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2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Integrative Health & Healing Certificate


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Total Credits: 29

Major Code: 8010
CIP Code: 513306

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. Ideal candidates for the certificate program will have previously earned a degree in healthcare. The Integrative Health and Healing certificate program is intended to enhance current skills and abilities used in a healthcare setting.

Program Requirements: 26 credits


Note


*IHH 1100  is strongly recommended as a first course or concurrently with other courses.

**IHH 2105 /MASG 2105  is offered every other year. Refer to the course schedule to see upcoming availability.

Program Electives: 3 credits


Choose from the following to equal three credits.

Note


*IHH 2106  & IHH 2107  are offered every other year. Refer to the course schedule to see upcoming availability.

Program Information


Program Goals


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

  1. Evaluate the fundamental principles of integrative health and heal­ing, trends in holistic health, and the complexities of this emerging field;
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit of the human system;
  3. Describe holistic healing philosophies and healing through social, cultural, environmental, and global perspectives of healing;
  4. Evaluate the role of healing strategies for self-care as well as strategies in the healthcare system;
  5. Describe ethical responsibilities in the practice of holistic healing; and
  6. Identify current scientific literature to support the emerging field of Integrative Health and Healing.

Completion Requirements


  • A minimum of 12 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above must be completed at ARCC.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
  • A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
  • All course requirements must be complete before a certificate will be awarded.
  • 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 courses are offered online or in the evening.

1st Year


Total: 9 credits

Spring Semester


Total: 9 credits

2nd Year


Fall Semester


Total: 11 credits

Spring Semester


Total: 3 credits

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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