My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Mission & Description
This two year program is designed to prepare students to begin practice in an area of holistic/integrative 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 holistic centers, wellness facilities, integrative 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 prepares students to take state and national certification exams with a focus on areas of aromatherapy, coaching, reflexology, yoga, or energy/body work and/or join highly-rated state and nationally accredited professional membership affiliations. However, new national trends suggest that students complete a significant portion hands-on coursework in order to garner greater potential for increased employment opportunities and successful transfer status in this emerging hands-on, person-oriented professional healthcare field and thus, this degree is not recommended for completion exclusively online.
Graduates of this degree may also transfer to advanced educational institutions for other integrated health-related degrees. Currently, this degree program is transferable to Metropolitan State University of Denver to be applied towards the Bachelor of Science in Integrative Healthcare and Southern New Hampshire University for a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. Possible transfers to other university programs and specialty schools are also in process; so please check with the Program Director for more details and updates.
All courses in this degree must be completed with a "C" or better to graduate.
AAS Degree Holistic Health Professional
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 the Program Director before registering for courses in this program of study. Upon doing so, students are strongly encouraged to begin with HHP 120 (Introduction to Integrative Health) during their first semester for enhanced success in the Holistic Health program and this emerging field.
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Holistic Health AAS Degree & Certificates
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| HHP 120 | Introduction to Integrative Health | 2 |
| ENG- GEN | English:___________ | 3 |
| MAT- GEN | Mathematics:___________ | 3-4 |
| GEN- ELC | General Education Elective: __________ | 3 |
| IHP- MST | IHP or MST Elective: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-15 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| HHP 252 | Holistic Health Keystone | 3 |
| HWE- HHP | HWE 100 or HHP 240:___________ | 3 |
| SCI- GEN | Science:___________ | 4-5 |
| GEN- ELC | General Education Elective: __________ | 3 |
| IHP- MST | IHP or MST Elective: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| HHP 261 | Ethics in Holistic Therapies | 2 |
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| COM- GEN | Communication:___________ | 3 |
| GEN- ELC | General Education Elective: __________ | 3 |
| IHP- MST | IHP or MST Elective: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Semester credits may vary depending on other semester courses selected. You should take between 60 and 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.
| HHP 263 | Creating a Holistic Business Practice | 2 |
| HHP 289 | Capstone | 2 |
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| GEN- ELC | General Education Elective: __________ | 3 |
| IHP- MST | IHP or MST Elective: __________ | 3 |
| HHP- MS1 | HHP or MST Elective: __________ | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |