Holistic Health - Associate of Applied Science Degree
This two year program is designed to prepare students to begin practice in an area of holistic health, including practitioners in aromatherapy, yoga teaching, massage, reflexology, Reiki, wellness coaching, etc. Graduates will be aligned to set up their own practices in a stand-alone facility, or work alongside other practitioners in the holistic and medical fields, including wellness facilities, clinics, and hospitals. Graduates are qualified for employment in various levels of entrepreneurship or independent and corporate wellness as well as health care offices or organizations. It will prepare students to take state and national certification exams with a focus on areas of aromatherapy, reflexology, yoga, or energy/body work and/or join highly-rated state and nationally accredited professional affiliations.
Requirements
Assessment testing is required of all students. Students who place into CCR 093 (or above), MAT 050 (or above) may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a faculty member before registering for courses in this program of study. Upon doing so, students are strongly encouraged to begin with HHP 100 (Complimentary Healing Methods) as an exploratory class about the Holistic Health field.
This degree program will be transferable to Metropolitan State University of Denver to be applied towards the Bachelor of Science in Integrative Healthcare and/or a Wellness Coaching minor at their institution. Possible transfers to other university programs are in process, so please check with the Program Director for more details.
All courses in this degree must be completed with a "C" or above to graduate.
Required General Education Courses
| ANT 101 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| CHE 101 | Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab | 5 |
| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| HWE 100 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| HPR 208 | Medical Terminology For Health Professionals | 2 |
| MAT 135 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| or | |
| PSY 235 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| Any GT-HI History Course | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39 |
Arts & Humanities elective (3) must be selected from the Approved General Education Electives List for the AAS degree.
Required Courses
| HHP 100 | Complementary Healing Methods | 1 |
| HHP 107 | Managing Life's Stresses | 1 |
| HHP 229 | Wellness Coaching | 1 |
| HHP 252 | Holistic Health Keystone | 3 |
| HHP 263 | Creating a Holistic Business Practice | 2 |
| HHP 289 | Capstone | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Required Elective Courses
Electives should be based upon professional interest; students are strongly advised to consult with a HHP program advisor before selecting elective courses.
| Select an additional 11 credit hours of HHP, HWE or MST courses | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Gainful Employment Disclosure Information
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