Integrative Health
Letter of Recognition
Who should take the Integrative Health "Letter of Recognition" courses?
health/mental health providers
allied health students
students studying or interested in human service/psychology/social work
anyone interested in health, healing, and wellness
Why take the courses for a "Letter of Recognition"?
A "Letter of Recognition" will be awarded to students who successfully complete the 11 hours of coursework listed below. The "Letter of Recognition" offers students a competitive edge in employment, develops their career portfolios, and provides documented proficiency in coursework which is helpful for specialization, further study at four-year institutions, or upward mobility within employment settings.
What courses are required?
IH 114 Integrative Approaches to Health & Healing 2 semester hours BIO 150 Medicinal Botany 3 semester hours BIO 215 Nutrition 3 semester hours IH 230 PSY 230 Health Psychology 3 semester hours
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Other Integrative Health Courses offered: |
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| IH 101 | Introduction to Mind-Body Skills | 1 semester hour |
| IH 110 | Tai Chi | 1 semester hour |
| IH 115 | Yoga | 1 semester hour |
| PE 120 | Water Aerobics | 1 semester hour |
What skills does a Integrative Health "Letter of Recognition" provide?
Five core skill/objectives are integrated into all courses (in addition to content-specific course objectives for each individual course.) Students will:
Apply Integrative Health philosophy and principles to practice.
Identify "gold standard" research that is the foundation for integrative health practices.
Demonstrate basic skills in "whole person care."
Demonstrate basic self-care skills to enhance workforce and personal wellness.
Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team to address health-care issues from a mind-body perspective