EXAMS: There will be one final exam in this course. The final exam will be the taken after all other course work is completed. The exam will be open book, but students are given a particular time frame in which to complete the examinations. The final exam must be taken by the end of the 10th week in the course.

GRADES: You receive a letter grade based on the following scale: Students start out with 100% on each assignment. The study guide is a separate assignment, midterm is a separate assignment, and the final exam is a separate assignment. Any mistakes, and/or written corrections, receive a 2% deduction per note or correction by your instructor. Also, on study guides, papers, and examinations. Spelling and grammar will be deducted 1% per mistake to a maximum of 20% deduction for mistakes and corrections, per each assignment.

90-100%    = A
80-89%      = B
70-79%      = C*
Below 70% = Fail

* You must receive a letter grade of C, or higher, to successfully complete the program.

PREREQUISITES: Certified Hypnotherapist Certificate from an approved quality Hypnosis School or Breyer State University Distance Learning CHT program. And, the previous class, if pursuing the full Bachelor of Science degree in MCH degree, or permission of the admin.

ENROLLING: You may enroll at anytime for this program! Breyer State University has a secure online credit card server, and so you can pay for courses right on line. Upon enrolling in the program, you will be given a unique student ID number and password to access the classroom for your course. Each course has its own classroom where all assignments are posted, as well as the course syllabus. All examinations are also accessed through the classroom. Each classroom has a chat room and a message board where students and faculty may communicate if an appropriate date and time can be set up with me.

PROGRAM COMPLETION: Upon successful completion of all courses and requirements in the program, as determined only by the University administration, you will be graduated and receive your Bachelor of Science Degree in your chosen specialty. In this case, specialty will be determined as Clinical Hypnotherapy. You receive official transcripts detailing the courses taken and semester hours awarded. These official transcripts may be used when applying to the Doctorate program in Clinical Hypnotherapy or for transfer credits to another university or program of your choice. You will also receive a beautiful Breyer State University degree diploma suitable for framing and displaying.

COMMUNICATION: You are encouraged to communicate with me. I am available to assist you in meeting your goals. Generally, e-mail communication is best.

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: There are two written assignments required for completion of this course, plus one exam which are located on the Internet site. For specific assignments, please click on the "Assignments" link.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Professor Dr. Alan R. Eastman, BA, MA (c), DCH, started his secondary education at the age of 17 by attended the Red Deer College, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, in 1987. First attending the general studies program, and then merging into the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Psychology program. Alan then transferred to the University of Lethbridge , in Lethbridge , Alberta , Canada , in the B.Sc. in Psychology program. Alan Eastman moved to the beautiful city of Calgary in 1990 to complete two Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree programs in 1993. Alan graduated from the University of Calgary with a BA degree in Psychology, and a BA degree in Geography.

Alan R. Eastman also completed two masters level overseas field study programs with the University of Calgary Graduate Geography Department. The first overseas masters' level course was completed on location in the Mediterranean and in the Near East . The studies centered on cultural and physical aspects of Italy , Greece , and Turkey . The following year Alan completed his overseas field study requirements with the University of Calgary , Graduate Geography Department, in the Eastern Caribbean islands. Alan studied cultural and physical elements of the various locations explored.

Alan Eastman furthered his post secondary graduate level education at the American Institute of Hypnotherapy, in Irvine , California , USA . He completed the requirements for and earned his Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy degree (DCH) in 1997. Alan has attended many postgraduate training seminars and classes in advanced clinical hypnotherapy techniques.

In May of 1997, Dr. Alan Eastman established his clinical practice in hypnotherapy in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Since that time, Alan has continued to expand his practice, professional opportunities, and education. Alan has developed and professionally recorded a series of at home self improvement programs available on audiocassette and CDs for stopping smoking, weight loss, eliminating anxiety and depression, deep relaxation, quick relaxation, and self hypnosis, complete pain relief, insomnia, and past-life regression therapy. Alan delivers seminars and presentations at many different venues in North America . Teaching the importance of relaxation, guided imagery, and the role hypnosis can play in the health of the mind, body, spirit, and soul. The Excel Center for Mental Health can be found online at http://www.ExcelCenter.com

Alan R. Eastman, DCH, is the current Executive Director of the Professional Board of Hypnotherapy, Inc. An international hypnotherapist organization offering networking, education, training, promotion, and on-line referral services. The Professional Board of Hypnotherapy can be found online at: http://www.HypnosisCanada.com

Alan Eastman, DCH is also employed by the Alberta Mental Health Board, Mental Health Crisis Response Team, which operates a province wide mental health crisis line, operating out of the Alberta Hospital , Ponoka. Alan is part of a mental health crisis response team that provides timely mental health interventions, and psychiatric evaluations at the request of the triage team at Alberta Mental Health Hospital in Ponoka , Alberta . Dr. Eastman recently received a 10 year distinguished service award for service to the mental health community from Regional Mental Health Services.

Professor Alan Eastman, DCH, is Senior Faculty and Chair of the Clinical Hypnotherapy Department at Breyer State University, Inc, USA . He develops and instructs courses in the curriculum of the Bachelor and Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy programs.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1). Understand the ethics of running a Clinical Hypnotherapy practice.
2). Understand the laws relating to your state and/or province in regards to hypnosis practice for professional practitioners, and for Clinical Hypnotherapists

ASSIGNMENTS: For specific assignments, please click on the "Assignments" link.

INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this program, you may contact the instructor at dreastman@shaw.ca.