Description

Integrative health is an emerging field focused on integrative and holistic health, providing you with a broader perspective on treatment using approaches from allopathic and complementary medicine to elicit the best health outcomes.

The BS program in integrative health provides a foundation in integrative health, a holistic approach to wellness that focuses on the mind, body and spirit. The program provides students with a foundation of innovative and interprofessional approaches to serving and supporting diverse populations.

Students learn to differentiate the ethics, legalities and standards of practice of integrative health and to think critically about different therapies, modalities and practitioners. Coursework and experiences include an emphasis on research and evidence-based practices and gaining an understanding of the historical and cultural foundations of the integrative health field.

Graduates are qualified for a career as a patient representative for integrative health, which involves assisting patients in obtaining services and in understanding policies, and in making health care decisions regarding integrative health. Graduates may be employed in hospitals, doctor offices, wellness and fitness centers, as well as holistic centers.