how Yoga practice enhances your life.  Meditation leads to clearer thinking while social transformation can lead to a more peaceful world.  Gain a modern perspective on consciousness using the Maharishi Vedic Science.  

One of the central topics covered is Transcendental Meditation.  This evidence-based technique:

• Promotes inner peace and wellness
• Enhances clear thinking
• Improves learning ability
• Boosts creativity

Self-realization is the key in this health and wellness online degree.  The central idea of the program is that each person is a unique individual.  Learn to bring balance to the body, mind, and emotions, empowering clients to make improvements in their lives and to assist them through change.  

In addition to awakening your innermost self so that you can guide others in the process, you will learn to identify a client’s unique mind-body constitution and techniques to promote change.   

Graduates of this health and wellness online degree are ready to:

• Instill self-confidence 
• Develop intrinsic motivation
• Boost self-esteem
• Build a foundation of trust both in oneself and others
• Use Ayurveda wellness techniques

Enter the next generation of healthcare with this unique health and wellness online degree.  Learn to establish and maintain a state of yoga in your life and teach others how to do the same. 

The curriculum teaches Ayurveda wellness techniques and hones yoga teaching techniques.  For example, students learn to refine cues, manage the classroom environment, behave ethically, and plan lessons.  Study the Maharishi Yoga Asanas specialization to learn about “steady pleasantness” and ways to cultivate coherence between mind, body, and consciousness, enhancing health and happiness.  

This online health and wellness degree is mostly online, allowing you to set your own schedule, but does require 160 hours of in-person training, allowing you to practice hands-on assists and modifications.

The Bachelor of Arts in Ayurveda Wellness & Integrative Health from Maharishi International University is an online health and wellness degree that integrates modern medicine and science with the natural Ayurveda approach.  According to the National Institutes of Health, Ayurvedic medicine, one of the world’s oldest medical systems, is a complementary health approach to modern medicine that originated in India and has evolved there over thousands of years.  As the only accredited bachelor’s in Ayurveda in the United States, students in this program receive hands-on clinical training on creating wellness naturally while surrounded by a supportive virtual community of like-minded students.  Courses offer in-depth training on how to conduct Ayurvedic consultations, learning how to use holistic modalities to assess, maintain, and restore balance on different levels of the mind-body system.  With this online health and wellness, degree students study the business side of operating a consulting practice along with a range of natural therapeutic techniques that incorporate all aspects of mind, body, behavior, and environment in a scientific framework.

The online Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology and Health is a research program designed to give students experience in Maharishi AyurVeda and other natural healthcare practices. Students will study aging, mental health, molecular biology, neuroscience applications, cardiovascular health, and more. Students enjoy the support of fellow researchers who are dedicated to finding natural cures and remedies.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Biostatistics
• Science and technology of consciousness
• Advanced topics in physiology and integrated medicine

Students who are part of the Ph.D. program will specialize in one area of health such as neuroscience, applied molecular biology, or stress-related mental health disorders. Doctoral-level training leads to discoveries being published. The online doctor of philosophy program in physiology and health can lead to a rewarding career helping people become healthier through prevention-oriented practices.

The Master of Arts in Consciousness and Human Potential is an online health and wellness degree program from Maharishi International University for individuals interested in examining consciousness as viewed by Maharishi Vedic Science.  This program is based on Vedic science’s description of consciousness as existing in and by itself, independent of a personal owner.  The goal of this program is to unfold the student’s inner potential by mastering practical knowledge that will transform their lives, creating coherence, harmony, and world peace.  

The curriculum examines the interaction between brain functioning and consciousness, parallels between the unified field of physics and the field of consciousness, and the connection between individual and collective consciousness.  You will study such fields as neuroscience, physics, and the social sciences while heightening your creativity, deepening critical thinking skills, and improving your writing ability along with other important career and life skills.  A number of specializations are available, including:

• Physiology and Health
• Advanced Maharishi Vedic Science
• Reading the Vedic Literature
• Maharishi Vedic Technologies
• Educational Applications of Maharishi Vedic Science

The Master of Science in Aromatherapy & AyurVeda Wellness from the Maharishi International University is a unique online health and wellness degree program.  As aromatherapy becomes a popular complement to standard medical treatment, individuals can complete this program as a way to set themselves apart from other aromatherapy practitioners.  This holistic and scientifically-based program includes instruction in personalized application techniques through Maharishi AyurVeda Pulse Diagnosis along with deep knowledge of the therapeutic and chemical properties of essential oils.  This program starts from a scientific basis of physiology, pathology, and chemistry, teaching the structure of aromatic molecules in essential oils, their chemical functions and reactions, biosynthesis, and therapeutic properties.  You will then go on to study unique tools and techniques that help identify subtle aspects of the mind and body to use as a basis for essential oil recommendations.

Even though this is an online health and wellness degree, you will meet a community of online students from around the world who are also deeply committed to wellness, positive values, and personal inner growth.  Coursework includes online discussions, allowing for the exchange of experiences and points of view along with the opportunity to develop new friendships.

Maharishi International University offers an online health and wellness degree, the Master of Science in Maharishi AyurVeda & Integrative Medicine, for those interested in studying the Maharishi AyurVedaSM health system.  The Maharishi AyurVedaSM health system addresses the body, mind, and environment of individuals, helping them become holistically healthy through a natural yet scientific approach.  The curriculum integrates natural techniques with modern medicine in the only accredited Master of Science in Ayurveda available in the United States.  Courses offer an integrated and balanced approach to wellness, covering a variety of modalities that include:

• Herbal supplementation
• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Principles of homeopathy, osteopathy, and more

One of the benefits of this online health and wellness degree is flexibility.  You can complete the part-time program in about 8 to 9 hours of work per week, learning at a relaxed pace.  You will also have the opportunity to connect with classmates online, forming a supportive community of students and professors with a passion for natural healthcare.

You can learn a holistic and systems-based approach to farming with the Bachelor of Arts in Regenerative Organic Agriculture from Maharishi International University. This online agriculture bachelor’s program focuses on ecological design and farm management. Your online studies cover such topics as:

• Plant sciences
• Soil regeneration
• Water conservation
• Permaculture design

Through the online agriculture program, you learn to improve water efficiency, increase biodiversity, and enhance the production of feed, fiber, and healthy foods. Graduates find successful careers in farming, consulting, and food entrepreneurship.

You can join a growing field with the Certificate in Regenerative Organic Agriculture from Maharishi International University. This online agriculture certificate program delves into such areas as:

• Mycology
• Agronomy
• Animal sciences

Through the online agriculture program, you learn from instructors with decades of organic farming experience. Students learn to create food production systems that align with sustainability principles—economically viable and ecologically sound while promoting the nourishment and well-being of individuals and the local community.

Be one of the first in the country to earn a Master of Science in Regenerative Organic Agriculture from Maharishi International University. This online agriculture master’s degree program supports the creation of resilience in our economy and our environment.

Through the online agriculture graduate program, you learn to establish ethical relationships with our planet’s natural resources, adding value to your community and your career. Graduates develop a fundamental shift in our strategies to preserve soils, water, and biodiversity. Your online courses cover such topics as:

• Horticulture
• Agroforestry
• Medicinal herbs
• Regenerative farming systems