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 | |
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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 |
Elective - Medicinal Plants/Ethnobotany (3-4 units): | Units | |
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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 | |
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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 |