Integrative Health Studies Certificate
Integrative Health Studies Certificate
University of West Georgia
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Integrative Health Studies (IHS) Certification is to facilitate the development of leadership in Integrative Health by providing solid theoretical foundation in integrative health and introduction to the latest practices of integrative health in the U.S.
Background:
Integrative Health is one of the fast growing areas in the health industry. Combining the strengths of conventional and alternative systems of healing, integrative health is an exciting field for students preparing for health care licensure as well as health care professionals who are already licensed.
Integrative Health Studies Program Requirements
1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Completion of three core courses and four approved elective courses
Core Courses
1. Horizon Seminar: Introduction to Integrative Health Studies
2. Horizon Seminar: Trends in Integrative Health (Prerequisites: Introduction to Integrative Health Studies)
3. Horizon Seminar: Final Culminating Seminar (Prerequisites: Introduction to Integrative Health, Trends in Integrative Health Studies, and four approved elective courses.
Approved Elective Course List:
Below are acceptable electives - others will be permitted with consent of the director of the integrative health studies.
Horizon Seminar: Tao of Healing
Horizon Seminar: Integrative Mental Health
Psychology of Mind/Body
Clinical Hypnosis
Psychology of Dreams
Human Growth and Potential
Values, Meaning and Spirituality
Buddhist Psychology
Music and the Mind
Eastern and Transpersonal Psychology
Transpersonal Development
Practicum: Experience in Human Services (Integrative Health Services)
Biology of Aging
Multi-Cultural Counseling
Gestalt Therapy
Health Care Delivery Systems
Foundations of Nutrition
Health Policy
Sociology of Mental Health/Illness
Body and Society
Sociology of Emotions
Integrative Health Studies Program Checklist
Integrative Health Studies Program Coordinator:
Dr. Yoon Hang Kim, M.D., M.P.H.
Attention: Morgen East
Psychology Department
University of West Georgia
Phone 678.839.6510
jkim@westga.edu
meast@westga.edu
