Program Overview

Integrated/holistic health is a unique and multidisciplined field that considers the importance of the inter-relationship between the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of human complexity as an integrated and inseparable whole.

We will navigate various healing traditions and medical systems, mind body medicine, herbal and plant medicines, whole foods and many other therapies under the Integrative/holistic health umbrella. We will address their history, diverse philosophical and practical principles in both traditional healing and contemporary medicine, associated research and historical challenges. This is a comprehensive approach to health rooted in the basic tenets of various healing traditions that span millenniums. Ultimately, we are bridging the educational gap related to these treatment options providing foundational knowledge, preparation, critical thinking, diverse experiences and approaches as well as promoting self-healing while nurturing and empowering individuality, expanding perspectives, compassion, empathy, tolerance, and genuine curiosity within culturally diverse populations.

Program Requirements

Core Course - Human Complexity Science & Wellness (3-4 units): Units
BIOL 130 Human Biology 3 units
BIOL 250 Human Anatomy 4 units
BIOL 310 Nutrition 3 units
KINE 305 Health-Related Fitness and Wellness 3 units
WELL 703 Holistic/Integrative Health Science 3 units
WELL 716 Foundations of Health and Well-Being 3 units
Core Course - Mind Body Medicine (3 units): Units
WELL 720 Energy Medicine: Foundation and Therapies 3 units
WELL 725 Introduction to Consciousness, Intent and Meditation 3 units
Core Course - Whole Foods (2-3 units): Units
WELL 728 Fundamentals of Food, Aging and Longevity 3 units
WELL 740 Conscious Eating: A Sustainable Approach to Health and Healing 2 units
WELL 743 Holistic Nutrition and Functional Foods 3 units
Elective - Medicinal Plants/Ethnobotany (3-4 units): Units
WELL 707 Foundations of Aromatherapy and Essential Oils 2 units
WELL 709 Aromatherapy Principles and Applications 4 units
WELL 723 Ayurvedic Aromatherapy 1 unit
WELL 726 Medicinal Plants and Multicultural Traditions 3 units
WELL 740 Conscious Eating: A Sustainable Approach to Health and Healing 2 units
WELL 743 Holistic Nutrition and Functional Foods 3 units
WELL 765 Everyday Uses of Herbs 3 units
Electives - Integrative Therapies (9-10 units): Units
FITN 334.1 Yoga I .5 - 1 units
FITN 334.2 Yoga II .5 - 1 units
FITN 334.3 Yoga III .5 - 1 units
FITN 334.4 Yoga IV .5 - 1 units
PSYC 310 Positive Psychology 3 units
WELL 706 Introduction to Reflexology 1 unit
WELL 707 Foundations of Aromatherapy and Essential Oils 2 units
WELL 709 Aromatherapy Principles and Applications 4 units
WELL 711 Sports Medicine Injuries and Prevention 3 units
WELL 713 Asian Bodywork Traditions Theory and Practice 1 unit
WELL 718 Stress Management Techniques for Health and Wellness 3 units
WELL 720 Energy Medicine: Foundation and Therapies 3 units
WELL 721 Foundations of Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine Theory 3 units
WELL 722 Integrative Therapies in Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation 2 units
WELL 723 Ayurvedic Aromatherapy 1 unit
WELL 724 Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching, Laws & Business 3 units
WELL 725 Introduction to Consciousness, Intent and Meditation 3 units
WELL 726 Medicinal Plants and Multicultural Traditions 3 units
WELL 728 Fundamentals of Food, Aging and Longevity 3 units
WELL 730 Meditation Techniques - Multicultural Practices 3 units
WELL 731 Introduction to Sound Healing 1 unit
WELL 732 Introduction to Qigong/Qi Gong .5 units
WELL 733 Tai Chi for Health 1 unit
WELL 740 Conscious Eating: A Sustainable Approach to Health and Healing 2 units
WELL 742 Herbal/Botanical Medicine and Ethnobotany 3 units
WELL 743 Holistic Nutrition and Functional Foods 3 units
WELL 760 Introduction to Holistic, Complementary and Integrative Health/Medicine 3 units
WELL 765 Everyday Uses of Herbs 3 units
Total Required Units: 20 - 24