Course of Study for Integrative Health Studies

MA Requirements

Required Coursework: The MA requires 40 units of coursework
Directed Electives allow students to focus on their area of specialization, selecting from a list of courses taught by core and adjunct faculty. Directed electives are determined in consultation with the student’s academic advisor. Some of these units may be taken outside the program.

Full-Time or Part-Time Curriculum: Students may complete the program in a minimum of two years. They may also pursue the curriculum on a part-time basis, and complete their course of study within five years.

Advising: Students are required to set up advising appointments every semester, and to sign a contract intended to help them elucidate clear goals and work toward achieving their degrees.

Integrative Seminars: The Integrative Seminars (Part I and Part II) are the culminating courses for the MA degree. This seminar is a scholarly process designed to demonstrate critical knowledge in the students’ area of study. It also demonstrates the ability to design, conduct, and assess applied research in integrative health and to engage professional skills. It provides an opportunity for students to reflect critically upon all work accomplished during the course of the program, while clarifying professional goals. Students must develop a focused interest and present a modified thesis on an integrative health research subject of their own interest.

I. Required Courses Wellness Curriculum -34 units
IHL 5000 Integrative Anatomy and Physiology (2)
IHL 6021 Epidemiology and Environmental Health(2)
IHL 6031 Integrative Wellness Coaching (2)
IHL 6032 Integrative Wellness Management (3)
IHL 6052 Advanced Wellness Coaching (2)
IHL 6034 Mind/Body Approaches (2)
IHL 6035 Movement and Stress Management (1)
IHL 6036 Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine (3)
IHL 6100 Communication Practicum (1)
IHL 6550 Integrative Nutrition (3)
IHL 6558 Multicultural Perspectives in Health Care Delivery (3)
IHL 6909 Internship (2)
IHL 6600 Ethics of the Healing Relationship (2)
IHL 6784 Healthy Aging (2)
IHL 6998 Integrative Seminar I (2)
IHL 6999 Integrative Seminar II (2)

II. Required Courses for the Sound and Healing Focus-34 Units
IHL 5000 Integrative Anatomy & Physiology (2)
IHL 6031 Integrative Wellness Coaching (2)
IHL 6035 Movement and Stress Management (1)
IHL 6036 Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine (3)
IHL 6100 Communication Practicum (1)
IHL 6236 Sound Science and Sound Therapies I (1)
IHL 6237 Sound Science and Sound Therapies II (1)
IHL 6238 Ancient & Contemporary Sound Healing (3)
IHL 6242 Auditory Stimulation (2)
IHL 6290 Music Practicum (3)
IHL 6299 Sound Healing Capstone (2)
IHL 6558 Multicultural Perspectives in Health Care Delivery (3)
IHL6909 Internship (2)
IHL 6600 Ethics of the Healing Relationships (2)
IHL 6784 Healthy Aging (2)
IHL 6998 Integrative Seminar 1 (2)
IHL 6999 Integrative Seminar 2 (2)

III. Required Courses for the Sound and Healing Focus & Wellness Curriculum-39 Units
IHL 5000 Integrative Anatomy & Physiology (2)
IHL 6031 Integrative Wellness Coaching (2)
IHL 6032 Integrative Wellness Management (3)
IHL 6035 Movement and Stress Management (1)
IHL 6036 Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine (3)
IHL 6052 Advanced Wellness Coaching (2)
IHL 6100 Communication Practicum (1)
IHL 6236 Sound Science and Sound Therapies I (1)
IHL 6237 Sound Science and Sound Therapies II (1)
IHL 6238 Ancient & Contemporary Sound Healing (3)
IHL 6242 Auditory Stimulation (2)
IHL 6290 Music Practicum (3)
IHL 6299 Sound Healing Capstone (2)
IHL 6558 Multicultural Perspectives in Health Care Delivery (3)
IHL6909 Internship (2)
IHL 6600 Ethics of the Healing Relationships (2)
IHL 6784 Healthy Aging (2)
IHL 6998 Integrative Seminar 1 (2)
IHL 6999 Integrative Seminar 2 (2)