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What are the prerequisites for the program?
Students from any undergraduate major (from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution) can apply to the program. It is desirable to have social sciences, psychology, and biology coursework, but it is not required. Integrative Anatomy & Physiology is taught in the program.
Do I need to have an integrative health self-care practice?
Students are encouraged to develop an interest in such areas as yoga, fitness, herbalism, meditation, nutritional supplementation, Reiki, tai chi, Qigong, art therapy, sound healing, homeopathy, environmental health, bodywork, or guided imagery. Opportunities to deepen your exploration and knowledge in these modalities will be presented throughout the program.
How do I find an internship?
An internship advisor will work with you from the onset of the program, helping you to ascertain your interests in integrative health.
Do I need to attend the program full-time?
No. You can attend full-time (9 unites per semester), half-time (6 units) or part-time (1 to 5 units). You are only eligible for federal loans, however, if you are enrolled at least half-time (6 units). Most classes are offered in the evenings, weekends, or online, to make it easier for students to work while attending classes.
What can I do with this program?
In the rapidly growing field of integrative health and wellness, there is high demand for graduates who possess a strong foundation in integrative care modalities that honor both the wisdom traditions of diverse healing systems and the advancements in modern medicine. Our graduates excel as educators, researchers, administrators, coaches, entrepreneurs, and change-agents.
Graduates of the program work successfully as:
- Integrative health practitioners in private practice
- Integrative wellness coaches
- Integrative medicine clinics administrators
- Integrative health practitioners in hospitals
- Wellness program managers and coaches in corporations
- Spa managers and owners
- Practitioners in wellness clinics
- Holistic health educators
- Mind-body healing practitioners in physicians offices
- Directors of international nongovernmental organizations
Our unique and leading-edge program captures the essence of CIIS integral education through intellectual rigor, applied learning, and embodied practice. Students build skills that align with personal and professional goals by selecting electives that complement the foundational courses in the curriculum.
Are there plans to offer the Integrative Health Studies program online in the future?
Yes. The program will likely develop a hybrid-type of online curriculum, with short-term residency completed by distance learning over the course of a semester. We currently offer courses online.
Are there scholarships available?
We offer a limited number of partial-tuition scholarships available to incoming students. Inquire with Chanda Williams, program coordinator, at 415-575-6199 or cwilliams@ciis.edu.
Is CIIS accredited?
Yes. CIIS is accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges). |
