Foundations of Holistic Health

Program Type
Undergraduate Certificate
Credential
Undergraduate Certificate
Mode of Study
Blended
Department
Department of Exercise, Health, and Sport Sciences

Tuition & fees

Costs include tuition, fees, & other costs such as books. See cost details

Credit hours

12 required credit hours. Most courses are equal to 3 credit hours. Browse course list

Program duration

Finish in as little as 1 year. Explore program requirements

Admissions

Rolling admissions. Begin program in fall, spring, or summer. View application process & deadlines

Program Highlights

  • Pursue the certificate independently or make progress toward a degree: You can apply course credits from your certificate toward a USM bachelor’s degree.
  • Take advantage of a flexible schedule in our blended program which includes a mix of in-person and online courses.
  • Gain an introduction to the importance of addressing the intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions of health.
  • Choose from a wide range of courses, including homeopathy, mind-body stress reduction, reproductive health, healing and spirituality, botanical therapies, and more.
  • Explore complementary healing modalities; benefits and challenges of alternative therapies; and activities, attitudes, and choices that lead to whole and integrated health over a lifetime.
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Program requirements

Coursework in this program examines foundational principles of holism; basic philosophies, diagnostic techniques, and healing methods in complementary medicine; benefits and challenges of alternative therapies; and activities, attitudes, and choices that lead to whole and integrated health.

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Dedicated faculty

Our engaged and committed faculty provide the foundations of a holistic approach to health and examine the healing techniques offered in a variety of complementary healing modalities.

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