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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Integrative Health & Healing, AS
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Total Credits: 60
Major Code: 5260
Program Description
The emerging field of Integrative Health and Healing (IHH) has captured the interest of healthcare providers, practitioners, and consumers. This program is designed for students, practitioners, and learners seeking to understand the exciting, new field of Integrative Health and Healing. For assistance in program planning, or to explore additional transfer options, students should schedule a time to meet with an academic advisor. The Associate of Science (AS) in Integrative Health and Healing degree program may transfer in part or in its entirety to baccalaureate institutions. Students should meet with a representative of the transfer institution when planning their program. Graduates from this program will want to further their education by transferring this degree to earn a baccalaureate degree and then a master’s degree in order to successfully practice in the field of Complementary Alternative Medicine.
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Program Requirements: 27 credits
Note
*IHH 2105 /MASG 2105 is offered every other year. Refer to college schedule for availability.
Program Electives: 3 Credits
Choose from the following for a minimum of 3 credits.
Note
*IHH 2106 and IHH 2107 are offered every other year. Refer to college schedule for availability.
General Education/MnTC Requirements: 30 credits
Complete a minimum of 30 credits from the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), including all courses listed. You must complete at least one course in six of the ten goal areas. One course may satisfy more than one goal area, but the course credits may be counted only once.
A. Written (one course required)
B. Oral (one course required)
Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
Optional: May be taken to reach 1 of 6 goals/MnTC total. MnTC Goal 04 Course List
Goal 05: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences
Goal 07: Human Diversity
Completed with PSYC 1110 if taken at ARCC.
Program Goals
By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning goals:
- Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Evaluate the fundamental principles of integrative health and healing, trends in holistic health, and the complexities of this emerging field;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit of the human system;
- Describe holistic healing philosophies and healing through social, cultural, environmental and global perspectives of healing;
- Evaluate the role of healing strategies for self-care as well as strategies in the healthcare system;
- Describe ethical responsibilities in the practice of holistic healing;
- Identify current scientific literature to support the emerging field of Integrative Health and Healing; and
- Create and participate in a comprehensive internship project in which to apply classroom knowledge to workplace experience.
Related Program Information
Many colleges require a 2.5 GPA or higher for admission.
Developmental Courses
Some students may need preparatory courses in the areas of English, mathematics, or reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward this degree.
Completion Requirements
- A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
- Satisfy residency requirements.
- A minimum grade of C must be earned in all Program and General Education/MnTC Requirements.
- Completion of specific degree requirements.
- To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
- The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.
Program Sequence
The sequence that follows is suggested for full-time students. Part-time students will need more time to complete this program. Most program courses are offered online or in the evening.
Note
This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on anokaramsey.edu.
You are encouraged to contact an academic advisor at 763-433-1230 for course planning assistance, information about transfer credit evaluation, and transfer options.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator and a member of Minnesota State. Disclaimer, Non-Discrimination Statement, and Student Consumer Information, such as graduation rates and median debt, can be found here: AnokaRamsey.edu/disclosures.
This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling the Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.
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