Holistic Health Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies
The Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies is an interdisciplinary program that is intended for those who wish to pursue advanced studies related to the whole person and mind-body-spirit integration.
This program is based on the philosophy of the interconnectedness of all nature and grounded in the principles, strategies, and concepts related to optimizing the quality of life through mind-body-spirit integration.
This 36-credit program (27-credit core course requirement and 9 elective credits) provides professionals with the educational framework necessary to explore the role of holistic health as an integration of Western conventional (allopathic) and Eastern traditional approaches to health, spiritual, and psychological meaning and our relationship with the environment.
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The program focuses on the study of principles and techniques that ensure mastery of content and competence in mind-body-spirit integration, quality of life, and complementary (traditional) health care. Course work is based on a scientific foundation and a philosophical paradigm that includes both Eastern and Western approaches to health. The program provides the framework for students to develop a personal philosophy based on holistic principles related to physical, social, mental, spiritual, and emotional well being. Opportunities are provided to explore choices within holistic health that affect human connectedness and encourage respect and cooperation with others and with the environment. |
Required Courses
HH500 Anatomy and Physiology: A Holistic Approach
HH501 Foundations of Holistic Health
HH502 Advanced Healing Methods
HH515 Holistic Stress Management
HH520 Energy Medicine
HH525 Holistic Perspectives: Counseling Techniques
HH530 Research Methods
HH555 Holistic Spirituality
HH599 Project in Holistic Health
Electives
HH535 Eastern Approach to Nutrition
HH540 Humor and Healing
HH545 Ayurvedic Approach to Mind-Body Healing
HH550 Healing Arts: Music, Movement, Journaling
HH560 Native American Medicine
HH565 Homeopathy
HH570 Special Topics in Holistic Health
Course Descriptions
Holistic Health Graduate Certificate Program
This program is for students who wish to pursue knowledge related to holistic health, but do not wish to complete a master’s degree. A minimum of 18 credits is required for the certificate. HH500 and HH501 are required courses. Other courses should be chosen in consultation with an adviser. Students who wish to change their status from the certificate program to the M.A. program must have at least a B average in the certificate program, adhere to the admission criteria stated above, and file an application with the admissions committee.
Required Courses:
18 credits of graduate-level holistic health courses, including HH500 (Anatomy and Physiology: A Holistic Approach) and HH501 (Foundations of Holistic Health). Electives chosen upon advisement.
Course Descriptions