Goal 01: Communication

Goal 02: Critical Thinking

Completed with ENGL 1120 /ENGL 1121   if taken at ARCC.

Goal 03: Natural Sciences

Optional: May be taken to reach MnTC total. MnTC Goal 03 Course List  

Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning

Optional: May be taken to reach MnTC total. MnTC Goal 04 Course List  

Goal 05: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences

• Required courses:

• INTS 1200 /SOC 1200  - Introduction to Diversity Studies Credits: 3 
• PSYC 1110 - General Psychology Credits: 4
• PSYC 1145 - Positive Psychology: The Study of Happiness and Well-Being Credits: 3

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• Select one:

• ANTH 2201 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
• SOC 1111 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Goal 06: Humanities/Fine Arts

• MUSC 2135  - Music Therapy, Techniques and Materials Credits: ​2

Goal 07: Human Diversity

Completed with CMST 2220  if taken at ARCC.

Goal 08: Global Perspective

Optional: May be taken to reach MnTC total. MnTC Goal 08 Course List  

Goal 09: Ethical/Civic Responsibility

• Select one:

• PHIL 1110 - Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3
• PHIL 1200 - Medical Ethics Credits: 3

Goal 10: People and the Environment

Optional: May be taken to reach MnTC total. MnTC Goal 10 Course List  

Program Goals

By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning goals:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills;
2. Evaluate the fundamental principles of integrative health and healing, trends in holistic health and wellness, and the complexities of this advancing field;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit of the human system and its application in the integrative health and wellness coaching setting;
4. Integrate an advanced depth of understanding of the diverse psycho-social, cultural, environmental, and global factors of the human experience as they apply to health and wellness coaching;
5. Evaluate the role of healing strategies for self-care (including their application within health and wellness coaching), as well as strategies within the healthcare system;
6. Synthesize the coaching structure and process for tailored application to each client relationship;
7. Apply key coaching psychology theories including Motivational Interviewing to facilitate client positivity, empowerment, self-efficacy, and self-determination;
8. Identify the growing body of scientific literature to support the efficacy of Integrative Health and Healing, as well as Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching;
9. Describe ethical responsibilities in the practice of holistic healing; integrate the health and wellness coaching scope of practice, legal, and ethical considerations into the coaching practice;
10. Demonstrate proficiency in health and wellness coaching through the synthesis of the foundational and advanced skills, theory, lab, and clinical educational content; and
11. Describe holistic healing philosophies and healing concepts with consideration to the social, cultural, environmental, and global perspectives of healing.

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.

1st Year

2nd Year